The Preston Passion

The Preston Passion

We are writing to warmly invite members of your church to become part of The Preston Passion, a special live broadcast for Good Friday and a unique collaboration between the BBC and the Preston Guild.

The programme is a contemporary and dramatic re-telling of the Passion story, featuring an exciting combination of live performance, music and innovative drama and will be broadcast live on BBC One on 6^th April from an outdoor location in the centre of Preston and will be part of the Preston Guild 2012 celebrations.

We are bringing together experienced and enthusiastic singers from across the North West to make up a massed four-part harmony choir.  This choir will play a pivotal role in the live event, singing hymns, spiritual songs and choral music.

If you would like to take part we ask that you are able to attend two choir rehearsals on dates tbc between 19 March and 1 April inclusive and a dress rehearsal on Thursday 5^th April (time tbc). Call times for the broadcast are still to be confirmed, but it's likely that you will be required throughout the morning of 6th April until lunchtime.

There are a limited number of places available for each part and singers will be chosen on levels of experience and to give a good representation of choirs in Preston and the North West.  The choir layout will be in SATB formation.

While we can’t guarantee that everyone will get a place we will be able to let you know by the beginning of March if you have been successful.

Choir directors can apply on behalf of their choir, or choir members can copy the application form and apply individually or in small groups.

Please complete the attached ticket application form and return as soon as possible and no later than Monday 13^th February to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by post to Lindsey Hammond, Preston Passion, BBC North, 1^st Floor, Dock House, MediaCityUK, Salford, M50 2LH.

Please note The Preston Passion also requires people who would be willing to take part as a Performer.

You will be one of 1000+ individuals performing movement which has been specially choreographed for this unique event. Commitment, enthusiasm and energy are more important than previous experience and skills.

For further details please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

We look forward to hearing from you and hopefully seeing you there.

Best wishes

Lindsey Hammond                                          Pamela Hossick

Researcher, BBC Religion & Ethics                Producer, BBC Religion & Ethics