Preston Passion crowds to line the streets

Crowds are expected to gather for a spectacular production of the Easter story in Preston city centre today.

The Passion was last staged in 2012 as part of the Guild, when thousands took part in a choreographed event at the bus station (pictured), watched by millions live on BBC One.

The 2012 Preston Passion performed at Preston bus stationplaceholder image
The 2012 Preston Passion performed at Preston bus station

The production will be revived with a new set of actors today, with a procession from Winckley Square to the Flag Market.

The theatre promenade will last one-and-a-half hours, with the entire performance supported by 140-strong Preston Concert Band led by musical director Graham Hickey.

It starts from Winckley Square at 11.30am.

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