Wakefield Cycle

The Wakefield Cycle is a traditional form of medieval mystery plays performed in Wakefield, England. These plays dramatize biblical stories, especially from the Old and New Testaments, to educate and entertain audiences. The cycle consists of a series of short plays that cover significant events like Creation, Adam and Eve, the Flood, and the life of Jesus. Typically performed during the 14th and 15th centuries, the plays were often staged outdoors and involved community participation, making religious stories accessible and memorable for people of all classes.