Pace Egg plays are traditionally played with distinctive characters and are performed during Easter, typically in the north of England.
The Easter custom is inspired by the tradition of the medieval mystery plays which take the form of mock combat between the hero and villain, in which the hero is killed and brought back to life, often by an unqualified doctor.
9. Heptonstall Pace Egg 2026
The play moves down generations and as such it often changes every year and by location. Photo: Tony Johnson
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