A Pilgrim''s Guide to Oberammergau and its Passion Play

A vital help for your Passion Play Oberammergau 2020 visit, this handy guide enables you to make the most of your time during your stay. It includes the historical background, traditions, and development of the Passion Play from 1634 to its relevance today, the organization and administration of the Play, and its impact on the village and the area. It looks behind the scenes to the wardrobe rooms and props, the stage, the history of the building, and the recent renovations and alterations. Meet the creative team behind the play and the leading actors. A synopsis of the play, including the sequence of the acts and scenes with the Old Testament Tableaux, is described. Suggestions on what to see in the village and the surrounding area include many of the places holidaymakers will visit en route to or from Oberammergau. The new expanded edition includes more of the Romantic Road, Munich, and the Austrian Tyrol. See more