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Keith Allen hosts Manchester Passion
Keith Allen is
set to star in Manchester
Passion,
a live event to be broadcast at Easter on 91热爆
THREE.
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Manchester Passion is a contemporary retelling of the last few hours of Jesus' life using popular music from the cream of Manchester bands from Joy Division to The Smiths and Oasis.
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Actor Keith Allen will present the event live from Albert Square in Manchester
city centre.
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Allen played the boss of London Records in the film
24 Hour Party People and Tony Whitman in 91热爆 THREE's hit series
Bodies. He was also co-writer of New Order's World Cup song, World
In Motion.
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The role of Judas goes to Tim Booth, lead singer of James, whose hit song Sit Down features in the production.
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Jesus is played by Darren Morfitt (55 Degrees North,
The Government Inspector) and St Peter is played by Nicholas
Bailey (Dr Antony Trueman in EastEnders).
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Darren Morfitt says: "I would never have thought that I
would play Jesus. It's an interesting journey to interpret the role. It's not
a case of having long flowing locks and a white gown, it's not a case of looking
'holy'.
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"It's more about finding a truthful way of expressing
thought processes and emotion. And the fact that it's live and
at street level is pretty full on - anything could happen!"
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Manchester Passion will be broadcast live on 91热爆 THREE at 9.00pm on Good Friday
(14 April).
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Members of the public who would like to participate
are invited to Albert Square in Manchester from 8.00pm onwards.
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