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The three day non-stop production started here, at Aberavon sefront at 1500 BST on Good Friday. A bearded Michael Sheen emerges from the sea at Aberavon beach to begin his epic 72 hour role as 'The 'Teacher' in the modern retelling of The Passion of Christ. Hundreds watched from the promenade and the beach as the first elements in the drama unfolded.

This open-air play with a cast of more than 1,000 local people, is a re-working of biblical passion plays, starring Hollywood actor Michael Sheen, who has returned to his home town to direct the National Theatre Wales project. It is not just set in the south Wales town, it also involves hundreds of its residents as well as numerous groups.

Passion plays developed to tell the story of the trial suffering and death of Jesus Christ.Michael Sheen, known for his portrayals of public figures such as Tony Blair and David Frost, has said he was inspired by the community spirit of the passion plays he watched at Margam Park as a youngster. Port Talbot-born David Rees Talbot, whose London-based acting career includes The Bill and Casualty, landed the role of Peter. He said rehearsals with Sheen included jogging on the beach and two hours' exercise to ensure the cast had the stamina for the three-day production.

Good Friday
The THE ARRIVAL Aberavon Seafront 1500 BST
THE ANNOUNCEMENT Civic Square 1900 BST

Saturday (day)
THE RETURN Llewellyn Street 1200-1700 BST
THE RISING Underpass 1200-1700 BST
THE RESISTANCE Aberafan Shopping Centre noon-5pm
(NOTE: all day events start at the shopping centre)

Saturday (evening)
THE LAST SUPPER Seaside Social Club 1930/2000 BST
THE GARDEN Abbeyville Court 2130 BST

Sunday
THE TRIAL Civic Square 1400 BST
THE PROCESSION From Station Road 1700
THE CROSS Aberavon Seafront 2000

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