Production still for "The Virgin: Miracles at Christmas". Margaret Cameron as Mary. Photographer: Jeff Busby

The Virgin: Miracles for Christmas

22 November 1979 – 15 December 1979 Playbox Theatre

Hoopla Theatre Foundation,

Theatre - Spoken Word

Devised by director Murray Copland, "The Virgin" was a compilation of English mediaeval mystery plays of the Chester, Wakefield and York cycles, from the Ludus Coventriae, and from the Coventry Shearmen and Tailors' Play, woven together to create a continuous narrative. Mary was played by Margaret Cameron, while the rest of the cast took on various roles.

Production still for "The Virgin: Miracles for Christmas". L-R: Bill Connolly, Peter Ford, Michael Duffield. Photographer: Jeff Busby

Production still for "The Virgin: Miracles at Christmas". Director Murray Copland (far right) talks through a scene with his actors. Photographer: Jeff Busby