The Manchester Passion is a passion play about the last hours of Jesus, retold using a backdrop of the contemporary music of Manchester, England. The event took place on the streets of Manchester, and aired live on BBC Three on Good Friday, 14 April 2006. The event was created by the same people who created Flashmob: The Opera; also aired on BBC Three.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Darren MorfittJesus of Nazareth | Jesus of Nazareth |
 Keith AllenPontius Pilate | Pontius Pilate |
 Tim BoothJudas | Judas |
 Nicholas BaileyPeter | Peter |
| DDenise JohnsonMary | Mary |
 Chris BissonBarabbas | Barabbas |
 Tony WilsonHimself | Himself |
 Mark 'Bez' BerryCriminal in van | Criminal in van |
 Ranvir SinghHerself | Herself |