The Walled City Passion production takes place on Derry's historic walls from Thursday April 2 to Saturday April 4. Performances occur at 12.30pm and 3.30pm each day. An all-local cast features Andrew Porter, Steven Bradley, James Lecky, Maeve Connolly and Francesca Kelly.

The open-air event starts at the Diocesan Centre on London Street. It proceeds through locations including St Columb’s Cathedral, St Augustine’s Church and First Derry Presbyterian Church on Upper Magazine Street.

This fifth year centres on Judas's story. Producer, writer and director Jonathan Burgess states that the production seeks to render an ancient narrative current for today's viewers. He notes that the two-thousand-year-old account involves enduring emotions.

Burgess adds that the yearly event examines the Easter narrative from varying angles. Last year it followed a Roman guard's perspective. He describes Judas as a person under Roman rule who faced fear, loyalty and outcomes.

Cast members have presented segments of the play at local schools. Students there examined the account and created different conclusions.

Organisers acknowledge support from the Department of Foreign Affairs. Tickets are sold via millenniumforum.co.uk. Volunteers can contact the team through facebook.com/walledcitypassion.