mystery play

American  

noun

1. a medieval dramatic form based on a Biblical story, usually dealing with the life, death, and resurrection of Christ.

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mystery play British  

noun

1. (in the Middle Ages) a type of drama based on the life of Christ Compare miracle play

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Etymology

Origin of mystery play

First recorded in 1850–55

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mystery play

Sometimes “The Woman in the Window” seems like a freshly warped version of an old mystery play, with its repeated entrances and exits on a single stage.

From New York Times ● Feb. 23, 2018

But right on the money, somehow, is a medieval mystery play accompanied by a motley assembly of early-form lutes, flutes and bagpipes.

From Washington Post ● Dec. 6, 2016

The town of Langley, on Whidbey Island, celebrates its centennial with a townwide, two-day interactive and improvisational mystery play.

From Seattle Times ● Feb. 13, 2013

In its own way, it's a great medieval mystery play.

From The Guardian ● Aug. 15, 2011

And then, Alan Hawke joyously realized how easily the light-headed world can be fooled to the top of its bent by the hollow trick of a bit of mystery play.

From A Fascinating Traitor An Anglo-Indian Story by Savage, Richard