A faith-filled mother struggles with her belief in God as she watches the death of her son on the cross. Grief, rage, doubt and despair 

all combine in her battered heart as she endures the extraordinary pain of suffering, loss and separation.   

The Mother - Vicki Hackett

The Mother was Written and Directed by Paul Birch

Original Music by Patrick Burbridge 

Sound Design and Edited by Tom Smith   

Recorded by Tom Smith and Chloe Oldroyd

Producer Oliver Brown

Theme Music - ‘Hallelu’ by Nils Olav

With thanks to Erin Burbridge, Alfhere Rudas, and Rob Gooch.

The Passion was made and recorded at Friargate Theatre.

This episode contains material which some listeners may find distressing. 

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