"The Waggon Plays are a unique theatrical celebration and attract support locally and nationally. The organisers of the Waggon Plays have always understood the important contribution education work makes in allowing young people to access the plays."

Jill Cooper, Drama Co-ordinator, Education Dept, City of York Council

The Hosiers Play of Moses and Pharaoh

All Saints' RC School present Moses and Pharaoh, for the Company of Merchant Taylors

Performed by
All Saints' RC School

God continues his work amongst his people. Appearing to Moses in the form of a burning bush, God inspires Moses to lead the Israelites out of captivity at the hands of the cruel Pharaoh.

The play of Moses and Pharaoh - click here to view a larger image of this waggon play

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All Saints' RC School

The school serves the Catholic Community of York and a wide area around the city with pupils travelling from many neighbouring towns. It was founded in 1985, replacing Bar Convent Grammar School, St George's School and St Margaret Clitherow's.

In order to complete his task however, Moses must overcome his own self doubt as well as the might of Pharaoh's army and natural obstacles that stand in his path. God reveals his power however and demonstrates that he will never abandon his people or his creation.

The Company of Merchant Taylors

All those involved in the clothing trade were required to be a member of the Company. The "Ordinances de Taillours" of 1386 includes Taylors, Cissors, Drapers, Clothiers, Clothmakers, Hosiers, Vestmentmakers, Embroiderers, Sowers, Milliners, Chapmen, Mantuamakers and others. These were amalgamated into the present Company, which in 1662 received a Royal Charter from King Charles II. The regulatory role of the Company lasted until 1835 when the Municipal Corporations Act removed the Guild control of trade.

Today there are few tailors within the City or the Company and membership by necessity has been widened to incorporate many trades and professions in and around the City. The principal role of the Company today is to maintain the fabric of the Merchant Taylors' Hall, which is much used for meetings, weddings and other social events. The Company also supports local causes, which range from prizes awarded to fashion and tailoring students at York College, to practical support for local people suffering disability or hardship.


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The Creation of the World Noah and the Flood Moses and Pharaoh The Angels and Shepherds The Baptism of Christ The Woman taken in Adultery and The Raising of Lazarus The Conspiracy against Jesus The Death of Christ The Incredulity of Thomas The Last Judgement "The Waggon Plays are a unique theatrical celebration and attract support locally and nationally. The organisers of the Waggon Plays have always understood the important contribution education work makes in allowing young people to access the plays." Jill Cooper, Drama Co-ordinator, Education Dept, City of York Council	The Hosiers Play of Moses and Pharaoh
		Performed by All Saints' RC School God continues his work amongst his people. Appearing to Moses in the form of a burning bush, God inspires Moses to lead the Israelites out of captivity at the hands of the cruel Pharaoh.	View a larger image of this scene All Saints' RC School The school serves the Catholic Community of York and a wide area around the city with pupils travelling from many neighbouring towns. It was founded in 1985, replacing Bar Convent Grammar School, St George's School and St Margaret Clitherow's.
	In order to complete his task however, Moses must overcome his own self doubt as well as the might of Pharaoh's army and natural obstacles that stand in his path. God reveals his power however and demonstrates that he will never abandon his people or his creation.
	The Company of Merchant Taylors All those involved in the clothing trade were required to be a member of the Company. The "Ordinances de Taillours" of 1386 includes Taylors, Cissors, Drapers, Clothiers, Clothmakers, Hosiers, Vestmentmakers, Embroiderers, Sowers, Milliners, Chapmen, Mantuamakers and others. These were amalgamated into the present Company, which in 1662 received a Royal Charter from King Charles II. The regulatory role of the Company lasted until 1835 when the Municipal Corporations Act removed the Guild control of trade.
	Today there are few tailors within the City or the Company and membership by necessity has been widened to incorporate many trades and professions in and around the City. The principal role of the Company today is to maintain the fabric of the Merchant Taylors' Hall, which is much used for meetings, weddings and other social events. The Company also supports local causes, which range from prizes awarded to fashion and tailoring students at York College, to practical support for local people suffering disability or hardship.

The Hosiers Play of Moses and Pharaoh

Performed by All Saints' RC School

All Saints' RC School

The Company of Merchant Taylors

Performed by
All Saints' RC School