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The Second Shepherds' Play

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Written byThe Wakefield Master
Date premieredUnknown (possibly c. 1500)
SeriesWakefield Mystery Plays
GenresMystery Play
CharactersChrist-child
Gyb
Mak
Gill
Angel
Mary
Coll
Daw
Setting Bethlehem
1st century
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Date of Upd.
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About The Second Shepherds' Play


The Second Shepherds' Play is a famous medieval mystery play which is contained in the manuscript HM1, the unique manuscript of the Wakefield Cycle. These plays are also referred to as the Towneley Plays, on account of the manuscript residing at Towneley Hall.

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