The Passion of Mataró, in the last days of Jesus

The Passion Play of the Armats of Mataró is a reenactment that was once very popular in the Sala Cabanyes. In 1983, the Armats (members of the Armats group) revived the event, and for over 30 years now, the Passion Play has been performed in the Rector's Courtyard of Santa María. The reenactment depicts the final days of Jesus, from his triumphal entry into Jerusalem to his crucifixion on Calvary.

Over the years, the artwork has evolved: from the open spaces of the Capuchin convent and the Marist school, it moved to the imposing interior of the Basilica of Santa Maria. However, in recent editions, it has returned to its origins, reverting to an open-air format in a unique setting: the Rector's Garden and the Bell Ringer's Courtyard of the Basilica of Santa Maria.

The production offers two distinct experiences: a first, more intimate and immersive part, in which actors and audience share space and emotions; and a second, more traditional part, where the audience sits to intensely experience the central scenes of the Passion. This production combines tradition and accessibility, history and emotion, making each performance a unique experience for Mataró and for all who discover it.

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