Apr 17 2025 11 mins 1
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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