Yeshu

Yeshu by Mark Penney

A powerful, multi-perspective drama that stages one of history's most enduring and divisive stories.In this daring theatrical work, the life, death, and legacy of Yeshu ha-Notzri - known as Jesus to Christians and ʿĪsā to Muslims - are explored through the lenses of the three Abrahamic faiths. From a Talmudic-style execution on the eve of Passover, to the familiar Gospel narrative of crucifixion and resurrection, to the Qur'anic account of divine rescue and ascension,

Yeshu presents these conflicting traditions with honesty, dignity, and unflinching respect.Structured in five acts with a prologue and epilogue, the play moves between ancient Jerusalem and a modern Western Wall dialogue, giving voice to Pilate, Caiaphas, the disciples, Pharisees, Miryam, ʿĪsā, and the rabbinic sages. Rather than forcing harmony, it holds the tension - letting each tradition speak in its own words.Written by a believer in Jesus's teachings who worked for years in Christian television, this is not a work of relativism but an act of courageous listening. It invites audiences of all backgrounds - Christian, Jewish, Muslim, and seeker - into a space of discomfort, reflection, and potential understanding.

Free for churches, theaters, schools, interfaith groups, and prisons to perform with proper credit.A provocative, deeply human drama about faith, division, and the wall that still stands between us.Perfect for readers, performers, and anyone wrestling with the enduring question: Who was Yeshu?