The Wintershall Players relive The Life of Christ - in pictures

Actors of the Wintershall Players relax after performing a rehearsal of The Life of Christ on the Wintershall Estate Photograph: Oli Scarff/Getty Images

Last minute adjustments are made to one costume as the wise men look towards their destination Photograph: Oli Scarff/Getty Images

Some of the cast wait off stage for their cue to perform Photograph: Oli Scarff/Getty Images

John the Baptist baptises Jesus, which marked the start of His public ministry Photograph: Oli Scarff/Getty Images

Actor James Burke-Dunsmore, playing Jesus, greets followers during rehearsals for the play Photograph: Oli Scarff/Getty Images

The Wintershall Estate, in the heart of the Surrey countryside, is privately owned and comprises park land and a farm Photograph: Oli Scarff/Getty Images

Cast members not included in the current scene watch their colleagues perform a rehearsal Photograph: Oli Scarff/Getty Images

Jesus breaks bread at the Last Supper as the apostles, all bar one, look on Photograph: Oli Scarff/Getty Images

An angel gets some direction for an imminent scene Photograph: Oli Scarff/Getty Images

Peter and Ann Hutley have lived at Wintershall for nearly 50 years and under their stewardship, the estate has expanded into a haven for wildlife, mature woodland and farmland. As well as The Life of Christ, it is also the home of theatrical productions including The Acts of the Apostles and The Wintershall Nativity play which Peter Hutley writes Photograph: Oli Scarff/Getty Images

Burke-Dunsmore played Jesus during a Passion production on Good Friday at Trafalgar Square. He has been playing Jesus Christ for 16 years starring in 57 separate productions Photograph: Oli Scarff/Getty Images

The crucifixion scene is prepared as Roman soldiers hoist Burke-Dunsmore to the cross Photograph: Oli Scarff/Getty Images