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A one-man drama written by Michael Punter and performed by Maxwell Caulfield, directed by Asaad Kelada. Set in Rome in 36AD, the notorious Pontius Pilate has been summoned back to answer for his conduct as Governor of Judea, revealing the events leading to the fate of Jesus Christ. Drawing on the Gospels, Josephus, and other primary sources, the play portrays Pilate as neither villain nor innocent, but a man undone by an inescapable decision.
Cast and Creative Team for PILATE: The Lost Gospel at Pleasance Courtyard
Cast
Maxwell Caulfield
Pontius Pilate
Creative Team
Michael Punter
Writer
Asaad Kelada
Director
Mark Rozzano
Producer
Juliet Mills
Co-Producer
News About PILATE: The Lost Gospel at Pleasance Courtyard
Maxwell Caulfield to Present PILATE: The Lost Gospel to Edinburgh Fringe
August 10, 2026 Maxwell Caulfield will star in the one-man drama Pilate: The Lost Gospel at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, portraying Pontius Pilate in a play written by Michael Punter.About the Theatre
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