: The narrative follows two major events from the Old Testament Book of Daniel :
: After the fall of Babylon, Daniel is cast into a den of lions by King Darius due to the treachery of envious counselors but is miraculously saved by his faith. Vanden Plas - Ludus Danielis - The Play of Daniel
: The famous "writing on the wall" (Mene, Mene, Tekel, Upharsin) where Daniel interprets a divine message predicting the fall of the Babylonian empire. : The narrative follows two major events from
The production transforms the ancient liturgical drama into a contemporary progressive metal performance while retaining the original Latin libretto and its core biblical themes. (The Play of Daniel) is a unique theatrical
(The Play of Daniel) is a unique theatrical collaboration by the German progressive metal band Vanden Plas , first performed in 2008. It is a modern metal opera adaptation of a 12th-century medieval mystery play originally composed by the youth of Beauvais Cathedral in northern France. Core Concept and Narrative
: The original play was created around 1140–1230 to celebrate the Feast of Fools or the Birth of Christ .
: The play concludes with Daniel's prophecy of a coming Savior (Christ) and an angelic announcement. Musical and Performance Style