Desc: The Mysteries - based on the Chester Mystery Plays: Directed by Mark Dornford-May, Robin Lough. With Herman Hardick, Sandile Kamle, Pauline Malefane, Andries Mbali. A South African recreation of the Medieval religious Chester Mystery Plays. The Mysteries became an international hit in Australia, America, and sell-out run in the West End - to instant and universal acclaim.