PASSION PLAY

Australian fans of the TV show “Xena” have formed a club and are performing shows based on the series. “In recent weeks, they’ve perfected costumes and choreography for a production of ‘Bittersuite,’ a musical revival of a favourite Xena episode by the same name. In weekly practices, they clank plastic swords, march in unison and sing such lyrics as, ‘Forgive those who harm you, do good to those you hate.’ ” No word yet on whether Cameron Mackintosh has optioned the rights. – The Age (Melbourne)