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Folk Plays Morris sides are largely responsible for the survival of folk plays called 'Mummers Plays'. These are usually performed around Christmas time and feature a host of characters including Father Christmas, St. George, Turkish Knight, Doctor, etc. The plays are rich in symbolism but also comedy and are great fun to watch. |
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Mummers Plays of England
~ Wessex ~
In Comes I
NOW AVAILABLE
Special Offer: £7.50 UK
£9.99 International Orders Old Father Christmas ... St. George ... the Doctor ... Disguise ... Death ... Resurrection.... can only mean you have discovered 'mummers' plays of England!
'In Comes I' takes an informative look at the exciting 'mumming' tradition with interviews and asides from Frome Valley Mummers and others. Look out for some terrific revived plays of morris dancers: Frome Valley Morris, Wessex Morris Men, Babylon and the Dartington Morris Men to the almost unbroken traditions of the Paperboys of Marshfield in Gloucestershire and the rustic charm of the play from Symondsbury in Dorset. Entertaining and insightful with a hint of magic and mystery.
You'll want to pick up a sword and take on a knight or two!
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 Features plays from: Marshfield, Symondsbury,Frome Valley Morris, Babylon, Wessex Morris Men and Dartington Morris Men. Interviews.
Over 90 minutes of mumming action! Double disc set. |
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