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Kent

Cowden Mummers [Website]

Category:

Folk Play-acting Sub-Group

Home Town:

Cowden Pound, Grid Ref.: TQ4640, Lat.& Long.: 51.1445, 0.0946

Description:

Our play is still based on the traditional formula of Father Christmas introducing the event then St.George battling, in turn, with a dragon, a Turkish knight and Beelzeebub all for to save the King of Egypt`s daughter (no character, just reference to her). Jolly Jack provides the music on concertina when required and the Doctor is also on hand to bring the fallen characters back to life, St George having triumphed. Father Christmas the brings the play to a close and we all sing the Mummers Play Song.

Performances:

Forthcoming: None registered

 

Past events:

 

GMap 19-Dec-2009

1. - 20:45

Queens Arms, Cowden Pound, Kent, TN8 5NP, England - Near Edenbridge

Notes:

This is the annual Mumming Play of St. George's travails against the traditional foes such as the Turkish Knight, Beelzeebub and a Dragon as he strives to save the King of Egypts daughter ably assisted and musically encouraged by Jolly Jack played by Will Duke and in attendance to perform his cures, the Doctor, of course.

 

Other past years: 2002 (1), 2003 (1), 2004 (1), 2005 (1), 2010 (2), 2013 (1)

Media Links:

1. Cowden Mummers (Elsie's Band plus friends) at the Queen's Arms, Cowden Pound, near Edenbridge, Kent, England, 18th Dec.2004 - Validated link
Folk Play Research - Photo(s) [2 images], J.Hills, 18-Dec-2004

Contact:

John Hills (hills636@btinternet.com), Phone: 01732 762224

Part of:

Elsie's Band

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