England
Cheshire
Alderley Mummers Play
Category:
Folk Play-acting Sub-Group
Home Town:
Macclesfield, Grid Ref.: SJ9173, Lat.& Long.: 53.2582, -2.1274
Description:
[None provided]
Performances:
Forthcoming: None registered
Past events: 2002 (3), 2003 (3), 2004 (3), 2005 (2), 2008 (2), 2009 (2), 2010 (2), 2015 (1), 2016 (2), 2017 (1), 2018 (2), 2019 (1)
Media Links:
3 links to Photo(s)
Contact:
Duncan Broomhead (adlingtonmorrismen@btopenworld.com), Phone: 01625 827988
Part of:
Adlington Morris Men
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Antrobus Soulcakers
Category:
Folk Play-only Group
Home Town:
Antrobus, Grid Ref.: SJ6479, Lat.& Long.: 53.3110, -2.5329
Description:
A traditional Cheshire Souling play performed on All Soul's Eve and the following 2 weekends. The Antrobus Gang are well established with continuity a distinguishing feature.
Performances:
Forthcoming: None registered
Past events: 2002 (7), 2003 (6), 2004 (5), 2005 (6), 2006 (6), 2007 (6), 2008 (6), 2009 (6), 2010 (6), 2011 (6), 2012 (6), 2013 (6), 2014 (6), 2015 (6), 2016 (6), 2017 (6), 2018 (6), 2019 (6), 2021 (6), 2023 (6)
Media Links:
4 links to Photo(s)
Contact:
Ian McCormack (wimccormack@btinternet.com)
Notes:
The Antrobus Gang are thought to have had performances continuously dating back hundreds of years.
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Comberbach Swilltub Mummers (Comberbach Soulcakers) [Website]
Category:
Folk Play-only Group
Home Town:
Comberbach, Grid Ref.: SJ6477, Lat.& Long.: 53.2930, -2.5326
Description:
We perform the village's Soulcaking Play and occasionally other mumming plays
Established:
1985
Performances:
Forthcoming: None registered
Past events: 2002 (6), 2003 (5), 2004 (6), 2005 (5), 2006 (6), 2007 (6), 2008 (5), 2009 (5), 2010 (5), 2011 (5), 2012 (5), 2013 (5), 2014 (4), 2015 (3), 2016 (3), 2017 (3), 2018 (3), 2019 (2)
Media Links:
3 links to Photo(s), 1 link to Video
Contact:
Phil Pugh (phil@goosegate.plus.com), Phone: 07799487927
Notes:
Reformed in 1985. Reformed side included one member of the gang that performed in the 1950's prior to stopping.
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God's Croft Beelzebubbers
Category:
Folk Play-acting Sub-Group
Home Town:
Willaston-in-Wirral, Grid Ref.: SJ3277, Lat.& Long.: 53.2899, -3.0127
Description:
[None provided]
Performances:
Forthcoming: None registered
Past events: 2005 (1), 2009 (1), 2010 (1)
Media Links:
[None registered]
Contact:
Anthony Foard (info@merseymorrismen.com), Phone: 0151 334 4566
Part of:
Mersey Morris Men
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Halton Soulers [Website]
Category:
Folk Play-acting Sub-Group
Home Town:
Halton, Grid Ref.: SJ5381, Lat.& Long.: 53.3344, -2.6983
Description:
Revival of the traditional Halton Souling Play
Established:
2000
Performances:
Forthcoming: None registered
Past events: 2002 (4), 2003 (4), 2004 (6), 2005 (3), 2006 (3), 2007 (2), 2008 (3), 2009 (3), 2010 (3), 2011 (3), 2012 (4), 2013 (3), 2014 (3), 2015 (4), 2016 (4), 2017 (3), 2018 (3), 2019 (3), 2020 (2), 2021 (1), 2023 (2)
Media Links:
4 links to Photo(s)
Contacts:
Alan Goodkin (lynandalan@gmx.com), Phone: 01925 740231
Dave Love (webmaster@earlofstamford.org.uk)
Part of:
Earl of Stamford Morris
Notes:
Revival based on script published in 1886
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Jones' Ale Soul Cakers
Category:
Folk Play-only Group
Home Town:
Chester, Grid Ref.: SJ4066, Lat.& Long.: 53.1920, -2.8907
Description:
[None provided]
Performances:
Forthcoming: None registered
Past events: 2002 (2), 2003 (1), 2004 (3), 2005 (6), 2006 (3), 2007 (2), 2008 (2), 2009 (3), 2010 (3), 2011 (2), 2012 (3), 2013 (3), 2014 (1), 2015 (1), 2016 (1), 2017 (1), 2018 (1), 2019 (1)
Media Links:
3 links to Photo(s)
Contact:
Tom Hughes, Phone: 01942 270392
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Mobberley Souling Play
Category:
Folk Play-acting Sub-Group
Home Town:
Mobberley, Grid Ref.: SJ7879, Lat.& Long.: 53.3117, -2.3227
Description:
[None provided]
Performances:
Forthcoming: None registered
Past events: 2002 (1)
Media Links:
2 links to Photo(s)
Contact:
Jim, Phone: 01925 601735
Part of:
Ringheye Morris of Mobberley
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Stockport Pace Eggers
Category:
Folk Play-only Group
Home Town:
Stockport, Grid Ref.: SJ8990, Lat.& Long.: 53.4109, -2.1580
Description:
[None provided]
Performances:
Forthcoming: None registered
Past events: 2001 (1), 2002 (1), 2003 (1), 2009 (1), 2010 (1)
Media Links:
2 links to Photo(s)
Contact:
Tony Lepp, Phone: 0161 456 4471
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Swettenham Soulers
Category:
Folk Play-only Group
Home Town:
Swettenham, Grid Ref.: SJ8067, Lat.& Long.: 53.2039, -2.2920
Description:
[None provided]
Performances:
Forthcoming: None registered
Past events: 2002 (1), 2003 (1), 2004 (1), 2005 (1), 2006 (1), 2007 (1), 2008 (1), 2009 (1)
Media Links:
3 links to Photo(s), 1 link to Video
Contact:
Roger Jackson (rjackson45@aol.com)
Part of:
Adlington Morris Men
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Thelwall Mummers [Website]
Category:
Folk Play-acting Sub-Group
Home Town:
Thelwall, Grid Ref.: SJ6487, Lat.& Long.: 53.3829, -2.5338
Description:
Performers of the Carrington Moss Mummers Play.
Performances:
Forthcoming: None registered
Past events: 2002 (2), 2003 (4), 2004 (4), 2006 (3), 2008 (3), 2009 (4), 2015 (2), 2016 (3), 2017 (3), 2018 (5), 2019 (3)
Media Links:
1 link to Photo(s)
Contact:
Kevin Farrell (kevofaz25@yahoo.co.uk), Phone: 07593968520
Part of:
Thelwall Morris Men
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Warburton Souling Play [Website]
Category:
Folk Play-only Group
Home Town:
Warburton, Grid Ref.: SJ7089, Lat.& Long.: 53.4015, -2.4588
Description:
The Warburton Souling Play is based at the Saracen's Head in Warburton, Cheshire. The play was revived in 1978 with the original last being performed in the 1930s. The revived play continues with the first performance being on the 1st November each year followed by a further four nights at the beginning of November.
Established:
1978
Performances:
Forthcoming: None registered
Past events: 2002 (5), 2003 (5), 2004 (5), 2005 (5), 2006 (6), 2007 (6), 2008 (5), 2009 (5), 2010 (6), 2011 (6), 2012 (6), 2013 (6), 2014 (6), 2015 (6), 2016 (6), 2017 (6), 2018 (6), 2019 (6), 2023 (4)
Media Links:
2 links to Photo(s), 1 link to Video
Contact:
Laurence Armstrong (laurence@larchfield.f9.co.uk), Phone: 0161 969 0215
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Cornwall
Trigg Morris Men [Website]
Category:
Dancers who perform Plays
Home Town:
Bodmin, Grid Ref.: SX0667, Lat.& Long.: 50.4747, -4.7274
Description:
[None provided]
Performances:
Forthcoming: None registered
Past events: 2002 (3), 2003 (1), 2004 (2), 2005 (5), 2008 (4), 2009 (5), 2010 (5), 2011 (1), 2013 (4), 2014 (5), 2015 (1)
Media Links:
[None registered]
Contacts:
Roger Hancock (triggbagman@hotmail.com), Phone: 01208 73907
Robert Chisman (triggertrotter1@aol.com), Phone: 01503 272437 or 0797 006 3922
Address: Robert's Pharmacy, The Coombes, Polperro, Cornwall, PL13 2RG
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Cumbria
Crook Morris [Website]
Category:
Dancers who perform Plays
Home Town:
Kendal, Grid Ref.: SD5192, Lat.& Long.: 54.3251, -2.7477
Description:
[None provided]
Established:
1981
Performances:
Forthcoming: None registered
Past events: 2014 (1), 2015 (1)
Media Links:
[None registered]
Contact:
Crook Morris Secretary (secretary@crookmorris.org.uk)
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Dalton Mediaval Festival Players
Category:
Special Festival Troupe
Home Town:
Dalton In Furness, Grid Ref.: SD2374, Lat.& Long.: 54.1604, -3.1717
Description:
[None provided]
Performances:
Forthcoming: None registered
Past events: 2005 (1)
Media Links:
[None registered]
Contact:
Fiona Tompson, Phone: 01229 464000
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Duddon Mummers
Category:
Other Performing Group
Home Town:
Ulpha, Lat.& Long.: 54.3317, -3.2334
Description:
[None provided]
Established:
2011
Performances:
Forthcoming: None registered
Past events: 2016 (1), 2018 (1)
Media Links:
[None registered]
Contact:
Paul Sandford, Organiser (paul@woodendhouse.co.uk), Phone: 01946723277 (Home)
Address: Woodend Barn, Ulpha, Broughton-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA20 6DY
Part of:
Music in Ulpha
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Furness Morris Men [Website]
Category:
Dancers who perform Plays
Home Town:
Barrow-in-Furness, Grid Ref.: SD2068, Lat.& Long.: 54.1061, -3.2161
Description:
[None provided]
Performances:
Forthcoming: None registered
Past events: 2001 (2), 2002 (2), 2003 (2), 2004 (2), 2005 (2), 2008 (1), 2009 (1), 2010 (1), 2013 (1), 2014 (1), 2017 (1), 2018 (1), 2019 (1), 2022 (1)
Media Links:
[None registered]
Contact:
John Metcalfe (johnmet10@yahoo.co.uk), Phone: 01229 467109 (Work) or 01229 584311 (Home)
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Solway Morris Mummers [Website]
Category:
Dancers who perform Plays
Home Town:
Wigton, Grid Ref.: NY2548, Lat.& Long.: 54.8257, -3.1598
Description:
Mumming on St George's Day and around that time.
Established:
2002
Performances:
Forthcoming: None registered
Past events: 2004 (1), 2005 (1), 2006 (1)
Media Links:
[None registered]
Contact:
Chris (bagman@solwaymorris.org.uk), Phone: 07720 647734
Notes:
Affiliated to the Morris Federation
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St. Bees Traditional Mummers [Website]
Category:
Folk Play-only Group
Home Town:
St. Bees, Grid Ref.: NX9711, Lat.& Long.: 54.4883, -3.5825
Description:
This local folk-play
Established:
1974
Performances:
Forthcoming: None registered
Past events: 2002 (1), 2003 (1), 2004 (1), 2005 (1), 2008 (1), 2009 (1), 2011 (1), 2012 (1), 2013 (1)
Media Links:
1 link to Photo(s)
Contact:
Doug Sim (doug.sim@btinternet.com), Phone: 01946 824898
Notes:
The version used is A Wilson's chapbook 1883-1901. The last performances in the original tradition were in Sandwith, adjacent to St Bees civil parish, but in the ecclessiastical parish, in the early 1920's.
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Derbyshire
Aunty Sylvia's Mammoth Mummers [Website]
Category:
Folk Play-acting Sub-Group
Home Town:
Derby, Grid Ref.: SK3536, Lat.& Long.: 52.9244, -1.4719
Description:
Began as a light-hearted attempt at a Mumming Play by Sylvia Needham as part of our Xmas Party Night. Now a firm favourite every year with most of our audience making up a cast of 'thousands'
Established:
2005
Performances:
Forthcoming: None registered
Past events: 2005 (1), 2009 (1)
Media Links:
[None registered]
Contact:
Paul Slater (baronhardup.stoneybrokecastle@ntlworld.com), Phone: 01332 573397
Part of:
Derby Heritage Traditional Music Club
Notes:
Performance for 2009 will be at the Old Derby Gaol on 17th December. All welcome.
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Glossop Guizers
Category:
Folk Play-acting Sub-Group
Home Town:
Glossop, Grid Ref.: SK0393, Lat.& Long.: 53.4380, -1.9473
Description:
[None provided]
Performances:
Forthcoming: None registered
Past events: 2003 (2)
Media Links:
[None registered]
Contact:
Robin Thornber (robin@glossop.co.uk), Phone: 01457 856492
Part of:
Glossop Mayfest
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