England
Cheshire
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:
1. Stockport Pace Egg 2010 - Unverified link
flickr - Photo(s)
[9 images], Roger Jackson, 02-Apr-2010
2. Stockport Pace Eggers at the Queens Arms, Portwood, Stockport. Good Friday 2008 - Validated link
flickr - Photo(s)
[1 image], Roger Jackson, 21-Mar-2008
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:
1. Swettenham Souling Play 2007: Aview from inside the horse's head! - Validated link
YouTube - Video
[1min 59sec], Simon Whomsley, 03-Nov-2007
2. Swettenham Soulers at the Red Lion, Lower Withington, Cheshire, England, 29th October 2004 - Validated link
Folk Play Research - Photo(s)
[1 image], Duncan Broomhead, 29-Oct-2004
3. 1st November 2002 at a farm in Swettenham, the home of the late Mathew Hollinshead from whom the custom was collected, now the home of his daughter and her husband. - Validated link
Folk Play Research - Photo(s)
[3 images], Duncan Broomhead, 01-Nov-2002
4. Swettenham Soulers 2000 - Validated link
Folk Play Research - Photo(s)
[1 image], Duncan Broomhead, 2000
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. 23rd December 2002, The Pickering Arms, Thelwall, Cheshire, performing their 'Carrington Moss' play - Validated link
Folk Play Research - Photo(s)
[2 images], Duncan Broomhead, 23-Dec-2002
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:
1. Warburton Souling Play - Validated link
YouTube - Video
[6min 16sec], Christopher Hobson, Nov-2008
2. 9th November 2002, Saracens Head, Warburton, Cheshire, England - Validated link
Folk Play Research - Photo(s)
[3 images], Duncan Broomhead, 09-Nov-2002
3. Warburton Soulers 2000 - Validated link
Folk Play Research - Photo(s)
[1 image], Duncan Broomhead, 2000
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. St.Bees Mummers peforming on Christmas Eve 2001 at the Albert Hotel, St.Bees, Cumbria. England - Validated link
Folk Play Research - Photo(s)
[1 image], Douglas Sim, 24-Dec-2001
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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Longford Mummers [Website]
Category:
Folk Play-only Group
Home Town:
Longford, Grid Ref.: SK2137, Lat.& Long.: 52.9342, -1.6801
Description:
[None provided]
Performances:
Forthcoming: None registered
Past events: 2004 (2), 2005 (1), 2006 (1), 2009 (1)
Media Links:
1. The Longford Mummers, Derbyshire, England, performing in Longford on the 20th December 2003 - Validated link
Folk Play Research - Photo(s)
[2 images], 20-Dec-2003
Contact:
Brian Crosbie (bcrosbie@bcrosbie.fsnet.co.uk), Phone: 01332 694353
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Melbourne Mummers
Category:
Folk Play-only Group
Home Town:
Melbourne, Grid Ref.: SK3825, Lat.& Long.: 52.8207, -1.4332
Description:
[None provided]
Established:
2011
Performances:
Forthcoming: None registered
Past events: 2018 (1)
Media Links:
[None registered]
Contact:
Brian crosbie (b.crosbie@yahoo.co.uk)
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Parwich Guizers and Mummers (Brothm Mummers) [Website]
Category:
Folk Play-only Group
Home Town:
Parwich, Grid Ref.: SK1854, Lat.& Long.: 53.0874, -1.7252
Description:
Parwich Guizers and Mummers have been performing their ancient play for the last 25 years. This guizing play used to be performed in Biggin-by-Hartington in the 1930s and perhaps for many years before.
Performances:
Forthcoming: None registered
Past events: 2008 (1), 2009 (1)
Media Links:
1. The Parwich Guizers at Christmas 2008 - Validated link
YouTube - Video
[7min 18sec], 09-Dec-2008
2. Guizing: A local Christmas tradition unmasked! - Validated link
P&DLSC Newletter - News article
, Rob Francis, Dec-2001
Contact:
Rob Francis (rob-francis@virgin.net)
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Ripley Guisers (Ripley Morris) [Website]
Category:
Folk Play-acting Sub-Group
Home Town:
Ripley, Grid Ref.: SK4050, Lat.& Long.: 53.0499, -1.3958
Description:
We perform the Hammersmith Guisers Play, ( 5/6 characters, two songs) collected from Percy Cook, Hammersmith, Ripley, in 1983. Percy last performed the play in 1904. 40/50 performances every year since 1984, around Ripley, and in Nottinghamshire (Selston area). Strong local guiseing/bullguiseing tradition in mining area.12 local plays collected.
Established:
1983
Performances:
Forthcoming: None registered
Past events: 2001 (5), 2004 (3), 2005 (3), 2006 (1), 2009 (5), 2010 (5), 2011 (2), 2012 (5), 2013 (3), 2014 (3), 2015 (2), 2016 (2), 2017 (2), 2018 (2), 2019 (4), 2022 (3), 2023 (3)
Media Links:
1. Ripley Morris Facebook Page - Unverified link
Facebook - Photo(s)
[Various], Graham Clarke, 20-Sep-2010
2. Ripley Guisers performing on the 7th December 2001 in Ripley Derbyshire, England - Validated link
Folk Play Research - Photo(s)
[3 images], John Frearson, 07-Dec-2001
Contact:
Graham Clarke (greybags@aol.com), Phone: 01773603665
Address: 16 Oakland Crescent
Riddings
Part of:
Ripley Morris
Notes:
Fridays in December ,13/15 performances each night, in Ripley, Selston, Riddings, Swanwick, Somercotes, Codnor, Heage, Denby, Bullbridge, Crich. Collect for Ripley Hospital League of Friends. 1,444 performances of the play, £41,480 raised for Ripley Hospital League of Friends.
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Tidza Guisers
Category:
Folk Play-acting Sub-Group
Home Town:
Tideswell, Grid Ref.: SK1575, Lat.& Long.: 53.2768, -1.7759
Description:
Performs traditional Tideswell folklore - the Tidza Saw Y'Eds - and poems - The Drunken Butcher of Tideswell - in Wakes Week (week nearest 24th June) each year.
Performances:
Forthcoming: None registered
Past events: None registered
Media Links:
[None registered]
Contact:
Gerard Rogers (theatre@tideswell.net)
Part of:
Tideswell Theatre
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Winster Guisers [Website]
Category:
Folk Play-only Group
Home Town:
Winster, Grid Ref.: SK2460, Lat.& Long.: 53.1408, -1.6337
Description:
Traditional hero combat play similar to Soulcaking ( horse included) . Photo exists of team in Winster @1870.Current team have been performing since late 1970's.
Performances:
Forthcoming: None registered
Past events: 2002 (3), 2003 (4), 2004 (4), 2005 (4), 2006 (4), 2008 (4), 2009 (4), 2012 (4), 2014 (4), 2015 (4), 2016 (4), 2018 (4), 2019 (4), 2021 (2)
Media Links:
[None registered]
Contact:
Allan Stone (allanstone89@gmail.com), Phone: 01629-650158
Address: 1,Wyntor Avenue, Winster, Matlock.DE4 2DU
Notes:
Performance dates are given on the Winster website.
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Devon
Dartington Morris Men [Website]
Category:
Dancers who perform Plays
Home Town:
Dartington, Grid Ref.: SX7862, Lat.& Long.: 50.4491, -3.7115
Description:
[None provided]
Performances:
Forthcoming: None registered
Past events: 2003 (1), 2004 (2), 2005 (2), 2006 (1)
Media Links:
[None registered]
Contact:
Iain Davison (bagman@dartingtonmorrismen.org.uk), Phone: 01803 360990
Notes:
Morris Ring
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