England
Hampshire
Yateley Mummers (Yateley Village Mummers) [Website]
Category:
Folk Play-acting Sub-Group
Home Town:
Yateley, Grid Ref.: SU8161, Lat.& Long.: 51.3462, -0.8297
Description:
The Mummers perform Boxing Day, New Year's Day, 12th Night, St. George's day and Trafalgar Day. Yateley MM dance in the Cotswold tradition.
Established:
1975
Performances:
Forthcoming: None registered
Past events: 2002 (1), 2003 (4), 2004 (3), 2005 (2), 2006 (1), 2009 (1), 2010 (2), 2011 (1), 2018 (1)
Media Links:
3 links to Photo(s)
Contact:
Mike Musgrove, Publicity Officer (mikewvmusgrove@hotmail.com)
Part of:
Yateley Morris Men
Notes:
Text based on that performed in early 1900s at Bramshill House. Modern add-libs sneak into the text.Text also adapted to include Dragon for St.George's day (April)and various captains & Bonaparte for Trafalgar Day in October.
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Herefordshire
Foxwhelp Morris
Category:
Dancers who perform Plays
Home Town:
Moccas, Grid Ref.: SO3542, Lat.& Long.: 52.0744, -2.9366
Description:
[None provided]
Performances:
Forthcoming: None registered
Past events: 2004 (1), 2005 (1)
Media Links:
[None registered]
Contact:
John Edgecombe (broadsworde@btinternet.com), Phone: 01544 340780
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Leominster Morris [Website]
Category:
Dancers who perform Plays
Home Town:
Leominster, Grid Ref.: SO4959, Lat.& Long.: 52.2310, -2.7395
Description:
Original side died out c.1914. We dance mainly Welsh Border Morris, but some Cotswold as well in Summer months. Chief play event is The Wassail on Twelfth Night, which we revived in Jan 1984. Wear our interpretation of 'cheap print jackets' from notes by E.C.Cawte describing the original kit.
Established:
1983
Performances:
Forthcoming: None registered
Past events: 2004 (1), 2005 (2), 2006 (2), 2007 (1)
Media Links:
1 link to Photo(s)
Contact:
Thony Handy (thonyhandy@hotmail.co.uk), Phone: 01432 842717
Notes:
Revival of traditional Lerominster side, performing dances and ritual from the local tradition, often referencing 'The Folklore of Herefordshire' by E.M. Leather (1912)
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Hertfordshire
Ashwell Mummers
Category:
Folk Play-only Group
Home Town:
Ashwell, Grid Ref.: TL2639, Lat.& Long.: 52.0390, -0.1555
Description:
A village group, performing mummers plays in and around Ashwell, Hertfordshire. Most of us live in the village and our main performance is the Christmas Play on the 2nd or 3rd Friday in January. We perform in all three pubs, the old people's residence and private houses as requested. We occasionally perform plays at other times of the year, such as Easter, and for special events in the village.
Established:
2002
Performances:
Forthcoming: None registered
Past events: 2002 (2), 2003 (3), 2004 (3), 2005 (2), 2006 (1), 2009 (1), 2010 (1), 2011 (1), 2012 (1), 2013 (1), 2014 (1), 2015 (1), 2016 (1), 2018 (1), 2022 (1), 2023 (1)
Media Links:
[None registered]
Contact:
Ian Chandler (ian.v.chandler@gmail.com), Phone: 01462 743091
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Croxley Green Mummers [Website]
Category:
Folk Play-only Group
Home Town:
Croxley Green, Grid Ref.: TQ0795, Lat.& Long.: 51.6475, -0.4461
Description:
Revived by a group of friends in 1995. Written in 1920s by local headmaster for school play from traditional manuscripts, mostly from Cornwall then performed until mid 1950s by mostly the same boys later adults.
Established:
1995
Performances:
Forthcoming: None registered
Past events: 2001 (1), 2002 (1), 2003 (1), 2004 (1), 2005 (1), 2008 (1), 2009 (1), 2010 (1), 2011 (1), 2012 (1), 2013 (1), 2014 (1), 2015 (1), 2016 (2), 2017 (2), 2018 (1), 2019 (1), 2020 (1), 2021 (1), 2022 (1), 2023 (1)
Media Links:
1 link to Photo(s), 1 link to Web page
Contact:
Chris Hillier (hilli01@globalnet.co.uk), Phone: 07719619934 (Mob.)
Notes:
Money raised goes to local Hospice. Performances on Sunday before Christmas.
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English Miscellany [Website]
Category:
Folk Play-only Group
Home Town:
Harpenden, Grid Ref.: TL1314, Lat.& Long.: 51.8171, -0.3532
Description:
[None provided]
Performances:
Forthcoming: None registered
Past events: 2003 (1)
Media Links:
[None registered]
Notes:
Folk Display Club
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Hoddesdon Crownsmen
Category:
Sword Dance Group
Home Town:
Hoddesdon, Grid Ref.: TL3709, Lat.& Long.: 51.7668, -0.0072
Description:
[None provided]
Established:
1971
Performances:
Forthcoming: None registered
Past events: 2005 (1), 2006 (1), 2014 (1), 2015 (1)
Media Links:
[None registered]
Contact:
Thomas Bending (thomasbending@hotmail.com), Phone: 020 7736 1104
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Lea Valley Mummers
Category:
Folk Play-only Group
Home Town:
Hoddesdon, Grid Ref.: TL3709, Lat.& Long.: 51.7668, -0.0072
Description:
[None provided]
Performances:
Forthcoming: None registered
Past events: 2003 (2), 2004 (1)
Media Links:
[None registered]
Contact:
Stephen Rolt (rsteverolt@aol.com), Phone: 01920 822464
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St. Alban's Mummers [Website]
Category:
Folk Play-only Group
Home Town:
St. Albans, Grid Ref.: TL1407, Lat.& Long.: 51.7540, -0.3410
Description:
St Alban's Mummers perform their play of St George and the Dragon each Boxing Day in St Albans. Details of venues, etc, are on the website
Established:
1966
Performances:
Forthcoming: None registered
Past events: 2001 (1), 2002 (1), 2003 (1), 2004 (1), 2006 (1), 2008 (1), 2009 (1), 2010 (1), 2011 (1), 2012 (1), 2013 (1), 2014 (1), 2016 (1), 2017 (1), 2018 (1), 2020 (1), 2023 (1)
Media Links:
1 link to Photo(s), 8 links to Video
Contact:
Trevor Adams, Secretary (secretary@stalbansmummers.org.uk)
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The Common Mummers [Website]
Category:
Dancers who perform Plays
Home Town:
Harpenden, Grid Ref.: TL1314, Lat.& Long.: 51.8171, -0.3532
Description:
Hertfordshire Folk Dance Artists that perform Mumming dramas.
Performances:
Forthcoming: None registered
Media Links:
[None registered]
Contacts:
Norman Dobbing (normanlizd@gmail.com), Phone: 7733360773
Address: 3 Barrens Brae
Liz Dobbing (normanlizd@gmail.com), Phone: 7733360773
Address: 3 Barrens Brae
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Woodside Mummers [Website]
Category:
Folk Play-acting Sub-Group
Home Town:
Watford, Grid Ref.: TQ1097, Lat.& Long.: 51.6649, -0.4021
Description:
Woodside's play is based on the Croxley version, but heavily modified. The Woodside Mummers perform on Boxing Day as part of Woodside's Yule celebration.
Established:
1974
Performances:
Forthcoming: None registered
Past events: 2004 (1)
Media Links:
[None registered]
Contact:
David Dunham (david.dunham@woodsidemorrismen.com), Phone: 01923 336007
Address: 98, Cassiobury Drive, WATFORD, WD17 3AQ
Part of:
Woodside Morris Men
Notes:
Woodside's play is a mix of tradition and modern mayhem. Please contact us If you are interested in either taking part or coming along to watch.
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Isle of Wight
Mr Baker's Dozen [Website]
Category:
Dancers who perform Plays
Home Town:
Niton, Grid Ref.: SZ5076, Lat.& Long.: 50.5855, -1.2866
Description:
[None provided]
Performances:
Forthcoming: None registered
Past events: 2005 (1)
Media Links:
[None registered]
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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: 2002 (1), 2003 (1), 2004 (1), 2005 (1), 2009 (1), 2010 (2), 2013 (1)
Media Links:
1 link to Photo(s)
Contact:
John Hills (hills636@btinternet.com), Phone: 01732 762224
Part of:
Elsie's Band
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Darent Valley Champions [Website]
Category:
Folk Play-acting Sub-Group
Home Town:
Wrotham, Grid Ref.: TQ6059, Lat.& Long.: 51.3114, 0.3031
Description:
The Darent Valley Champions perform the traditional Mumming Plays collected in the Darent Valley area of North Kent. They were formed to perform the Darent Valley plays in their home villages.
Established:
1973
Performances:
Forthcoming: None registered
Past events: 2003 (2), 2004 (2), 2005 (2), 2008 (3), 2009 (2), 2010 (2), 2013 (2), 2014 (2), 2016 (1), 2018 (1), 2021 (1)
Media Links:
[None registered]
Contact:
Tony Tomlin (dvc@hartleymorrismen.org.uk), Phone: 01622 685960
Address: 39 College Road, Maidstone, Kent ME15 6SX
Part of:
Hartley Morris Men
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Deal Hoodeners [Website]
Category:
Other Performing Group
Home Town:
Deal, Grid Ref.: TR3752, Lat.& Long.: 51.2223, 1.3999
Description:
A group of musicians and a horse who play traditional English music around the streets of Deal collecting money for local charities.
Established:
1997
Performances:
Forthcoming: None registered
Past events: 2009 (5), 2010 (5)
Media Links:
[None registered]
Contact:
horse@dealhoodeners.org.uk
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Hartley Morris Men [Website]
Category:
Dancers who perform Plays
Home Town:
Wrotham, Grid Ref.: TQ6059, Lat.& Long.: 51.3114, 0.3031
Description:
The play performed was collected from Firle in Sussex and is performed traditionally on Boxing Day.
Established:
1952
Performances:
Forthcoming: None registered
Past events: 2003 (1), 2004 (2), 2005 (2), 2008 (1), 2009 (2), 2010 (1), 2012 (2), 2013 (2), 2014 (3), 2015 (1), 2016 (2), 2018 (1), 2021 (1)
Media Links:
[None registered]
Contact:
Tony Tomlin (play@hartleymorris.org), Phone: 01622 685960
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Mummers of Boyden Gate
Category:
Folk Play-only Group
Home Town:
Boyden Gate, Grid Ref.: TR2165, Lat.& Long.: 51.3448, 1.1809
Description:
[None provided]
Performances:
Forthcoming: None registered
Past events: 2005 (4), 2006 (1), 2013 (3), 2014 (2)
Media Links:
[None registered]
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Rabble Folk Theatre [Website]
Category:
Folk Play-only Group
Home Town:
Charing, Grid Ref.: TQ9549, Lat.& Long.: 51.2107, 0.7993
Description:
[None provided]
Performances:
Forthcoming: None registered
Past events: 2002 (1), 2003 (3), 2004 (2), 2005 (1), 2006 (1), 2008 (1), 2009 (2), 2010 (5), 2011 (1), 2013 (1), 2014 (1)
Media Links:
[None registered]
Contact:
Gail Duff, Phone: 01622 858460
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Ravensbourne Mummers & Sword Dancers [Website]
Category:
Folk Play-acting Sub-Group
Home Town:
Keston, Grid Ref.: TQ4164, Lat.& Long.: 51.3614, 0.0327
Description:
[None provided]
Performances:
Forthcoming: None registered
Past events: 2003 (4), 2004 (4), 2006 (2), 2008 (2), 2009 (2), 2010 (2), 2011 (1), 2013 (2), 2014 (2), 2015 (3), 2016 (2)
Media Links:
[None registered]
Contact:
Aidan Hardy (bagman@ravensbourne.org)
Part of:
Ravensbourne Morris Men
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Sandgate Hoodeners
Category:
Folk Play-only Group
Home Town:
Sandgate, Grid Ref.: TR2035, Lat.& Long.: 51.0759, 1.1482
Description:
[None provided]
Performances:
Forthcoming: None registered
Past events: 2002 (2), 2003 (5), 2004 (1)
Media Links:
[None registered]
Contact:
Doug Quinney (dougquinney@ntlworld.com), Phone: 01303 275258 or 07813 827516
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