Eastwood & Kimberley Advertiser (1993b)
Source:
Anon. (Auth.)
Spreading the Christmas message [School performance of St. George Play in Underwood, Notts.]
Eastwood & Kimberley Advertiser,
31st Dec.1993, Vol.94, No.5205, p.10c-f
Report of performances of "A Medieval Christmas" by Underwood Church of
England School in Underwood Church. Among the scenes, "Erewash Class performed
the mummers' play 'St George'..." There is a photo of this scene captioned
"Swords crossed brave warriors do battle in the story of St George." This
shows nine characters. In the foreground, with swords crossed, are St. George
and his adversary with a sword and crescent shield [Turkish Knight?]. Other
recognisable characters are a Dragon, the Doctor and someone dressed as an
Egyptian Pharaoh [King of Egypt?]. Another character is dressed as a
medieval lady
Index Terms:
| Locations: |
Underwood, Notts. (SK4750)
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| Years: |
Perf. 1993
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| Subjects: |
Mummers' Play; "St George"; Photo; St. George; Dragon; Doctor; Play
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| People: |
Underwood Church of England School (Perf.)
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| Archives: |
TDRG Archive, Ref. TD00539
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Last Updated Jan 1994 by Peter Millington.
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