England
Cheshire
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:
 09-Nov-2024
1. - -
Antrobus Arms, Warrington Rd, Antrobus, Cheshire, CW9 6JD, England - Meeting point
2. - 18:30
High Bird Shooting, Willington Corner, Utkinton, Cheshire, CW6 0NB
3. - 20:00
Stanley Arms, Old Rd, Anderton, Cheshire, CW9 6AG
4. - 20:45
Spinner and Bergamot, The Avenue, Comberbach, Cheshire, CW9 6AY
5. - 21:30
George and Dragon, High St, Great Budworth, Cheshire, CW9 6HF
6. - 22:15
Antrobus Arms, Warrington Rd, Antrobus, Cheshire, CW9 6JD
Notes:
Times are fluid. If you are following the gang from pub to pub, please ensure that the locals can see the play.
08-Nov-2024
1. - -
Antrobus Arms, Warrington Rd, Antrobus, Cheshire, CW9 6JD, England - Meeting point
2. - 19:30
Salt Barge Inn, Ollershaw Lane, Marston, Cheshire, CW9 6ES
3. - 20:15
Thorn Inn, Grappenhall Lane, Appleton Thorn, Cheshire, WA4 4QX
4. - 21:00
Parish Club, Dudlow Green Rd, Appleton, Cheshire, WA4 5EQ
5. - 21:45
Birch and Bottle, Northwich Rd, Higher Whitley, Cheshire, WA4 4PH - Chang Noi Thai Restaurant
Notes:
Timings are fluid. If you are following the gang from pub to pub, please ensure that the locals can see the play.
07-Nov-2024
1. - -
Antrobus Arms, Warrington Rd, Antrobus, Cheshire, CW9 6JD, England - Meeting point
2. - 19:30
Walton Arms, 148 Old Chester Road, Higher Walton, Cheshire, WA4 6GT
3. - 20:15
Pickering Arms, 1 Bell Lane, Thelwall, Cheshire, WA4 2SU
4. - 21:00
Bulls Head, The Cross, Lymm, Cheshire, WA13 0HU
5. - 21:45
Spread Eagle Hotel, Eagle Brow, Lymm, Cheshire, WA13 0AG
Notes:
Timings are fluid. If you are following the gang from pub to pub, please ensure that the locals can see the play.
02-Nov-2024
1. - -
Antrobus Arms, Warrington Rd, Antrobus, Cheshire, CW9 6JD, England - Meeting point
2. - 19:30
Hanging Gate, Sandy Lane, Weaverham, Cheshire, CW8 3HG
3. - 20:15
Cat and Lion, Tarporley Rd, Stretton, Cheshire, WA4 5BG
4. - 21:00
Hatton Arms, Hatton Lane, Hatton, Cheshire, WA4 4DB
5. - 21:45
Stag, Chester Rd, Lower Walton, Cheshire, WA4 6EG
6. - 22:30
Bulls Head, 465 London Rd, Davenham, Cheshire, CW9 8NA
Notes:
Timings are fluid. If you are following the gang from pub to pub, please ensure that the locals can see the play.
01-Nov-2024
1. - -
Antrobus Arms, Warrington Rd, Antrobus, Cheshire, CW9 6JD, England - Meeting point
2. - 19:30
The Partridge, Tarpoley Rd, Stretton, Cheshire, WA4 4LX
3. - 20:15
Cock O' Budworth, Warrington Rd, Great Budworth, Cheshire, CW9 6HB - Northwich Folk Club
4. - 21:00
Red Lion, Park Lane, Pickmere, Cheshire, WA16 0JX
5. - 21:45
Royal British Legion Club, Firth Fields, Davenham, Cheshire, CW9 8JB - Folk Club
6. - 22:30
Bulls Head, 465 London Rd, Davenham, Cheshire, CW9 8NA
Notes:
Timings are fluid. If you are following the gang from pub to pub, please ensure that the locals can see the play.
31-Oct-2024
1. - 19:30
Antrobus Arms, Warrington Rd, Antrobus, Cheshire, CW9 6JD, England - Outside, subject to weather
2. - 20:15
Leigh Arms, Warrington Rd, Little Leigh, Cheshire, CW8 4QT
3. - 21:00
Hazel Pear Inn, Hilltop Rd, Acton Bridge, Cheshire, CW8 3RA
4. - 21:45
Wheatsheaf Inn, High St, Weaverham, Cheshire, CW8 3EX
Notes:
Timings are fluid. If you are following the gang from pub to pub, please ensure that the locals can see the play.
Other past years: 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:
1. Antrobus Soulcakers 2008 - Validated link
Master Mummers - Photo(s)
[4 images], Celia Kemp, 01-Nov-2008
2. Outside the Holly Bush, Little Leigh, Cheshire, England, 1st November 2004 - Validated link
Folk Play Research - Photo(s)
[1 image], Duncan Broomhead, 01-Nov-2004
3. Outside the Holly Bush, Little Leigh, 31st October 2002 - Validated link
Folk Play Research - Photo(s)
[3 images], Duncan Broomhead, 31-Oct-2002
4. Antrobus Soul-Cakers 2000 - Validated link
Folk Play Research - Photo(s)
[1 image], Duncan Broomhead, 2000
Contact:
Ian McCormack (wimccormack@btinternet.com)
Notes:
The Antrobus Gang are thought to have had performances continuously dating back hundreds of years.
Update: Directory entry / Performances
/ Media Links
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