England
Northamptonshire
Moulton Mummers
Category:
Folk Play-acting Sub-Group
Home Town:
Moulton, Grid Ref.: SP7866, Lat.& Long.: 52.2906, -0.8489
Description:
The local play was performed by villagers up to the time of World War I. When revived in 1972 the text used was confirmed as close to the original by villagers who knew it. Particular phrases and amendments remembered were included in subsequent performances.
Established:
1972
Performances:
Forthcoming: None registered
Past events: 2002 (1), 2003 (1), 2004 (1), 2005 (1), 2006 (1), 2008 (1), 2009 (1), 2010 (4), 2011 (1), 2012 (1)
Media Links:
1. Moulton Mummers Play - Validated link
YouTube - Video
[10min 56sec], FiddlerNick, 23-Apr-2008
2. Moulton Mummers performing on Stocks Hill, Moulton, Northamptonshire, England, 27th Dec.2004 - Validated link
Folk Play Research - Photo(s)
[2 images], Mollie Care, 27-Dec-2004
3. Moulton Mummers performing on the 26th December 2003 on Stocks Hill, Moulton, Northamptonshire, England - Validated link
Folk Play Research - Photo(s)
[1 image], Mollie Care, 26-Dec-2003
Contact:
Barry Care (barrycare@tiscali.co.uk), Phone: 01604 646818
Address: 8 Chater Street, Moulton, Northampton, NN3 7UD
Part of:
Moulton Morris Men
Notes:
Characters: Presenter (man/woman), Little Jerry Doubt, Bold Slasher, St. George, Doctor, plus the following: Be-elzebub, Clown, and Johnny Jack.
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