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Redcar Sword Dancers at Greatham 2009
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Redcar Sword Dancers performing the Greatham Sword Dance Play in the snow at the old hospital gates, Greatham, Durham, England, Boxing Day 2009. Photographer: Christine Pearce.
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"My master sent me here, some room to provide..."
1st Clown/Rantom Tom (Dave Clarke) starts the proceedings. In the background to the left can be seen the King (Brian Pearce), Mr Sparks (Mike Loftus) to his left and Mr Stout (Tim James) to his right. Mr Wild (Chris Davison), Squire's Son (Dominic Price) and Prince (Dan Iceton) are hidden. To the right are our musician (Moira Clarke) and Doctor (Kevin Hall)
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"Bold Hector, he is dead..."
2nd Clown/Bold Hector aka True Blue (Geoff Harrison) lies on the cold ground after having been dispatched by the dancers. Now is the time to lay the blame for this dirty act. Rantom Tom keeps a safe distance.
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"What is your fee, Doctor?"
The King, in black jacket, haggles with the Doctor (Kevin Hall) about his fee with some slight digressions into banker's bonuses and MP's expenses.
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The finale; the dancers make the lock.
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