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The Wakeman Mummers’ Musicians

July 5 @ 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Founded in 1986 – the year of Ripon’s 1100th Charter Anniversary, The Wakeman Mummers are proud to continue the ancient tradition of “mumming”.  This year we once again welcome the Mummers’ musicians, playing some of the folk music which accompanies their performances at other times of the year.

Mumming plays are a type of drama which was historically performed by local men (rather than professional actors) at specific times of the year such as Boxing Day, Easter, or Halloween. In the 18th and 19th centuries mumming plays were part of a wider number of cadging activities. They were performed on the street, in pubs, and in people’s homes, in return for money, food and drink. Modern mumming groups today often make up their own plays which can incorporate references to local and national politics and important issues such as global warming.

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Date:
July 5
Time:
2:00 pm - 2:30 pm
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Organizer

Ripon Theatre Festival

Venue

Cathedral Forecourt
Minster Road
Ripon, HG4 1QT United Kingdom
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