The mummers' play : as performed in North Curry, Somersetshire

Publication Data

• Title The mummers' play : as performed in North Curry, Somersetshire
• Alternative Title Mummers' play : a midwinter ritual : as performed in North Curry, Somersetshire, on Boxing Day
• Contributor David Lawrence
• Publisher David Lawrence
• Publication date 2007
• Publication location North Curry
• Language English

Descriptive Notes

Includes CD of performance in pocket attached to p. 4 of cover.
"This being a midwinter tale of the battle between Saint George and the Black Knight, the death of St George and his miraculous rebirth. And this being a parable of the seasons' cycle and the eternal fight between summer and winter."

Topics

• Mumming :: England :: North Curry
• Winter :: Folklore
• Folklore :: England :: North Curry :: Drama
• North Curry (England) :: Social life and customs
• North Curry (England)

The mummers' play : as performed in North Curry, Somersetshire. ISBN 9780955671807. Published by David Lawrence in 2007. Publication and catalogue information, links to buy online and reader comments.