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Past Folk Play Performances - Massachusetts
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Massachusetts, USA
| Date | Group | Time | Venue | Contact |
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That Long Tall Sword | 21:30 | Greenfield, Greenfield Contra Dance
[Play and Sword dance] |
Steve Howe |
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That Long Tall Sword | 18:30 | Concord, Musketaquid Winter Solstice
[Abbots, Play and Sword dance] |
Steve Howe |
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That Long Tall Sword | 21:30 | Amherst, Unitarian Universalist Church
[Abbots, Play and Sword dance] |
Steve Howe |
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That Long Tall Sword | 19:00 | Northfield, Private Hogmanay party
[Play and Sword dance] |
Steve Howe |
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That Long Tall Sword | 19:00 | South Amherst, First Saturday English Country Dance, Munson Library
[Abbots, Play and Sword dance?] |
Steve Howe |
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That Long Tall Sword | - | Amherst area tour
[Abbots, Play and Sword with Greenwich Men of New York, NY] |
Steve Howe |
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That Long Tall Sword | 20:30 | Northampton, Stag King's Masque Imbolc Ball
[Abbots, Play and Sword dance] |
Steve Howe |
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Welcome, Yule | 20:00 | South Deerfield
[A Midwinter Celebration - including mummers' play] |
Alan McArdle 413-665-3206 |
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Welcome, Yule | 20:00 | South Deerfield
[A Midwinter Celebration - including mummers' play] |
Alan McArdle 413-665-3206 |
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Nowell Sing We Clear | 15:00 | Babson Park, Babson College
[We perform the Kentucky Mummers Play.] |
Tony Barrand (802) 254-88684 |
| Welcome, Yule | 14:00 | South Deerfield
[A Midwinter Celebration - including mummers' play] |
Alan McArdle 413-665-3206 |
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Revels Inc. | 20:00 | Cambridge, Sanders Theatre, Harvard University
[The Christmas Revels include a Mummers' play & Morris dancing.] |
Sue Ladr (617) 972-8300 x32 (USA) |
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Revels Inc. | 15:00 | Cambridge, Sanders Theatre, Harvard University
[The Christmas Revels include a Mummers' play & Morris dancing.] |
Sue Ladr (617) 972-8300 x32 (USA) |
| - | - | 20:00 | Cambridge, Sanders Theatre, Harvard University | - |
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Revels Inc. | 13:00 | Cambridge, Sanders Theatre, Harvard University
[The Christmas Revels include a Mummers' play & Morris dancing.] |
Sue Ladr (617) 972-8300 x32 (USA) |
| - | - | 17:00 | Cambridge, Sanders Theatre, Harvard University | - |
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Revels Inc. | 19:30 | Cambridge, Sanders Theatre, Harvard University
[The Christmas Revels include a Mummers' play & Morris dancing.] |
Sue Ladr (617) 972-8300 x32 (USA) |
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Revels Inc. | 20:00 | Cambridge, Sanders Theatre, Harvard University
[The Christmas Revels include a Mummers' play & Morris dancing.] |
Sue Ladr (617) 972-8300 x32 (USA) |
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Revels Inc. | 15:00 | Cambridge, Sanders Theatre, Harvard University
[The Christmas Revels include a Mummers' play & Morris dancing.] |
Sue Ladr (617) 972-8300 x32 (USA) |
| - | - | 20:00 | Cambridge, Sanders Theatre, Harvard University | - |
| That Long Tall Sword | - | Northampton, Historic Northampton | Steve Howe 413-586-7602 |
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Revels Inc. | 13:00 | Cambridge, Sanders Theatre, Harvard University
[The Christmas Revels include a Mummers' play & Morris dancing.] |
Sue Ladr (617) 972-8300 x32 (USA) |
| - | - | 17:00 | Cambridge, Sanders Theatre, Harvard University | - |
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Revels Inc. | 19:30 | Cambridge, Sanders Theatre, Harvard University
[The Christmas Revels include a Mummers' play & Morris dancing.] |
Sue Ladr (617) 972-8300 x32 (USA) |
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Revels Inc. | 19:30 | Cambridge, Sanders Theatre, Harvard University
[The Christmas Revels include a Mummers' play & Morris dancing.] |
Sue Ladr (617) 972-8300 x32 (USA) |
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Revels Inc. | 15:00 | Cambridge, Sanders Theatre, Harvard University
[The Christmas Revels include a Mummers' play & Morris dancing.] |
Sue Ladr (617) 972-8300 x32 (USA) |
| - | - | 20:00 | Cambridge, Sanders Theatre, Harvard University | - |
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Revels Inc. | 15:00 | Cambridge, Sanders Theatre, Harvard University
[The Christmas Revels include a Mummers' play & Morris dancing.] |
Sue Ladr (617) 972-8300 x32 (USA) |
| - | - | 20:00 | Cambridge, Sanders Theatre, Harvard University | - |
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Revels Inc. | 13:00 | Cambridge, Sanders Theatre, Harvard University
[The Christmas Revels include a Mummers' play & Morris dancing.] |
Sue Ladr (617) 972-8300 x32 (USA) |
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That Long Tall Sword | - | Amherst
[Local Tour] |
Steve Howe 413-586-7602 |
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Paper Bag Mummers | - | Somerville
[Hallowe'en Somerville Soulcaking with RTFM Antimorris. This year based on the play from Comberbach, Cheshire, England] |
Lynn E.Noel 978-985-2707 |
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That Long Tall Sword | 19:00 | Hadley, First Congregational Church | Steve Howe 413-586-7602 |
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That Long Tall Sword | - | Northampton | Steve Howe 413-586-7602 |
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Revels Inc. | 20:00 | Cambridge, Christmas Revels at Sanders Theatre, Harvard University
[There are 6 more performances of The Christmas Revels (Dec. 27-30). See www.revels.org for dates and times. Galoshins, a Scottish guisers' play, will be a part of our Christmas Revels production this year. The version by Paddy Swanson, Revels artistic director, is closely based on the Cumnock and Peebles Galoshins plays.] |
alan cassp 617 972 8300 x22 |
| That Long Tall Sword | 21:45 | Greenfield, Greenfield Contra Dance | Steve Howe 413-586-7602 |
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| Welcome Yule: A Midwinter Celebration | 19:30 | South Deerfield, Frontier Regional School
[This is a mixture of seasonal songs, dancing of various kinds (morris and Abbotts Bromley included), stories, and a Mummers Play. We have a cast of about 50 people, fully costumed and with a stage set. The mummers play is written by a cast member and centers on the turning of the seasons with traditional characters.] |
Jinny Mason 665-3206 |
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Revels Inc. | 13:00 | Cambridge, Christmas Revels at Sanders Theatre, Harvard University
[There are 6 more performances of The Christmas Revels (Dec. 27-30). See www.revels.org for dates and times. Galoshins, a Scottish guisers' play, will be a part of our Christmas Revels production this year. The version by Paddy Swanson, Revels artistic director, is closely based on the Cumnock and Peebles Galoshins plays.] |
alan cassp 617 972 8300 x22 |
| - | - | 17:00 | Cambridge, Christmas Revels at Sanders Theatre, Harvard University | - |
| Welcome Yule: A Midwinter Celebration | 19:30 | South Deerfield, Frontier Regional School
[This is a mixture of seasonal songs, dancing of various kinds (morris and Abbotts Bromley included), stories, and a Mummers Play. We have a cast of about 50 people, fully costumed and with a stage set. The mummers play is written by a cast member and centers on the turning of the seasons with traditional characters.] |
Jinny Mason 665-3206 |
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Welcome Yule: A Midwinter Celebration | 19:30 | South Deerfield, Frontier Regional School
[This is a mixture of seasonal songs, dancing of various kinds (morris and Abbotts Bromley included), stories, and a Mummers Play. We have a cast of about 50 people, fully costumed and with a stage set. The mummers play is written by a cast member and centers on the turning of the seasons with traditional characters.] |
Jinny Mason 665-3206 |
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Revels Inc. | 19:30 | Cambridge, Christmas Revels at Sanders Theatre, Harvard University
[There are 6 more performances of The Christmas Revels (Dec. 27-30). See www.revels.org for dates and times. Galoshins, a Scottish guisers' play, will be a part of our Christmas Revels production this year. The version by Paddy Swanson, Revels artistic director, is closely based on the Cumnock and Peebles Galoshins plays.] |
alan cassp 617 972 8300 x22 |
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Revels Inc. | 20:00 | Cambridge, Christmas Revels at Sanders Theatre, Harvard University
[There are 6 more performances of The Christmas Revels (Dec. 27-30). See www.revels.org for dates and times. Galoshins, a Scottish guisers' play, will be a part of our Christmas Revels production this year. The version by Paddy Swanson, Revels artistic director, is closely based on the Cumnock and Peebles Galoshins plays.] |
alan cassp 617 972 8300 x22 |
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Revels Inc. | 15:00 | Cambridge, Christmas Revels at Sanders Theatre, Harvard University
[There are 6 more performances of The Christmas Revels (Dec. 27-30). See www.revels.org for dates and times. Galoshins, a Scottish guisers' play, will be a part of our Christmas Revels production this year. The version by Paddy Swanson, Revels artistic director, is closely based on the Cumnock and Peebles Galoshins plays.] |
alan cassp 617 972 8300 x22 |
| - | - | 20:00 | Cambridge, Christmas Revels at Sanders Theatre, Harvard University | - |
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Revels Inc. | 13:00 | Cambridge, Christmas Revels at Sanders Theatre, Harvard University
[There are 6 more performances of The Christmas Revels (Dec. 27-30). See www.revels.org for dates and times. Galoshins, a Scottish guisers' play, will be a part of our Christmas Revels production this year. The version by Paddy Swanson, Revels artistic director, is closely based on the Cumnock and Peebles Galoshins plays.] |
alan cassp 617 972 8300 x22 |
| - | - | 17:00 | Cambridge, Christmas Revels at Sanders Theatre, Harvard University
[There are 6 more performances of The Christmas Revels (Dec. 27-30). See www.revels.org for dates and times. Galoshins, a Scottish guisers' play, will be a part of our Christmas Revels production this year. The version by Paddy Swanson, Revels artistic director, is closely based on the Cumnock and Peebles Galoshins plays.] |
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| That Long Tall Sword | 16:00 | Amherst, Amherst UU Solstice Performance | Steve Howe 413-586-7602 |
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Revels Inc. | 19:30 | Cambridge, Christmas Revels at Sanders Theatre, Harvard University
[There are 6 more performances of The Christmas Revels (Dec. 27-30). See www.revels.org for dates and times. Galoshins, a Scottish guisers' play, will be a part of our Christmas Revels production this year. The version by Paddy Swanson, Revels artistic director, is closely based on the Cumnock and Peebles Galoshins plays.] |
alan cassp 617 972 8300 x22 |
[View This Day Only] |
Revels Inc. | 19:30 | Cambridge, Christmas Revels at Sanders Theatre, Harvard University
[There are 6 more performances of The Christmas Revels (Dec. 27-30). See www.revels.org for dates and times. Galoshins, a Scottish guisers' play, will be a part of our Christmas Revels production this year. The version by Paddy Swanson, Revels artistic director, is closely based on the Cumnock and Peebles Galoshins plays.] |
alan cassp 617 972 8300 x22 |
[View This Day Only] |
Revels Inc. | 20:00 | Cambridge, Christmas Revels at Sanders Theatre, Harvard University
[There are 6 more performances of The Christmas Revels (Dec. 27-30). See www.revels.org for dates and times. Galoshins, a Scottish guisers' play, will be a part of our Christmas Revels production this year. The version by Paddy Swanson, Revels artistic director, is closely based on the Cumnock and Peebles Galoshins plays.] |
alan cassp 617 972 8300 x22 |
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Paper Bag Mummers | - | Canton, Irish Cultural Centre
[12th Night Ceilidh and Seisiun] |
Lynn E.Noel 978-985-2707 |
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That Long Tall Sword | 21:00 | Northampton, Stag King Ball | Steve Howe 413-586-7602 |
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Paper Bag Mummers | - | Cambridge, First Parish UU
[Spring Sing for the Vernal Equinox] |
Lynn Noel 978-985-2707 |
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Paper Bag Mummers | 14:00 | Cambridge, First Parish UU
[Samhain Revel. The Paper Bag Mummers are an impromptu improvisational troupe that meet only to perform, never to rehearse! Our Hallowe'en street tour was such a success last year we have added a Saturday performance at a local church. Hallowe'en is THE time for street mumming in the US--audiences completely "get" the foolery and send us to trick-or-treat their neighbors!] |
Lynn Noel 978-985-2707 |
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Paper Bag Mummers | - | Somerville, Somerville Growing Center
[Antimorris at Somerville Growing Center. The Paper Bag Mummers are an impromptu improvisational troupe that meet only to perform, never to rehearse! Our Hallowe'en street tour was such a success last year we have added a Saturday performance at a local church. Hallowe'en is THE time for street mumming in the US--audiences completely "get" the foolery and send us to trick-or-treat their neighbors!] |
Lynn Noel 978-985-2707 |
| - | - | 18:00 | Somerville, Oxford Street
[2nd Annual Oxford Street Souling.] |
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Welcome Yule | 19:30 | South Deerfield, Frontier Regional Scool, 113 N. Main Street
[A fight between the symbols of the old world and the new, the old plays and the new. The main characters die and are revived with the hlep of some Appalachian clogging and Santa Claus.] |
Alan McArdle 413-665-3206 |
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Welcome Yule | 19:30 | South Deerfield, Frontier Regional Scool, 113 N. Main Street
[A fight between the symbols of the old world and the new, the old plays and the new. The main characters die and are revived with the hlep of some Appalachian clogging and Santa Claus.] |
Alan McArdle 413-665-3206 |
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Welcome Yule | 14:00 | South Deerfield, Frontier Regional Scool, 113 N. Main Street
[A fight between the symbols of the old world and the new, the old plays and the new. The main characters die and are revived with the hlep of some Appalachian clogging and Santa Claus.] |
Alan McArdle 413-665-3206 |
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Paper Bag Mummers | - | Arlington
[Lynn's Waldo Wassail] |
Lynn Noel 978-985-2707 |
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Welcome Yule | 20:00 | Turners Falls, Shea Theater
[A modern play based on the ancient characters of the Oak King and the Holly King in their perpetual round. Robin Hood is also in the play and some other characters too.] |
Alan McArdle (USA) 413-665-3206 |
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Welcome Yule | 20:00 | Turners Falls, Shea Theater
[A modern play based on the ancient characters of the Oak King and the Holly King in their perpetual round. Robin Hood is also in the play and some other characters too.] |
Alan McArdle (USA) 413-665-3206 |
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Welcome Yule | 14:00 | Turners Falls, Shea Theater
[A modern play based on the ancient characters of the Oak King and the Holly King in their perpetual round. Robin Hood is also in the play and some other characters too.] |
Alan McArdle (USA) 413-665-3206 |
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Revels Inc. | 19:30 | Cambridge, Sanders Theatre, Harvard University
[Saint George and the Dragon Mummers Play. Part of the 35th annual Christmas Revels, in celebration of the winter solstice.] |
Alan Casso (617) 972-8300 x22 |
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Revels Inc. | 15:00 | Cambridge, Sanders Theatre, Harvard University
[Saint George and the Dragon Mummers Play. Part of the 35th annual Christmas Revels, in celebration of the winter solstice.] |
Alan Casso (617) 972-8300 x22 |
| - | - | 19:30 | Cambridge, Sanders Theatre, Harvard University | - |
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Revels Inc. | 13:00 | Cambridge, Sanders Theatre, Harvard University
[Saint George and the Dragon Mummers Play. Part of the 35th annual Christmas Revels, in celebration of the winter solstice.] |
Alan Casso (617) 972-8300 x22 |
| - | - | 17:00 | Cambridge, Sanders Theatre, Harvard University | - |
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Revels Inc. | 19:30 | Cambridge, Sanders Theatre, Harvard University
[Saint George and the Dragon Mummers Play. Part of the 35th annual Christmas Revels, in celebration of the winter solstice.] |
Alan Casso (617) 972-8300 x22 |
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Revels Inc. | 19:30 | Cambridge, Sanders Theatre, Harvard University
[Saint George and the Dragon Mummers Play. Part of the 35th annual Christmas Revels, in celebration of the winter solstice.] |
Alan Casso (617) 972-8300 x22 |
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Revels Inc. | 15:00 | Cambridge, Sanders Theatre, Harvard University
[Saint George and the Dragon Mummers Play. Part of the 35th annual Christmas Revels, in celebration of the winter solstice.] |
Alan Casso (617) 972-8300 x22 |
| - | - | 19:30 | Cambridge, Sanders Theatre, Harvard University | - |
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Revels Inc. | 19:30 | Cambridge, Sanders Theatre, Harvard University
[Saint George and the Dragon Mummers Play. Part of the 35th annual Christmas Revels, in celebration of the winter solstice.] |
Alan Casso (617) 972-8300 x22 |
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Revels Inc. | 19:30 | Cambridge, Sanders Theatre, Harvard University
[Saint George and the Dragon Mummers Play. Part of the 35th annual Christmas Revels, in celebration of the winter solstice.] |
Alan Casso (617) 972-8300 x22 |
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Revels Inc. | 15:00 | Cambridge, Sanders Theatre, Harvard University
[Saint George and the Dragon Mummers Play. Part of the 35th annual Christmas Revels, in celebration of the winter solstice.] |
Alan Casso (617) 972-8300 x22 |
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Revels Inc. | 15:00 | Cambridge, Sanders Theatre, Harvard University
[Saint George and the Dragon. Part of the 35th annual Christmas Revels, in celebration of the winter solstice.] |
Alan Casso (617) 972-8300 x22 |
| - | - | 19:30 | Cambridge, Sanders Theatre, Harvard University | - |
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Revels Inc. | 15:00 | Cambridge, Sanders Theatre, Harvard University
[Saint George and the Dragon. Part of the 35th annual Christmas Revels, in celebration of the winter solstice.] |
Alan Casso (617) 972-8300 x22 |
| - | - | 19:30 | Cambridge, Sanders Theatre, Harvard University | - |
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Paper Bag Mummers | 15:00 | Boston, FSSGB Pub Carol Sing, Jamaica Plain
[For details, see http://paperbagmummers.pbwiki.com/FSSGB%20Pub%20Carol%20Sing%202006] |
Lynn Noel 978-985-2707 |
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