Changes

'''Mummers: groups of men who perform ritual plays in England and Ireland.'''

'''Mummers: groups of men who perform ritual plays in England and Ireland.'''

Mentioned in the works of Shakespeare, the plays are usually performed at around the time of significant dates e.g Spring Equinox and Winter Solstice, and always involve the death and magical resurrection of one or more of the characters. The symbolism of the dates and the magical resurrection point to the plays being the remnants of pre Christian religious practices and in spite of them often being performed on St Stephens day there are many Christians who view them with alarm.

Mentioned in the works of Shakespeare, the plays are usually performed at around the time of significant dates e.g Spring Equinox and Winter Solstice, and always involve the death and magical resurrection of one or more of the characters. The symbolism of the dates and the magical resurrection point to the plays being the remnants of pre Christian religious practices and in spite of them often being performed on St Stephens day there are many Christians who view them with alarm.

Betsy Bub – a male/female character who introduces the play and claims to be the mother of the protagonists.

Betsy Bub – a male/female character who introduces the play and claims to be the mother of the protagonists.

St George – the hero.

St George – the hero.

The Turkish Knight – the villain

 

The Turkish Knight – the villain.

 

The Doctor – his magic revives the dead character.

The Doctor – his magic revives the dead character.

Big Head and Little Wits – a fool.

Big Head and Little Wits – a fool.