The Mummers return to perform their traditional play at Arundel Museum

Mummers Play
Join us on the afternoon of 6th December at 4pm.

Members of the Sompting Tipteerers will be here, first give a talk about the story and history of the play - Mummers Plays date from the medieval period as a form of cadging play where farm workers dressed in masks and in appropriate attire would tour the local area performing, sometimes in the houses of the more wealthy folk in order to collect money or food. The performance begins with an introduction, usually by Father Christmas, and what follows is a jolly, anarchic and noisy performance featuring a hero combat with two combatants such as St. (or King) George, a turk, a soldier and various ruffians, including a quack doctor with novel methods. The play ends with a plea for money from the audience and a song or carol of some sort.

There is no ticket charge, but carry some coins for the collection and maybe for a glass of mulled wine to fortify yourself for the performance !  Donations to Arundel Museum are also welcome.