What Howard says sounds about right. I don't know all the ins and outs of this issue and there's probably more than meets the eye. Nor do I know anything about Mr Fox. But as a principle, sides shouldn't turn up to perform unless invited. Padstow wouldn't like it. Bampton wouldn't like it. And as others have said, we have to beware of the Health and Safety police or else we will lose these events.

Tradsinger
(who intends going to Whittlesea - as a member of the public)