The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #127532   Message #2851697
Posted By: Geoff the Duck
27-Feb-10 - 02:21 PM
Thread Name: mummers in larkrise
Subject: RE: mummers in larkrise
Also in Yorkshire, Green Oak Morrismen's pet dragon Erick is allowed to perform in their mummers play.
There seems to be a national infestation of Wurms, good job we also appear to have a surfeit of beknighted heroes.

As for Lark Rise, yes they get all the details wrong, but at least they aren't poking a finger and laughing at the idea of something traditional. The musicians and singers are regarded as a key component of the village and the community come out to watch, listen and join in. Surely this is something for us to applaud. If all they get is complaining they may decide it isn't worth even mentioning.
If the result of the programme is even one person looking further into folklore, or another melodeon or banjo being played, I personally could forgive a host of inaccuracies on a long winter Sunday night...

Quack!
GtD.