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Derby Tup Folk Play 2013-2014

25 Apr 14 - 11:16 AM (#3622258)
Subject: Derby Tup Folk Play 2013-2014
From: GUEST,Ruairidh Greig

It was flourishing in the Chesterfield area of North-East Derbyshire in the 1970s, but has the "Old Tup" play survived into the twenty-first century? I'd be interested to know of any recent performances.


25 Apr 14 - 11:25 AM (#3622265)
Subject: RE: Derby Tup Folk Play 2013-2014
From: IanC

Handsworth Sword Dancers do it on Boxing Day in Handsworth. I think there are other groups who do it in and around Sheffield.

:-)


25 Apr 14 - 05:54 PM (#3622332)
Subject: RE: Derby Tup Folk Play 2013-2014
From: GUEST,Ruairidh Greig

Thanks Ian. Glad to hear someone in the area is still performing it.