The Symondsbury Mummers – Bridport Radio

The Symondsbury Mummers will be performing the oldest and most complete Mumming play in England at the Hare and Hounds, Waytown, Bridport, DT6 5LQ on Friday 8th December 2023 at 6.30pm.

What Are Mummers?

Mummers as they are known, were also a traditional part of every Christmas in Dorset. A group of mummers would go to various homes and public houses and in return for their performance would be given food and drink. The theme used by the mummers is usually that of the fight between St George and his foreign adversary, the King of Egypt. One actor usually takes the part of Father Christmas.

The Mummers, as remembered by Thomas Hardy for the Mummers' play in the 'Return of the Native' performed in Dorchester in 1920 by The Hardy players — The Mummers, as remembered by Thomas Hardy for the Mummers’ play in the ‘Return of the Native’ performed in Dorchester in 1920 by The Hardy players

[Main photo] Symondsbury Mummers in the 1950’s

What Are Mummers?

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