DECEMBER 2024
Traditional Warwickshire Christmas Mumming Plays
During December Coventry Mummers will once again perform the traditional plays from four Warwickshire villages. All are most welcome to come along and support the revival of these ancient plays. If you would like to take part in these plays or would like to host a visit from the Mummers - as it was done long ago - then please contact any of the persons below.
Sunday 15th, Newbold on Avon Mummers Play
- 10:30am Pantolf Place, Newbold on Avon, CV21 1HR.
- 11:00am Newbold Road, Newbold on Avon, CV21 1EF.
- 11:35am St Botolph's Church, Newbold on Avon, CV21 1HH.
- 12:15am Manor House Close, Newbold on Avon, CV21 1HB.
- 1:00pm The Barley Mow, Main Street, Newbold on Avon, CV21 1HW.
Newbold on Avon, near Rugby, Warwickshire
Newbold on Avon is situated north of Rugby and the text for this play was published in 1899 in the journal of the folk lore society. Revived by the Coventry Mummers in 1976, the play has been performed every year since then at both private and public houses!
For further information contact Pete Willow on 07887 552896.
Thursday 26th, The Stoneleigh Mummers Play
- 10:30am Ashow, junction of Grove Lane and Rocky Lane CV8 2LE.
- 11:00am Ashow, Old Post Office, CV8 2LE.
- 11:30am Stoneleigh Close, CV8 3DE.
- 12:20pm Church Lane, CV8 3DN.
- 1:05pm Stoneleigh Village Club, CV8 3DH.
For further information contact Dick Dixon on 07831 890905 or email him here.
Stoneleigh village lies between Coventry and Leamington Spa on the B4109. The Stoneleigh Play was first published in 1926 by Mary Dormer Harris, a prominent local historian and former village resident. She collected the play from a man who played the part of the Doctor. Revived by the Coventry Mummers in 1975, this year marks the 50th year of its revival. During the 'lock down period', a private and socially distance play was performed in the church yard. Photographs can be viewed here
