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Folk Plays
Historical Background of the Mumming and associated Folk Plays
The Gwent Mumming Play based on a Chepstow Play published by Ivor Waters of Chepstow in his book Folklore and Dialect of the Lower Wye Valley
Isca Mummers in Action
Isca Mummers - The Early Years in Pictures
Alderley Play
Mari Lwyd

Dance Repertoire Part 1
Dance Repertoire Part 2
All you ever wanted to know about our Traditional Monmouth Caps
Our Officers responsible for our traditions over the years
Each year since we were founded we have collected for various charities

An Article celebrating our Silver Jubilee Year
Twenty-One Years On - Reminisces on Life with the Isca Morrismen
Isca Morrismen - The Beginning of Twenty-Two Years On - A Personal Reflection
A mere phone call or? - the perenial lament of a bagman - a tale of a television special!
A Fete Worse Than Death - An Article on the Morris Scene
Fun with Bells On - Dancing that goes back to before records began was coupled with cans of beer to celebrate the arrival of May Day


Isca Morrismen Mummers Tradition - The Early Years

Over the years the side has enthusiastically performed the local mumming play in aid of a large number of childrens charities raising several thousands of pounds in the process. So searching through our archives and with a changing cast of thousands (well usually around 12) we present a selection of snapshots taken in the early years of the revival on our travels through South East Wales.

The group prepare to enter yet another pub in search of their thespian roots

The fairy off the christmas tree brings her own good luck to St George before he prepares for battle:

But before the turk can have his delight an old woman stirs up the fire

The fighting over, the doctor arrives on cue:

and finally it's time for Ragged Jack to make the collection

before all the cast take a well earned break . . .

See you all next Christmas . . .

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