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Wednesday Evenings 8 p.m. from 8th October
Function Room, The Gladiator, Malpas

Isca Morrismen dancing at the Oct-O-Bar Fest at the Otley Arms at the end of October during their evening of entertainment Press here to bring up directions on how to find The Gladiator in Malpas

The band of musicians entertains in the Function Room of The Gladiator during the May Morning TourDancing at The Gladiator on May morning after the dawn session in the Ampitheatre

During the Autumn and Winter period the side only appears in public at a small number of discrete events including Mumming, Mari Llwyd and Wassailing as well as some Morris Dancing.  Our Events page is kept up to date with all activities and full details of any appearance are usual shown just before any event.

The period from now until the end of April is very important to the side and it is when we concentrate on learning and improving our dancing repertoire.  For the next couple of months we concentrate on our new recruits, both dancers and musicians.

Isca Morrismen at the Kulture Klub in Zolder Heusden, Belgium during a recent performance at the Akkermennekes Dance FestivalIsca Morrismen dancing at the Tredegar House Festival

Isca Morrismen dancing in Usk recently on a warm summer eveningIsca Morrismen dancing in Usk recently on a warm summer evening

So for those amongst you who would like to join us:

  • Do you enjoy a pint or two in sociable and convivial surroundings?
  • Have you got the bottle to try something new?
  • Do you have trouble knowing your left foot from your right?
  • Would you like to join us on our foreign adventures?
  • Would you like to have fun entertaining others
  • Can you cope with this vigorous and rewarding leisure activity?
  • Are you prepared to hand on living history to others?


    • Do yourself a favour and try some light and enjoyable exercise.

    Isca Morrismen dancing at dawn in Caerleon Ampitheatre this yearDancing to welcome in the dawn this year at Caerleon Ampitheatre

    Isca Morrismen performing during Henllys FeteIsca Morrismen dancing in Aas, Belgium during a recent performance at the Akkermennekes Dance Festival

    Our practice venue is fairly easy to find - from the M4 junction 26 (by the tunnels), head about a mile towards Cwmbran, turning off right at the third set of traffic lights by the chip shop.  Follow the road around and once it drops down a hill, take the second right onto the lane towards Caerleon.  Turn right down to The Gladiator within 50 yards and there is a large car park on the far side of the pub (Ordnance Survey Reference ST 316 907).

    During and after practice we relax over a pint or two in the Function Room of The Gladiator where there are usually 3 well kept real ales available on handpump and where the welcome is always good.

    The Isca Morrismen relaxing at the Tredegar House FestivalThe Isca Morrismen dancing at the recent Tredegar House Festival

    Do come and see us at some stage and if you have a liking for tradition then you will be made very welcome.  For those males amongst you who enjoy a pint or two and would like to keep fit then you will be ideal as a dancer.

    Isca Morrismen dancing recently at the Spring Fair in MagorIsca Morrismen dancing recently at St.Woolos Cathedral in Newport

    If you are a musician of either sex who enjoys folk music, then again you will be well received, so whatever instrument you play, provided that it is portable, come and join us and learn our music.  Come along and we'll ensure that you enjoy yourself and hopefully come back for more as we tour our area over the summer months.



    If you require any more information then please check our Contact and Feedback page for our current officers telephone numbers or email us at our address: Enquiries 'at' Isca-Morrismen.com. We are a lively bunch and travel a fair bit with our activities, both in the UK and Overseas, so come on - contact us today and join in the fun, you'll not regret it!

    Click here to visit the website of the Otley Brewing Company
    Click here to visit the website of The Gladiator
    Click here to visit the website of Cwmbran Brewery
    Click here to visit the website of Tomos Watkin Welsh Ales
    Click here to visit the website of Warcop Brewery     		This year we are delighted that our traditional dancing programme is being sponsored by local Welsh Breweries, all of which are producers of excellent real ale and to whom we are grateful for their wholehearted support.


    Please enjoy their real ales and visit their websites to learn more by clicking on any of the pictures.


    In addition we acknowledge the encouragement and support of The Gladiator, our practice venue during the winter.


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