The Mummers' Unconvention in Context

Authors

  • Peter Harrop University of Chester

Abstract

The Mummers Unconvention held in Bath, UK, in November 2011 was an early attempt to bring together groups of mummers and academics to share their performances, papers, experiences, ideas and perspectives.  This brief paper indicates the significance of the event in opening up dialogue around this broad performance form. In particular the paper asks what distinctive contribution performance studies might bring to earlier dramatic, historic and folkloristic considerations.

Author Biography

Peter Harrop, University of Chester

Peter Harrop is currently Professor in Drama and Pro-Vice Chancellor at the University of Chester.  As well as holding previous positions at Addis Ababa University and Bretton Hall College he has taught and/or directed in Germany, Macedonia, Romania, Singapore, South Africa and the USA. He has published in Contemporary Theatre Review; Folk life; Lore and Language; Performance Research and Studies in Theatre and Performance.

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Published

2012-03-28

How to Cite

Harrop, P. (2012). The Mummers’ Unconvention in Context. Popular Entertainment Studies, 3(1), 77–82. Retrieved from https://novaojs.newcastle.edu.au/kulumun/index.php/pes/article/view/81

Issue

Vol. 3 No. 1 (2012)

Section

Afterpieces

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