The Beyond Christmas Revels 2026
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It's CHRISTMAS! But Christmas wasn't quite the event as we know it today. Join us as we wander through the various ways medieval and early modern people celebra…
It's CHRISTMAS! But Christmas wasn't quite the event as we know it today. Join us as we wander through the various ways medieval and early modern people celebrated Christmas - from mummings, Mystery plays, to student Revels and court masques, let us take you on a journey through changing traditions.
This is a long form all day event with a mix of plays and panels, including:
The Towneley Second Shepherds Plays, A Christmas Mess, Narcissus (a Twelfth Night entertainment) and a version of Christmas, His Masque by Ben Jonson.
Full play list and panels to follow!
Organiser
White Bear Theatre
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