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Folk plays such asHoodening,Guising,Mummers Play andSoul Caking are generally verse sketches performed in countryside pubs in European countries, private houses or the open air, at set times of the year such as theWinter or Summersolstices or Christmas and New Year. Many have long traditions, although they are frequently updated to retain their relevance for contemporary audiences.
With the rise infolklore studies as an academic discipline, research into folk plays has increased. Notable organizations in this area (in the UK in particular, often centred on Yorkshire) have included:
In addition, although theMorris dance has no direct link with folk plays, members of theMorris Federation,Open Morris andMorris Ring often perform mumming plays on the side.
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