Stage set for tribute to St George; Folk.(News)

From: Coventry Evening Telegraph (England) | Date: April 18, 2008 | Copyright information

Byline: PETE WILLOW

A DRAMATIC celebration of St George's Day takes place next week courtesy of the Coventry Mummers.

The art of mumming involves staging traditional plays which often convey the themes of death and resurrection.

The performance of the St George's Play at the Somerville Arms in Leamington on Wednesday - the saint's day - follows the exploits of England's hero and his combats with the Turkish Knight and the Black Prince of Paradise. ...