Trudgepig Folk Theatre bring a vibrant retelling of George and the Dragon
Free event
Trudgepig Folk Theatre irreverently reinterpret traditional mumming plays, bringing a healthy dose of absurdism to English folk traditions. Expect masks and tatters, song and dance, and plenty of unruly audience interaction.
Based in East Kent, Trudgepig perform variations of the region’s Hooden Horse folk custom. Their walkabout herd of snap-jawed, high-spirited hooden beasts is wrangled by characters from the hoodening tradition.
George and the Dragon is Trudgepig Folk Theatre’s take on a traditional mumming play for spring. In a battle of fists and feet, the pugilistic George takes on a suave dragon and a foppish knight, keeping the Quack Doctor in business. Music, dance, wooden swordplay and folk-inspired silliness.
The event is part of Canterbury Unlocked, a city-wide celebration.
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Trudgepig Folk Theatre
Dane John Gardens
CT1 2QU
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