Sound Recording, Cheshire

Description

David Burne, recorded in Lymm, talks about his involvement with the Antrobus Soul-Cakers [preceded by preliminary recordings - part copy of the recording made in Antrobus Parish Hall on tape LAVC/SRE/A302r.]; informant plays the character Dairy Doubt, and talks about the costume worn, acceptance as a member of the gang, the role of Dairy Doubt, humour in the play, the play's meaning, role of the Wild Horse character, the future of the play, the younger generation and indifference of new local people to the custom, the effect on the custom of changes in pubs/audience/landlords; describes the last night performance at the Wheatsheaf pub, Antrobus; comments on acting abilities, improvisation and adherence to the play text; talks of Antrobus Moss (mentioned in the play), its location and other mossy areas; discusses the characters, their importance and similarities; Mrs. Burne talks about the play's story and the role of Dairy Doubt; the collection; the Wild Horse; the gang as ghosts on All Soul's Eve - element of surprise. 4 of 9.

Metadata

Identifier wdqflznt
IRN 414354
Class Mark LAVC/SRE/A303r
Level Item
Type of Record Archives - ISAD(G)
Peristent Link http://prototype1.library.leeds.ac.uk/wdqflznt
Collection(s) Leeds Archive of Vernacular Culture
Category Archive
Parent Record Audiotape Sound Recordings
Creator(s) Pattison, Susan
Date March 1975
Size and Medium 1 x 12.7cm open reel spool, Duration: 47' 15".

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