English parish drama
By: edited by Alexandra F. Johnston and Wim Hüsken
Contributors: Johnston, Alexandra F., 1939-; Hüsken, Wim N. M
Series: Ludus : medieval and early Renaissance theatre and drama -- 1; Ludus -- 1
Publisher: Rodopi
Published: 1996
Place of publication: Amsterdam; Atlanta, GA
Language: eng
Number of pages: 157
Subjects: Theater -- England -- History -- Medieval, 500-1500; Theater -- England -- History -- 16th century; Amusements -- England -- History; Parishes -- England -- History; England -- Social life and customs -- 1066-1485; England -- Social life and customs -- 16th century
Notes: Includes bibliographical references
Table of contents: title: Rushbearing / David George; title: Rushbearings and maygames in the diocese of Chester before 1642 / Elizabeth Bladwin; title: "Owre thanssynge day" : parish dance and procession in Salisbury / Audrey Douglas; title: Bull and bear baiting / James Stokes; title: "Anye disguised persons" : parish entertainment in West Yorkshire / Barbara D. Palmer; title: "What revels are in hand?" : dramatic activities sponsored by the parishes of the Thames Valley / Alexandra F. Johnson; title: Parish drama in four counties bordering the Thames watershed / Peter H. Greenfield; title: Parish drama in Worcester and the journal of Prior William More / David Klausner; title: "Interludum passionis domini" : parish drama in medieval New Romney / James M. Gibson; title: A parish play in the West Riding of Yorkshire / John M. Wasson