| Where: | Gainsborough, Lincs starting in the Market Place |
| When: | Saturday near Plough Monday |
| Time: | From 11am |
Coleby Plough Jag is a traditional mummers play associated with Plough Monday. Today the play is performed on the nearest Saturday for convenience of both spectators and preformers,in the Gainsborough and Scunthorpe area. The performance features a hero/combat scenario with traditional characters such as the Doctor, Fool and Recruiting Sergeant and a few suspiciously beardy-looking ladies…. Later in the day the team perform at Bottesford, Scotter, Messingham,Ashby, Scotton and Burton upon Stather (see link for full details). The group also sing a number of songs in harmony like John Barleycorn and Drink Old England Dry – well worth a listen.
Helpful Hints
In 2024 it was on Saturday January 6th- 2025 date is yet to be announced.
In 2014 they actually ran slightly ahead of schedule – you have been warned!
Click here for the event website : http://www.colebyploughjag.com/
For a full programme click here : http://www.mastermummers.org/events/index.php?etID=2858&search=groups
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