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Look Sharp!

A project produced on behalf of Winster Morris Dancers 

Look Sharp in pictures click here 

A festival to celebrate the centenary of Cecil Sharp's visit to the Derbyshire village of Winster in 1908, when researching his definitive collection of traditional folk songs and dances.

The celebration included a performance of songs and traditional dances by the children of Winster, Elton and South Darley schools, a biographical play, a spectacular street parade and a mass morris dance with dancers from across Engalnd.

"This is it and that is it and this is morris dancing!"

The Life of Cecil Sharp

Cast: Stephen Tomlin (Cecil Sharp)

David Frederickson   Susan Daniel

Written by David Frederickson

Directed by Alan Meadows

Costumes: Royal Exchange Theatre

Cecil Sharp's 1908 visit was recreated.

His arrival by steam train.

His journey by horse drawn cab.

His visits to a lead mine, a local cheese factory and to Winster School.

1908 & 2008

Workshops with children from three Derbyshire village schools

Edwardian Games

Morris Dancing and Singing

Puppet Making and Storytelling

Dance workshops: Winster Morris

Games Workshops: Susan Daniel

Singing Workshops: 

Keith Kendrick & Sylvia Needham

Puppet Workshops:

 Babbling Vagabonds

Cecil Sharp 1859 to 1924 Link to Wikipedia

Special Thanks:

Bradwell Packaging, Peak Rail

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Graphics & Photography: Stephen Hepworth