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A Cotswold Morris side from South Devon

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      • Scuttlebrook Wake
      • A Couple of Scrapes
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      • Knights and marriage alliances
      • Daredevils & lethal weaponry
      • The Big Cat
      • John O'Gaunt in Spain Again
      • John O'Gaunt and Chaucer
      • John O'Gaunt's failures in Spain
      • Bits & Bobs about John O'Gaunt
      • English National Identity
      • Associated Characters
      • Origins of Morris dance forms
      • Summary of Characters
      • Why so important?
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      • Script other than Christmas
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About Dartington Morris

If you would like to know a little about Dartington Morris, when and where we dance, how we dance and why we dance, then you're in the right place. We also have a photo gallery and a fine collection of sheet music for traditional tunes; and you can order online our very own audio CD for quick delivery.

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Dancing at Dawn on May 1st in Totnes Castle

Shepherd's Hey, Totnes Castle

Just as the sun was rising on Monday 1st May 2023 at about 5:40am, Dartington Morris danced at Totnes Castle. This year we were delighted to have an audience of about sixty people join us for the celebration.

The sky was blue and we easily saw the sun appear in the East from the walls of the castle keep. We sang May Day songs and performed a number of dances in the Cotswold tradition, while we welcomed our audience with warm, spicy apple juice and fruit cake.

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We welcome new dancers

Dartington Morris in Dartmouth

Dartington Morris welcome dancers of any gender.

Our practice season starts in October and continues until April. We are keen to encourage anyone interested in this fascinating English tradition to give Morris a go!

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Brutus event, Totnes

Date: 
Saturday, 25 June, 2022 - 10:00

On June 25, 2022 Dartington Morris together with Dartington Playgoers created a colourful event celebrating the Amazing Adventures of Brutus – the legend of Brutus who is credited with the founding of Totnes, London and ultimately Britain.

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Hell's Bells - a short film about Morris dancers

Dartington Morris were delighted to be invited to take part in the short film Hell's Bells, written and directed by Devon-based director Luke Jeffery and released by Wandering Tiger.

It is currently available to view on Vimeo here: https://vimeo.com/267325668

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Filkins Morris Tradition

Dartington Morris are proud performers of the Filkins tradition. You can read here a little about the background to this and the historical records that refer to it and allowed the dance style to be reconstructed from the scant details available.

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A Job Lot - music CD

The latest CD 'A Job Lot' by Dartington Morris Men was released in September 2014.

It was produced to coincide with our Morris Ring meeting and is available for sale from us when you see us out and about.

Just £6.50, including free UK delivery.

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Booking us

How to book us for your venue

We are normally fully booked many months in advance, but please contact the Bagman if you wish to make a booking or simply enquire about one. We plan our summer programme in February each year but you can still ask - we don't like turning down great invitations!

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Event calendar

2023
Date Event
Fri 2 Jun - 8:00pm Dolphin Inn, Newton Ferrers
Fri 9 Jun - 8:00pm Rock Inn, Haytor Vale with Black Bess Border Morris
Fri 16 Jun - 8:00pm Church House Inn, Stokeinteignhead with Beltane Border Morris
Sat 24 Jun - 10:00am Teignmouth Folk Festival
Fri 30 Jun - 8:00pm Dartmouth town tour
Sat 8 Jul - 10:30am Brutus Day in Totnes with Charlbury Finstock Morris
Fri 14 Jul - 8:00pm Church House Inn, Holne, with Dartmoor Border
Fri 21 Jul - 8:00pm The Linny, Coffinswell
Sat 29 Jul - 3:00pm Wedding (private event)
Thu 3 Aug - 7:30pm Salcombe Town Regatta

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