Silver screen for West Croydon Morris dancing group

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Monday, August 17, 2009
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A Morris dancing group is set to appear in a new movie.

The Wild Hunt Bedlam Morris, which meets every Tuesday night in St James's Road, West Croydon, makes a small appearance in the film "Morris: A Life With Bells On".

Spokesman David Young said: "There have been a number of quotes in the national newspapers claiming morris dancing is dying.

"But there's a vibrant scene in Croydon and across the south of England and our appearance in the film is a welcome boost."

Both the West Croydon group and Old Palace clog dancers will be performing in the film, which premieres in Oxted on September 27.

It's a documentary-style comedy spoof following the fortunes of a group of dancers.

Mr Young joked: "I have as big an ego as the next man so it will certainly be fun to see myself on the big screen.

"It's only a small appearance but we'll be difficult to miss.

"We are fairly dramatic looking, with red LEDs [small lights] behind the eyebrows, which glow pretty menacingly, especially in the dark.

"Our group is just one of many across the South so I can assure everyone that morris is very much alive and kicking."

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