IDEA
Maybe a simple play, woman (who is played by a man) is taken and rescued by prince, who is william Simpson. Might be interesting if the woman is killed in the fighting. He throws his sword and hits the woman by mistake.
STRUCTURE
The basic structure of an Irish Mummers play is highly traditional and follows a fairly predictable pattern:
The mummers, in their distinctive disguises (often involving straw, ribbons, or masks to ensure anonymity), arrive at the performance space (a house, pub, or public area). They may be accompanied by music (e.g., accordion, fiddle, drum). The Introduction (by the "Caller-In"): A character, often called the "Caller-In," "Old Father Christmas," or "Beelzebub," steps forward to introduce the troupe and announce the play, usually in rhyming verse, and asks for permission to perform. Various characters enter one by one, typically boasting about their strength, courage, or deeds. This often sets up a challenge or conflict. The main hero (e.g., St. George, Prince George, or a local hero) and the villain (e.g., the Turkish Knight, Dragon, or another antagonist) are prominent here. A stylized fight or duel takes place, usually between the hero and the villain, using wooden swords or sticks. This is highly theatrical and rarely involves actual injury. One of the combatants (most commonly the hero) is "killed" or dramatically felled during the fight. The Lament and Call for the Doctor: The "death" is lamented by another character, who then calls for a doctor to revive the fallen. The Doctor's Cure and Revival: A comedic Doctor character enters, often boasting about his outlandish cures and travels. He performs a ridiculous or mock-magical "cure" on the "dead" character, who then miraculously springs back to life. This segment is usually a source of much humour. Further Characters / Minor Skits (Optional): Sometimes, other humorous characters (like a "Fool" or a "Little Devil") might enter and engage in brief comic relief, songs, or dances. After the main performance, the mummers pass around a hat, plate, or collection tin to receive money or treats from the audience, often accompanied by a final rhyming verse of thanks or blessing. The mummers then depart to find the next location for their performance, maintaining their anonymity.
"Finn Varra Maa"
Characters
Finn Varra Maa.
Conflation of
Finnbheara/Finbar - Kind of the fairer. In the Opera/Pantomime he is a fairy king. And like an irish santa claus
Plot Summary:
Ians notes.
Seems to be two plots.
“Befind MacHugh” getting rescued from Fairyland by Padhar Bawn . Finn also being rescued from fairyland and paganism by Caoilte MacRonain. Its a bit confusing because Finn is the king of fairyland and is trapped in it.
AI Plot summary
Setup: Young girl Befind MacHugh is abducted by fairies and taken to fairyland Quest: 12-year-old Padhar Bawn decides to rescue her from the fairy realm Fairy Conflict: In fairyland, the legendary her, Finn Varra Maa rules as King of the Fairies but is at war with Aobhill, the evil deposed Fairy Queen Finn's Predicament: Finn, though virtuous, died as an "unrepenting pagan" and is condemned to exist indefinitely in fairyland as punishment Christian Rescue: Finn's kinsman Caoilte MacRonain, a Christian knight, arrives to rescue Finn from his fairy imprisonment Resolution: Good triumphs over evil through Christian intervention, with Caoilte serving as the primary heroic figure Comic Relief: Throughout the main plot, contemporary comic scenes feature an Irish policeman and bailiff discussing current events (these were the parts that got censored)
