Regional Performance as Intangible Cultural Heritage

The Anglo-Saxon Harrowing of Hell, possibly the oldest surviving play in the British Isles, and the Durham Song, a Tudor musical fragment, represent significant contributions to global dramatic heritage. These works, linked to Durham Castle and Cathedraloffer insights into early regional performance practices and their enduring appeal. The study explores how tangible elements like manuscripts and architecture reflect intangible cultural legacies, such as soundscapes and social contexts, while posing challenges in preservation and interpretation. By analyzing these fragments, researchers uncover connections between historical drama, landscape, and community traditions, highlighting Durham's role as a living heritage site with over a thousand years of continuous use.

RAVELHOFER, B. (2021). REGIONAL PERFORMANCE AS INTANGIBLE CULTURAL HERITAGE. Early Performers and Performance in the Northeast of England, 161–182. https://doi.org/10.2307/j.ctv1mvw99d.17