A WINTER HOLIDAY CELEBRATION - A MUMMER PLAY
Schedule
Sun Dec 21 2025 at 03:00 pm to 04:30 pm
UTC-05:00Location
The Mask Center @ the Little 5 Points Community Center | Atlanta, GA
About this Event
www.gatewayperformanceproductions.org
In Association with
THE LITTLE 5 POINTS COMMUNITY CENTER
Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025, 3 – 4:30 pm
A Winter Holiday Celebration
Experience the magic! Join the internationally renowned Gateway Irish Mummers for their 33rd Winter Holiday Celebration. This beloved, family-friendly tradition features a witty and spirited Mummer Play by Sandra Hughes. This ancient Irish masked folk theatre tradition is the perfect path to laughter and seasonal fun as we enter the longest night of the year. Don't miss this unique theatre tradition, preserved and performed by Sandra Hughes and Michael Hickey! Join us as we celebrate the traditions of the past with stories and songs.
Reserve your seat at Eventbrite or Pay What You Can at the door.
Free Parking is available in the lots adjacent to the Litter 5 Points Community Center.
The Mask Center
Little 5 Points Community Center
1083 Austin Ave. NE
Ground Floor #008
Atlanta, GA 30307
UPCOMING:
Learn more about Irish Mummers!
Free Training
Suggested for ages 12 through adults.
Beginning in January 2026, you’re invited to join us at The Mask Center for a special opportunity to learn about Ireland’s ancient masked folk theatre. Our troupe has a long and storied history, performing throughout Ireland, Northern Ireland, the Highlands, the Islands of Scotland, Denmark, and the United States - including Atlanta at events like Celtic Christmas. You are now invited to be a part of this tradition.
In these one-hour sessions at 11 a.m. on Saturdays, you’ll learn the rich history and traditions of the Mummers. The journey culminates with an opportunity to join Gateway’s Irish Mummer troupe and march with us in Atlanta’s 2026 St. Patrick’s Parade!
No experience is necessary, just curiosity and/or a passion for history and culture. Be a part of this unique community experience and help us bring a piece of Irish tradition to the streets of Atlanta. Attend as many sessions as you can. Attendance at every session is not required. Dates: Saturdays at 11 am at The Mask Center: Jan. 24, Feb.7, Feb. 21, March 7, and March 14 for those who wish to march in the St. Patrick’s Day Parade.
Training includes the opportunity to:
- Learn the historical context and unique style of Irish Mumming.
- Master the performance skills needed to become a mummer.
- Participate in the 2026 Atlanta St. Patrick's Parade as an official member of the Gateway Irish Mummers!
Contact Sandra Hughes to register: sandra@gatewayperformanceproductions. org. or text/call 404 732 5999
www.gatewayperformanceproductions.org
ABOUT GATEWAY PERFORMANCE PRODUCTIONS
Gateway Performance Productions is a long-established, internationally recognized company, officially designated as an Atlanta Legacy Business in cooperation with Invest Atlanta.
As a non-profit organization, Gateway is committed to creating and disseminating transformative art-based experiences.
At our venue, The Mask Center - Atlanta's Boutique Theatre - we create unique, original work while simultaneously serving as guardians of ancient tradition. We specialize in original text-based productions and physical theatre. This includes mime, mask performance, and maintaining a traditional Irish Folk theatre troupe with support from the Irish government. The Gateway Mummers have performed in the United States, Denmark, and throughout Ireland, Northern Ireland, and Scotland.
Our mission extends beyond the stage, both in person and virtually, through extensive classes, workshops, residencies, and outreach programs, including the innovative Arts Ph*rm*cy. These services are provided by prescription from medical doctors, certified social workers, and therapists. Our programming is also available to military veterans through medical and mental health initiatives.
ONGOING
Visit our website for a list of Gateway classes.
www.gatewayperformanceproductions.org
Gateway Performance Productions' programming, for fiscal year 2025 - 26, is supported in part by the Irish Ministry of State for International Development and Diaspora, The Irish Ministry for Foreign Affairs and Trade, The Consulate General of Ireland in Atlanta, the National Endowment for the Arts, through funding from the Georgia Council for the Arts, The Georgia Council for the Arts, The Fulton County Commissioners under the guidance of Fulton County Arts and Culture, The Mayor's Office of Cultural Affairs, City of Atlanta and individual contributions.
Where is it happening?
The Mask Center @ the Little 5 Points Community Center, 1083 Austin Avenue Northeast, Atlanta, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 12.51
