STAGE, STREET ACTS & ROYAL COURT EVENTS

A Fool Named 'O' and "LaLa'

Mark Jaster- A Fool named "O",Sabrina Mandell - "LaLa". Family-friendly physical antics and classic knock-about comedy. A Fool Named "O" has endeared himself to Festival audiences forover 20 years. "O" and his partner, "LaLa" mix classic routines and new material again this year as they have since 2005. At the Lyric Stage. www.happenstancetheater.com photo by Lisa Julia

Aerial Silk Fantasy

Aerial Silk fantasy will dazzle and delight you with amazing aerial work high above the audiences at the Globe Theatre! https://www.facebook.com/Aerial-Silk-Fantasy-165092683574752/

An Audience With The King

His Majesty keeps a busy schedule and sometimes it is hard for patrons to find the King in Revel Grove. Here is your opportunity to meet the King and members of his court. Perhaps get a picture, or celebrate a happy occasion. Huzzah! 4pm at the Gatehouse Stage.

Archery Demonstration

James Frank, director See a demonstration of the English longbow - the weapon that changed the history of Britain. This informative demonstration will also include the use of bows handmade in our village Militia tent. Performed in the Jousting Field. http://www.period-productions.com/

Ask A Courtesan

What was a courtesan and how could these women of ill-repute become some of the most sought after advisers and influencers in the world? Come laugh and learn about what it was like to be in this special part of society from Columbina (Michele Schultz), the woman who has seen and done it all! Rated PG-13. At Reveler's Bower at 5pm

Barely Balanced: Couples Therapy

Returning to Revel Grove, it is Small (Margaret) and Medium (Cameron) from Barely Balanced, in a special two person acrobatic comedy show at the Royal Fox Theatre, 9/7 - 9/29.

Cakes & Ale. Food and Drink in Tudor England

Presented by the Mayor's cook, Mistress Cecily Clack, this show features different receipts (recipes) from the 16th century and earlier each weekend. This humorous but educational take on period dishes and eating & drinking habits will tantalize even the most discerning palates. Each week features a special ingredient chosen by previous Cakes & Ale attendees! At Reveler’s Bower.

Carterhaugh School of Folklore and the Fantastic

Are you still waiting for your owl to arrive? Or for the chance to step into the halls of Camelot or the shores of Avalon? Join Dr. Sara Cleto and Dr. Brittany Warman of the Carterhaugh School of Folklore and the Fantastic for lectures on "The Legend of King Arthur" and "Mythical and Magical Creatures in Harry Potter." Sara and Brittany will explore the British folklore behind these beloved stories and discuss why these tales resonate so deeply with contemporary audiences. Special guests on our Myth & Magic weekend, 9/7 & 8.
https://carterhaughschool.com/

Children's Sing Along

Join Lucy Locket, Nell Quickly, and Alys Overdone as the present an interactive sing along of the favorite songs of Princess Mary. Aimed for kids ages 4 - 7, but everyone is welcomed to join in on the fun! 12pm at Gatehouse stage.

Company Men

Who logs the monologues? Who pays the playbills? Who cracks you up in triplicate? The Company Men do. Mr. Pace & Mr. Humm make Shakespeare their business, and your pleasure! Spencer Humm (of Hack & Slash) and Duncan Pace (of London Broil Show) lovingly combine classic comedy, wobbly wordplay, and signature songs into non-stop historical laughter! Meetings are merry and mandatory. Make sure to pencil yourself in! At the Lyric Stage in October.

Conundrum, street puzzler

Todd Brown. Conundrum will confound you with amazing tricks and puzzles. Encounter his magic in the pathways.

Dario El Gaucho

New this season! Dario was born in the Pampas of Argentina, moved to the United States in 1986 became a US Citizen in 1998. He has performed in many venues which include, Disney World, Sea World, Theme Parks, Circus, Night clubs, Hotels and Casinos. And, he is currently working on Cruise ships around the world. Based in Miami, Dario has toured throughout Europe, South America, Japan and the United States. At the Fortune Stage.

DeBracey Productions

New this season! The Festival welcomes DeBracey Productions to the jousting arena, where they will present exciting shows featuring amazing trick riding, thrilling combat, and jousting! Performing at 12 PM, 3 PM & 6 PM each day.

Digger Plotts: Gravedigger/Sin Eater

Wailing Women, Sin Eaters and the Morbidly Curious gather at the Chapel twice daily for a funeral ( It’s not the plague, we’re just a clumsy lot).
Join in on the bygone rituals and see how Digger Plotts put the “Fun” in Funeral!
Look for the Cart ’n Coffin at the Chapel graveyard.Bread & Beer will be served to a chosen few!
Wes Holden as Digger Plotts, 8/24 - 9/29.

Dinty the Moor

Brian Wendell Morton. Dinty, “the most honest man in the village”, will amuse and amaze you with daring feats of dishonesty, culminating in a two-man fight to the Death! Or, something very close to it! See Dinty at the Lyric Stage and Boars Head Tavern. http://www.liesofbrian.com/

Escuela Estafa

See Diego Natividad de la Estafa show you three historic real-world street swindles and why you shouldn't risk your hard-earned money playing them. "Fast & Loose," "The Shell Game" and the Three Card Monte are demonstrated, along with the one and only lesson to be learned: "Don't Play These Games For Money!

Fables, Fantasies, and Fortunes!

Cosmo (Charles F. Murray) will delight you with his unfortunate fortunes and silly predictions. See him in both the pathways an onstage. Stage shows include comedy, music, and audience interaction. Twice daily at the Gatehouse Stage

Fight Corps: The Village Militia

Fight Corps, directed by Tom Plott. Fight Choreogrpahers: James Frank, Geoff Thompson. Fight Captains: Mike Martin, Casey Severn. Fight Corps members are actors/stage combatants who play members of the village militia. See them perform stage combat in the pathways, and their own stage show at the Globe Theatre, Fightasia 4: Pandora's Box.

This year don't miss their demonstrations in the Joust Field. 11:30am: Sword & Shield; 2:30pm-Broadsword; 3:30pm-Quarterstaff.

Fight School

Rapier Wit-Blunt Comedy-Dangerous Laughter! James Frank, Geoff Thompson, Casey Severn, Mike Martin. The Fight School boys are back for one weekend only - 9/14- 9/15- with a show full of comedy, stage combat, and fascinating historical information on weapons and the art of fighting. At the Globe.

Gabriel Q

Gabriel Quirk. Gabriel Q is a puppeteer, costume and puppet builder and a variety performer. He has performed for 25 years at major Renaissance Festivals across the country. He has also performed at the Kim Tom Clown festival in Shaghai, China in 2008. For the past 10 years Gabriel has built and performed large puppets for the krewes of Orpheus and Muses for the Marti Gras parades in New Orleans. http://gabrielq.com/ Performing 9/8 - 10/21 in the pathways.

Hey Nunnie Nunnie

Peals of laughter ring like convent bells as the unconventional Mother Redempta and the mischievous, ukulele wielding, Sister Philomena Claire take to the stage in a dazzling display of improvisational and comedic escapades. 9/7- 9/29 only!

Hilby, the skinny German juggle boy

Best described as a show without boundaries, Hilby is the living proof that being German doesn’t mean you can’t be funny. Hilby is an expert in juggling all sorts of objects and subjects. He also is amazing in countless circus and variety skills such as unicycling, balance stunts and more. Performing 10/12 - 10/20.

Hypnosis

See the hypnosis show...see the hypnosis show...see the hypnosis show...with Bob... At the Globe Theatre at 5:30pm on 9/7 - 9/8 only!

Jim Mackenzie: Comedian with Mad Skills

A Houston native, Jim began his professional performing career in 1986 at The Houston Festival as a busker. He has since developed his show at festivals, theme parks, comedy clubs and colleges around the country. In 2003, he won the regional division of Laff Across America, which lead to performances at the Las Vegas Comedy Festival. He has also performed with and served as Director of Clowning for Houston Grand Opera, performed at San Francisco’s legendary Pier 39 and appeared at the Houston Fringe Festival, where his show was chosen as a Producer’s Pick. See him at the Lyric Stage from 8/24 - 9/2.

Julius Caesar

The Company of Women presents Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar
1pm at the Globe.
Director - Erin Riley; Dramaturg-Tony Korol-Evans, PhD; Edited by Carolyn Spedden; Fight Choreographer- Robin Flanagan; Asst. Fight Choreographer -Mallory Shear; Gender Coach -Liz Armour; Stage Manager-Katherine Offutt

Inaugural season of this all female company presenting Shakespeare’s tragedy exploring themes of ambition, power, fate vs. free will, and the bonds of friendship.

CAST: Julius Caesar -Emily Karol; Calpurnia -Stephanie Phelan; Antony-Heather O’Shaughnessy;
Brutus- Michele Schultz; Cassius-Janet Constable Preston; Messala Cimber-Kaitlyn Fowler;
Titinius-Mallory Shear; Decius Brutus-Erin Branigan; Cicero-Rachel Arling Samson;
Octavius//Soothsayer//2nd Citizen-Stephanie Ichniowski; Casca // 4th Citizen-Laurie Simonds;
Cinna // Pindarus- Katie McCarren; Lucius // 2nd Commoner//3rd Citizen-Emma Hooks;
Strato// 1st Commoner //1st Citizen-Sarah Dunne

King Midas and the Golden Touch

Lucy Locket (Stephanie Phelan) tells the tale of King Midas who was granted a wish for a golden touch. But maybe it isn't always good to have wishes come true! Children of all ages will be enchanted by this interactive show. 11am at the Gatehouse Stage.

Les S. Moore Will Steal Your Stuff

Making the world a better place, 20 court-ordered minutes at a time. Reformed pickpocket, Les S. Moore reveals the insider tricks dippers use to steal your things, without you even knowing. Les is one of the world’s top stage pickpockets, can perfectly fold a fitted sheet, invented gravity, and is a prolific practitioner of prevarication. For more surprises, for more laughs, Les S. Moore. At the Fortune Stage.

Magical Mystical Michael

After a long hiatus in which time he has toured the country with his magic and comedy, Magical Mystical Michael returns to Revel Grove with a show full of comedy and magic - large and small. Don't miss him, 5 weeks only at the Blackfriars Stage. Dates: 8/24 - 9/8, and then again from 9/21- 9/29.

Mike Rose - The History of Magic

This is not your typical magic show! During the performance you will not only hear about magic and magicians from the past but will see antiquarian magic recreated and performed. Many of the pieces of magic apparatus used in the performance are rare antiques from Mike’s personal collection. It’s a magic show full of historical facts and informational tidbits intertwined with comedy and audience interaction. Special guest for our Myth & Magic weekend, 9/7&8

Militia Mayhem!

What's Nymblewyke and the militia got now? Crossbows, trebuchet, catapults...oh my! See lots of toys for big girls and boys. 4pm at the Jousting Arena.

Photo by Ron Nicholson

Militia Tent

James Frank, manager. Rick Herlinger, Rob Slater & Fight Corps. Have you ever wondered what skills it takes to outfit the King's army? How you make bows and arrows? Interested in seeing demonstrations of metal, leather and wood working? Visit the village Militia tent, near the Jousting arena, and see these skills demonstrated. Weapons makers and fight combatants will be available to answer your questions and tell you more about weapons and life in the Tudor times.

Musical Merrymaking & the Maypole!

Come and dance the maypole and peasant dances. If you can walk you can dance and all ages are welcome! Merry melodies accompany the dances so come and join in, or simply watch the fun! Musical Merrymaking is from 10 AM - 11 AM near customer service. (Just look for the maypole!) Hosted by Melodious & Faith Ditty.

Once Upon A Whim Puppets

Susan and Robert Meyer. Join the adventure as Calvin the Castle Keeper, Iona the Dragon and their friends try to stop Sir Nasty the Friendless from taking over the kingdom. Be prepared for intrigue and laughter every weekend on the Crooked Cottage Stage. The show is suitable for all ages. http://www.onceuponawhimpuppets.com

Out of the Box Mimes

Cybele Pomeroy, Garrett Pomeroy, Alaina Pomeroy, Erin Tarpley. What’s going on? Silent shenanigans in the street! Whether on stilts, blowing fabulous bubbles or fooling around on the ground, Out of the Box is a visual treat. They are sure to delight your eyes and warm your heart in the pathways of Revel Grove, performing 9/8 - 10/21.

Paolo Garbanzo

Paul Hudert, also known as Paolo Garbanzo, has performed for crowds all over the US and Europe. He's been a member The Flying Karamazov Brothers, earned the Lifetime Achievement Award by the International Juggling Association, and performs his shows in three languages. In 2007 he won the International Jester Competition, making him an official Jester of Muncaster Castle in England, and the first American in history to be an official Jester of an English castle. Performing 8/24 - 9/2 on the Royal Stage.

Pee Wee Pirate Show

Ahoy mateys! Join Captain Jean Cabot (Mary Ann Jung) in an interactive show for all ages. Kids are swept out of their seats as they are asked to pantomime hoisting the rigging, swabbing the decks, throwing out fishing nets, and looking for land. A chance to clap, move, shout and have fun - like all sailors and pirates want to do! 1:30pm at Gatehouse Stage.

Pirate Escape

Pirates are the scourge of the seven seas and the law is clear that they must be hunted down and captured. It’s also clear that we all want to see them escape, to sail again. Horatio Bachsjumpor, aka Captain Nobeard (Matthew Pauli), is always prepared in case he is captured. He will be shackled, chained, and secured in a crate. Can he slip his bonds and escape? At the Lyric Stage.

Puke & Snot

Mark Sieve, Scott Jorgenson. One of the longest running and most successful acts in the history of renaissance festivals. Intense wit, flashy swordfights, and organic vegetables: the laughs come in waves, often at racetrack speed. Their comedy owes as much to Abbott and Costello as it does to Avon’s Bard. A gallant romp of hysterical fun. http://www.pukensnot.com/ Performing at the Royal Stage on 10/5 - 10/20.

Renaissance Rumble

Starring Joe Grasso, John Kelso, Mike Martin, Casey Severn, John Dickson Wakefield. Do you love everything about Shakespeare except for all of those words? Have you ever wished Hamlet would stop complaining and do something about his problems BEFORE ACT FIVE? Are tights simply not masculine enough for you? Then trade in those tights for a big manly unitard, and step into the arena as Renaissance Rumble presents: Shakespeare in the Ring! Join your host, William Shakespeare, as he presents his most famous fight scenes as they were always meant to be seen - with less exposition and more headlocking, body-slamming violence! Rated PG http://www.renaissancerumble.com/ Performing all weekends except: 9/14-9/15

Romeo and Juliet

Part I: 11:30am at the Globe. Part II: 4:30pm at the Globe

Directed by Michael Burgtorf; Dramaturg: Mike Field; Assistant Director: Keegan Cassady;Fight Choreographer: Dan O’Driscoll; Fight Captain: Geoff Thompson; Stage Manager: Dave Olsher
Romeo and Juliet will be presented in two parts at the Globe Theatre. You do not have to see both parts to enjoy the performance of this beloved play.
CAST: Romeo Marshall Bailey; Juliet -Natalie Collins; Balthasar-Keegan Cassady; Lord Montague -Thom Sinn; Tybalt-Alexander Kafarakis; Mercutio-Matthew Crawford; Benvolio-Marissa Chaffee; Sampson Glen Pearson; Lord Capulet-Graham Pilato; Lady Capulet Anabel Milton; Nurse-Adele Russell; Peter-Reed Sigmon; County Paris-Cory Jones; Prince Escalus/Chorus-Steven Kirkpatrick; Friar Lawrence Jay Tilley

Royal Event: The Closing Ceremony and Royal Farewell

Join the villagers at 6:55pm at the gate to bid the King and Royal Court a final farewell in this brief official closing ceremony.

STREETspeare

Brevity is the soul of wit! STREETspeare is the festival's unique program to present a bit of the Bard, and works from other medieval and renaissance writers, into the pathways of Revel Grove. Scenes will run between 4 - 10 minutes long. Collect all of them! A listing of the scenes, times, and locations plus a special STREETspeare playing card will be available at Customer Service!

Shakespeare's Skum

Carolyn Spedden, who is the writer and director too. Liz Demery, Stephon Walker, Steve Wannall. “Absolute genius parodies of the Bard’s work” - City Paper. Taking the text from the Bard's greatest plays and adding their own special brand of humor, these thirty minutes adaptations are funny to those unfamiliar with Shakespeare and even funnier to those who know the plays. This season the Skummers will perform the oft requested Tag-Tam Romeo & Juliet (AARP version), Henry the "V"., and the tragically ridiculous Antony & Cleopatra: As The Nile Flows. At the Globe. Don't say you weren't warned.

Stupina

Stupina returns to Revel Grove with her own brand of innocent charm. Find her in the pathways and also once per day in her own stage show - The Girlie Girl Show. Stupina wants to be a girlie girl, but she needs a lot of help! Watch her as she wends her way through the dangerous world of heels, hoops, and hair care. 11:30am at the Gatehouse Stage.

The Alcheming World of Bertram Ripley

Here is your chance to learn the hidden mysteries of nature, the magic to be found in metals, minerals, and elemental materials, and the miracles of a brilliant mind, from the great master of it all, Revel Grove's own Bertram Ripley! This very unique alchemist and grand magus has traveled the world studying, experimenting, and contriving his theories of everything. In an interactive show of demonstrations and epistemic brilliance, he will explore transmutation of base materials into rare and valuable metals, the search for the elixir of life, magical potions, and the panacea that cures all illness and disease: better things for better living through alchemy!

The Danger Committee

Jason "Other One" LeMay, Mick "Bald Guy" Lunzer, Caleb "Reynaldo" McEwan. Their unique blend of the hilarious and the dangerous while performing unbelievable feats of skill has made The Danger Committee one of the most talked about acts in the country. www.thedangercommittee.com Performing at the Blackfriars from 10/5 - 10/20.

The Gwendolyn Show

One half of the popular Steele Sisters comedy sword fighting show, Gwendolyn Steele (Nicole Skelly) is making her way in the world solo. What kind of trouble can she get into? Join in as Gwendolyn explores life, the universe, and how to get a date! At the Lyric Stage and in the pathways.

The Hoop Enchantress

Erin Jeannier is a performer with many circus skills: aerial silks, stilts, fire, and hoop artistry. She'll perform her hoop work in the pathways and stages here in Revel Grove, twirling as many as six hoops at a time on her body, feet, and even her nose! See her twice daily at the Gatehouse stage.

The London Broil

A charming and innovative mix of free-flow comedy and fantastic team juggling. AJ, Louie and Matt have performed thousands of shows together nationwide since 1999. Three different shows: “Blades of Fury”, “Juggling well Done” and “Lets Loose” where nothing is planned and anything goes! Visit them at www.thelondonbroilshow.com. Performing on the Royal Stage from 8/24 - 9/29.

The Queen's Singers : A Royal W(h)ine

Stephanie Phelan, music director. Even royalty needs to vent sometimes! The Queen's Singers show their real feelings in a Royal W(h)ine fest; a bit of song and scuttlebutt. At the Reveler's Bower. Photo by David Sadowsky

TreasueQuest: Pirate Comedy and Magic

Captain Nobeard (Matthew Pauli) is a no good, lying scoundrel of a pirate who has misplaced a treasure. Until he finds the true map again, he is cursed to always carry a jar of the waters where the treasure was lost. Can a pirate use a little magic and some help from the audience to find the truth and restore the treasure? At the Gatehouse Stage

Topsy Turvy Show

Lily Hufnagel and Amanda Renaud return with The Topsy Turvy Show - a performance of acrobatics, circus arts, people balancing and more! This year performing the entire season on the Fortune Stage! Andrew Lesny Photography

To Your Health!

Join a lively discussion about health care, and the treatment of illness and disease, between noted physician Dr. Carson Ripley (Randy Dalmas) and his cousin, Revel Grove's foremost alchemist, Master Bertram Ripley (John Sadowsky). With their modern sixteenth century knowledge of medicine and human physiology, the two scientists debate their different approaches, ideas and methods. Who can better cure sicknesses, the physician or the alchemist? Listen, learn, and be surprised. And, who knows? You might just find yourself cured of whatever ails you! 1:30pm at Reveler's Bower.

Vixens En Garde

This talented and tempting trio swashbuckle their way through Shakespeare using daring swordplay, witty repartee, and a naughty sense of humor—all in an interactive fast-paced show that will keep you on the edge of your seat! Guest performance for one weekend only at the Royal Fox Theatre, 10/5- 10/6.

Wheel of Death

Grant Murray. Death defying, daring and dangerous. Ichabod Wainwright will run, jump, flip and more atop the worlds only wooden wheel of death! A three story tall rotating contraption built to defy gravity and equilibrium. Come see Ichabod attempt the impossible! Near the Chapel & Fortune Stage.Don't miss it!

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