For all who long for childhood days of make-believe and mythic heroes, ladies in waiting and bawdy tavern wenches, steel clad warriors jousting atop mighty steeds and knights in shining armor, royalty and the like...these and more come to life at the Washington Midsummer Renaissance Faire! Don't just watch this piece of history - relive it with us!
9 1/2 Fingers Armoury
Teaching through demonstration, Gustov Holst, 9 1/2 Fingers Armoury, teaches history through his craft. Traveling from land to land, he brings to life history of the ages past, by constructing armours of the 14th. and 15th. centuries. You can watch over the course of a day, as piece of history is being made. From flat sheet cold rolled mild steel to a hand made piece of art. Helmet to gauntlets, elbows to knees, learn the techniques of the old masters. Making your own Armour and have a problem, come ask your questions. Look for the youth wearing Sir Martin the 15th. century Armour.
Teaching through demonstration, Gustov Holst, 9 1/2 Fingers Armoury, teaches history through his craft. Traveling from land to land, he brings to life history of the ages past, by constructing armours of the 14th. and 15th. centuries. You can watch over the course of a day, as piece of history is being made. From flat sheet cold rolled mild steel to a hand made piece of art. Helmet to gauntlets, elbows to knees, learn the techniques of the old masters. Making your own Armour and have a problem, come ask your questions. Look for the youth wearing Sir Martin the 15th. century Armour.
Academia della Spada
Academia della Spada of Seattle teaches 16th Century sword fighting techniques as they have been recreated from extant fighting manuals and treatises of the era. We are not a stage-fighting school nor a reenactment group. Our study is an active process, requiring research the fruits of which are then tested on the field. The Academy focuses on the duel between armed civilian opponents.
www.rapieracademy.com
Academia della Spada of Seattle teaches 16th Century sword fighting techniques as they have been recreated from extant fighting manuals and treatises of the era. We are not a stage-fighting school nor a reenactment group. Our study is an active process, requiring research the fruits of which are then tested on the field. The Academy focuses on the duel between armed civilian opponents.
www.rapieracademy.com
BOWI
Kickin Celtic Music - For years, Seattle based BOWI has been entertaining audiences with a blend of traditional Celtic music and unique energy. The BOWI sound encompasses a wide range of music including driving Jigs and Reels, exciting vocals, and beautiful ballads. An incredibly flexible and adaptive group, BOWI has performed at everything from Pubs and local faires, to private parties and weddings. Acoustic or "Plugged in", BOWI has never failed to get the hands clapping and feet stomping.
www.bowiband.com
Kickin Celtic Music - For years, Seattle based BOWI has been entertaining audiences with a blend of traditional Celtic music and unique energy. The BOWI sound encompasses a wide range of music including driving Jigs and Reels, exciting vocals, and beautiful ballads. An incredibly flexible and adaptive group, BOWI has performed at everything from Pubs and local faires, to private parties and weddings. Acoustic or "Plugged in", BOWI has never failed to get the hands clapping and feet stomping.
www.bowiband.com
Brotherhood of Oceanic Mercenaries
Cannons will Roar! Cutlasses will Clash! Jigs will be Danced and Shanties will be Sung! Enjoy lively performances and theatrical re-enactments by the notorious crew of the "Emerald Rose". This fun- loving band of scallywags will raise your spirits in song and thrill your senses with suspense and intrigue; charmin' their way into your good graces all the while. "So batten down yer hatches, stow yer wenches and ...Prepare to be Boarded!!!"
www.boompirates.com
Cannons will Roar! Cutlasses will Clash! Jigs will be Danced and Shanties will be Sung! Enjoy lively performances and theatrical re-enactments by the notorious crew of the "Emerald Rose". This fun- loving band of scallywags will raise your spirits in song and thrill your senses with suspense and intrigue; charmin' their way into your good graces all the while. "So batten down yer hatches, stow yer wenches and ...Prepare to be Boarded!!!"
www.boompirates.com
Cavallo Equestrian Arts
riders were truly born to perform. With six generations of circus bareback acrobatic skills under his belt, director Olissio Zamperla Zoppe has created two breathtaking shows for this year's Faire. The full contact Joust features battle weight lances and shields, and pulse-pounding, no holds barred battle that will leave you on the edge of your seat. The knights compete as well in the games of the Tournament, displaying their skills at the Quintain, Rings, Capture the Flag and the Gauntlet. Their second show, Ma'Ceo, is a gypsy themed equestrian performance that includes daredevil cossack riding, horseback juggling and truly unbelievable acrobatics. For pictures and video clips, visit CEA's web site
cavalloeqarts.com/
riders were truly born to perform. With six generations of circus bareback acrobatic skills under his belt, director Olissio Zamperla Zoppe has created two breathtaking shows for this year's Faire. The full contact Joust features battle weight lances and shields, and pulse-pounding, no holds barred battle that will leave you on the edge of your seat. The knights compete as well in the games of the Tournament, displaying their skills at the Quintain, Rings, Capture the Flag and the Gauntlet. Their second show, Ma'Ceo, is a gypsy themed equestrian performance that includes daredevil cossack riding, horseback juggling and truly unbelievable acrobatics. For pictures and video clips, visit CEA's web site
cavalloeqarts.com/
Goode's Company of Foot
From the shadowy, sodden recesses of Northumbria march a hale and hearty band of heroes. Goode's Company of Foote is a living history group dedicated to reenacting the life and times of a 16th century English trained band. We gather to embrace the camaraderie, discipline and chaos of a company of pike and musket as they variously served the will of their prince and purses during the reign of Queen Elizabeth.
www.goodescompany.com
From the shadowy, sodden recesses of Northumbria march a hale and hearty band of heroes. Goode's Company of Foote is a living history group dedicated to reenacting the life and times of a 16th century English trained band. We gather to embrace the camaraderie, discipline and chaos of a company of pike and musket as they variously served the will of their prince and purses during the reign of Queen Elizabeth.
www.goodescompany.com
Guild of Saint Brigid
Your face is new and your manner strange to us. Do you come from a far off land? No great matter, we welcome all in our village. Come ye and sit by the warmth of our hearth, share a tale if you have one, or listen to one of mine if you do not. This is our village, this is our hearth, Saint Brigid is our patron saint and in her name we bid you welcome.
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Your face is new and your manner strange to us. Do you come from a far off land? No great matter, we welcome all in our village. Come ye and sit by the warmth of our hearth, share a tale if you have one, or listen to one of mine if you do not. This is our village, this is our hearth, Saint Brigid is our patron saint and in her name we bid you welcome.
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Gypsy Realm Productions
Gypsy Realm Productions - With laughter and flare Gypsy Realm productions proudly presents some of the best beloved fairy tales of all times. Performed with marionettes and live performer's, You will laugh, cry and maybe even sing along with these unique and eventful players as they bring you the tales of Rapunzel, Little Red Riding Hood and Rumpistilskin. Fun for all ages, from 2 to 92, tales for the truly young at heart!
Gypsy Realm Productions - With laughter and flare Gypsy Realm productions proudly presents some of the best beloved fairy tales of all times. Performed with marionettes and live performer's, You will laugh, cry and maybe even sing along with these unique and eventful players as they bring you the tales of Rapunzel, Little Red Riding Hood and Rumpistilskin. Fun for all ages, from 2 to 92, tales for the truly young at heart!
Harley LaQuinn
(played by magician Matthew Van Zee), a brightly colored harlequin jester of renaissance Europe, easily recognized as the tallest man of the land topping out at over 9 feet tall from the bottom of his feet to the tip of his hat. Watch him as he nimbly cavorts around the faire getting himself into and out of the smallest spaces greeting fairgoers with his uplifting laughter accompanied by his pocket sized brownie Hannah, who is always mischievously rearranging his bag of tricks, you never know what will happen with the two of them around. When you see him don't forget to say Hi to Hannah!
(played by magician Matthew Van Zee), a brightly colored harlequin jester of renaissance Europe, easily recognized as the tallest man of the land topping out at over 9 feet tall from the bottom of his feet to the tip of his hat. Watch him as he nimbly cavorts around the faire getting himself into and out of the smallest spaces greeting fairgoers with his uplifting laughter accompanied by his pocket sized brownie Hannah, who is always mischievously rearranging his bag of tricks, you never know what will happen with the two of them around. When you see him don't forget to say Hi to Hannah!
Kumpania Paramitsha
Founded in 2000, the Kumpania Paramitsha is a group of talented performers portraying the Romany (or Gypsy) peoples during the 16th century. The Kumpania is made up of musicians, dancers, singers, fortune tellers, fire performers, acrobats and story tellers. The Kumpania are dedicated to recreating the gypsies of the Renaissance through culture, customs, language and of course music and dance.
Founded in 2000, the Kumpania Paramitsha is a group of talented performers portraying the Romany (or Gypsy) peoples during the 16th century. The Kumpania is made up of musicians, dancers, singers, fortune tellers, fire performers, acrobats and story tellers. The Kumpania are dedicated to recreating the gypsies of the Renaissance through culture, customs, language and of course music and dance.
Les Bouffons des Battes
The celebrated troupe Les Bouffons des Battes -- the irresistable zanies of Zanni -- bring their ridiculous slapstick to the stage. Combining a love of creativity, craftsmanship, and comedy, Ezra Homison and Tim Ruzicki develop original Commedia-inspired works showcasing handmade masks, hilarious writing, and highly hectic performances. Come and enjoy the crazed intrigues cooked up by a colorful cast of kooky characters in this year's offering: The Perilous Proposal.
The celebrated troupe Les Bouffons des Battes -- the irresistable zanies of Zanni -- bring their ridiculous slapstick to the stage. Combining a love of creativity, craftsmanship, and comedy, Ezra Homison and Tim Ruzicki develop original Commedia-inspired works showcasing handmade masks, hilarious writing, and highly hectic performances. Come and enjoy the crazed intrigues cooked up by a colorful cast of kooky characters in this year's offering: The Perilous Proposal.
MarCher
music from the Heart, especially for the Soul, Marty and Cheryl Johnson have been performing together for over 15 years, entertaining at Renissance Faire's and S.C.A. events since 1995. The music is soft and easy, sometimes romantic, even if the the story is sad. where as, at other times it reflects the actions of the times. Feel free to join in, enjoy the feeling of pleasure the sharing of a song can bring. Marty is an accomplished portraiture artist who upon your request would be most pleased to render your image on the pages of antiquity.
music from the Heart, especially for the Soul, Marty and Cheryl Johnson have been performing together for over 15 years, entertaining at Renissance Faire's and S.C.A. events since 1995. The music is soft and easy, sometimes romantic, even if the the story is sad. where as, at other times it reflects the actions of the times. Feel free to join in, enjoy the feeling of pleasure the sharing of a song can bring. Marty is an accomplished portraiture artist who upon your request would be most pleased to render your image on the pages of antiquity.
Matthew Van Zee The Traveling Mage
Bringing forth the Magic Realms of Fantasy. Opening windows into other worlds with his storytelling and magic. It is rumored he has been to the sacred places of Avalon and Shangri-La. Visiting Professor to many of the top wizarding schools; specializing in Talismans and Charms. With the aid of the fey and borrowing the help of Harley's brownie Hannah, Matthew Van Zee will be gracing the children's stage with magic to enchant all. With over 20 years of experience he has entertained hundreds of thousands of people across the United States as well as people from around the world. He has elated auciences at many fairs and festivals.
www.vanzeemagic.com
Bringing forth the Magic Realms of Fantasy. Opening windows into other worlds with his storytelling and magic. It is rumored he has been to the sacred places of Avalon and Shangri-La. Visiting Professor to many of the top wizarding schools; specializing in Talismans and Charms. With the aid of the fey and borrowing the help of Harley's brownie Hannah, Matthew Van Zee will be gracing the children's stage with magic to enchant all. With over 20 years of experience he has entertained hundreds of thousands of people across the United States as well as people from around the world. He has elated auciences at many fairs and festivals.
www.vanzeemagic.com
Oakleaf Revelers
It is said that brevity is the soul of wit... With this in mind, we, the Oakleaf Revelers have striven to bring various works of the Bard in as little time as possible, to you, and thus present unto you for your entertainment and pleasure, this summer, presently and at the moment, and for the time being, or until the local constabulary forcefully recommends our departure: The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet, also known as The Story of Woe or Four Deaths without a Wedding. (The Oakleaf Revelers are: Ella Cravens, Anthony Dreessen, Ila Faubion, David Cravens, Lauren Mikov, not pictured are Jane "Mumsy" Smith and Evan Randall.)
It is said that brevity is the soul of wit... With this in mind, we, the Oakleaf Revelers have striven to bring various works of the Bard in as little time as possible, to you, and thus present unto you for your entertainment and pleasure, this summer, presently and at the moment, and for the time being, or until the local constabulary forcefully recommends our departure: The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet, also known as The Story of Woe or Four Deaths without a Wedding. (The Oakleaf Revelers are: Ella Cravens, Anthony Dreessen, Ila Faubion, David Cravens, Lauren Mikov, not pictured are Jane "Mumsy" Smith and Evan Randall.)
Ravenrook Consort
The 16th Century's finest composers and ribaldest ballads performed by a consortium of historical scholars and entertainers. Ravenrook Consort combines the bawdry and beauty of the Renaissance to bring the music to life. Now in their 9th year together, this ensemble prides itself on the authenticity of its music, dress, instruments and approach. Come discover why the Renaissance never ceases to delight and surprise.
www.ravenrook.com
The 16th Century's finest composers and ribaldest ballads performed by a consortium of historical scholars and entertainers. Ravenrook Consort combines the bawdry and beauty of the Renaissance to bring the music to life. Now in their 9th year together, this ensemble prides itself on the authenticity of its music, dress, instruments and approach. Come discover why the Renaissance never ceases to delight and surprise.
www.ravenrook.com
Robin Hood and St. George & The Dragon, with Patrick Franz
Children are the stars of these shows. Six volunteers from the audience play the heroes, heroines and villains in these classic tales narrated by Robin Hood himself! The entire audience gets to join in the fun by cheering, booing and adding sound effects to the stage action. Fun for kids of all ages.
Children are the stars of these shows. Six volunteers from the audience play the heroes, heroines and villains in these classic tales narrated by Robin Hood himself! The entire audience gets to join in the fun by cheering, booing and adding sound effects to the stage action. Fun for kids of all ages.
SilverStrings
A classy Celtic fiddler and her rogue husband began to play beautiful music together one summer evening several years ago. So they started performing music with The Society for Renaissance Performers as SilverStrings. Mike and Diane will fill the valley and hills with their renditions of lovely Celtic music, jigs, reels, waltzes, hornpipes and airs for your pleasure and enjoyment. Dancing is always welcome!
A classy Celtic fiddler and her rogue husband began to play beautiful music together one summer evening several years ago. So they started performing music with The Society for Renaissance Performers as SilverStrings. Mike and Diane will fill the valley and hills with their renditions of lovely Celtic music, jigs, reels, waltzes, hornpipes and airs for your pleasure and enjoyment. Dancing is always welcome!
Schole of Pleasant Pastymes
Pleasant Pastymes for Faire Friends will be found in the family games' pavilion, provided by our village Dame Schole Mistres, Lady Cameron. Inside the pavilion you will find board games such as nine-mens-morris, draughts, or chess. Bubbles, nine-pins, pall mall and other amusements may be found in the yard. All are welcome to enjoy a respite from the busy hub-bub of the village green at Pleasant Pastymes.
Pleasant Pastymes for Faire Friends will be found in the family games' pavilion, provided by our village Dame Schole Mistres, Lady Cameron. Inside the pavilion you will find board games such as nine-mens-morris, draughts, or chess. Bubbles, nine-pins, pall mall and other amusements may be found in the yard. All are welcome to enjoy a respite from the busy hub-bub of the village green at Pleasant Pastymes.
ZINGER'S ROYAL MAGICK
Thinking adults (who comfortably bring their children) entertainingly discover "everything at this faire is real and everything is not real" when half a dozen talented performers and surprise guest artists present "Royal Magick's New Worlds Tour ... continued." Returning for the 11th year, award winning Zinger, the Magick and his Royal Magick troupe again demonstrate that they are the premier stage magic show for renaissance faires. "Unbelievable" is what audiences say and again they find something new to talk about. Enter into the world of ancient thought as something vanishes into nothing and nothing fills the stage with something. As close as you can get, discover the guarded secret of a classic explained in detail, gasp as courage combines with cooking in a death defying manner, marvel how penetrating curiosity can be, and chuckle through a dozen effects in forty five minutes. Don't worry how or why it's done, sit back and enjoy Royal Magick four times daily on the Royal Magick stage.
www.royalmagick.com
Thinking adults (who comfortably bring their children) entertainingly discover "everything at this faire is real and everything is not real" when half a dozen talented performers and surprise guest artists present "Royal Magick's New Worlds Tour ... continued." Returning for the 11th year, award winning Zinger, the Magick and his Royal Magick troupe again demonstrate that they are the premier stage magic show for renaissance faires. "Unbelievable" is what audiences say and again they find something new to talk about. Enter into the world of ancient thought as something vanishes into nothing and nothing fills the stage with something. As close as you can get, discover the guarded secret of a classic explained in detail, gasp as courage combines with cooking in a death defying manner, marvel how penetrating curiosity can be, and chuckle through a dozen effects in forty five minutes. Don't worry how or why it's done, sit back and enjoy Royal Magick four times daily on the Royal Magick stage.
www.royalmagick.com
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