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A. A. RON – A WANDERING TROUBADOUR Full Run at the Front Plaza Pavilion and In the Lanes

Recently released… or escaped from the leading asylum for the terminally confused, A.A. Ron wanders the streets of the village

singing songs while he searches for his lost love, or his lost pants… we’re not sure, but then again neither is he.

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ARTHUR GREENLEAF HOLMES Full Run in the Greathall Tent

Arthur Greenleaf Holmes is a sixteenth century libertine and until

recently, an anonymous poet. Today, by some miracle of an enduring spirit that we shan’t spend too much time examining, Arthur brings his wildly inappropriate poetry to stages throughout the free world. Arthur presents a show that is at once extremely literate, entrancingly lyrical,

breathtakingly scandalous and very, very funny.

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Weeks 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, & 7 at the Lakeside Point

Internationally renowned trick rider and horse trainer, Caleb Asch grew up in the Renaissance community. He has worked all over the world

with some of the most respected circuses and specialty horse shows. He was a founding performer with the Arabian Knights theatre in Orlando,

has traveled with Cavalia, Circus Flora, La Tarumba and Apzara Spectacle Equestre.

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BAM – BARD & MINSTREL Performing Weeks 1, 4, & 5 throughout the village

The Bard and the Minstrel is a Renaissance and Pirate themed two-man

musical comedy performance made up of Francis Freebird (the Bard) and James Hendricks (the Minstrel), otherwise known as BaM. The band

plays tried and true classic festival songs while applying modern musical styles to renaissance themed music.

Comedy, music and debauchery

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BEER GARDEN BARDS

Full Run in the Beer Garden Music Tent

The “Beer Garden Bards” is a new concept band, bringing together the talents of renowned individual musicians to play together creating

shows and harmonies never before heard and absolutely unique to The Florida Renaissance Festival. These musical sets are structured around

our 3 central musicians but every set could be different as other musicians throughout the festival join in and participate. The idea is to create a welcoming artistic environment for musicians to play together

and support one another. Our core artists are Randal Piper, Arthur Rowan and Matthew Young, the Pride of Ireland. Each artist maintains a national reputation for excellence and together they will create a sound

both fresh and festive and absolutely unique.

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BETTINA BAWDEVILLE

Weeks 2 & 3 in the Greathall Tent Rated R

Nerdy and Dirty, Bettina is a smutty songstress newly escaped from the

back alleys of the most popular burlesque houses of ill repute. A professional vagabond, she is often found being run out of the better

neighborhoods in towns and villages throughout Europe and the New World.

Due to various ongoing lawsuits and witness protection programs, a

current image of Bettina is unavailable though I’ve included the

illustration from one of her various wanted posters; but if you can imagine a uncommon woman with extraordinary powers of

observation, recently attacked by a pack of angry squirrels, wearing a shapeless frock of indeterminate origins covered in the dregs of

whatever has been left in the tankards of others… you might not be far off in your imagining.

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BLACKENSHEAR THE CURIOUS Full Run on the Washing Well Stage

With Bret Blackshear, comedy and amazing magic are what you can

expect delivered in his dry laid-back style. Entertaining, hilarious, and engaging for audiences of all ages, this seasoned performer and

consummate entertainer will win you over with his award winning comedy act!

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BLUE MUSE Full run at the Phyfe & Fiddle Music Pavilion

Blue Muse performs selections from the Cantigas de Santa Maria, a library of 13th century Spanish and Portuguese devotional music,

brought forward in time by way of modern sound textures and jazz leanings. Featuring the talents of Misti Bernard and Victoria Van Arnam.

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BROON Weeks 3, 4, 5, 6, & 7 on the Crown Stage

Broon has been making people laugh as one of the premier Renaissance Festival performers for over twenty-five years with his irreverent and

improvisational style. Combining magic, bullwhips, juggling and fire eating with a sharp wit Broon pulls the audience into the show making

each performance uniquely hilarious.

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BUCKLE & SWASH Weeks 4, 5, 6, & 7 at the Tudor Stage

Join Captain Red Swash Rogers and Mr. Jiff Buckle for pirate comedy,

sword fighting, and other… stuff.

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THE CAPTAIN’S PIRATE INITIATION Full Run at Tortuga Bay

Have you ever wanted to learn how to be a Pirate? Well how about

learning from a real one? After traveling from festival to festival all over the state of Florida, Captain Jack and Angelica want to show you how to

become a true buccaneer! Try on some pirate garb, get an official certificate, and even learn how to sword fight from the

good Cap'n himself! It's a swashbuckling adventure ye surely can't miss! This is a unique one-on-one experience for the young and the young at

heart.

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CELTIC MAYHEM Full Run at the Good Knight Pub Stage

Combining the talents of members of three of the renaissance faire

circuit’s most popular musical acts, Celtic Mayhem has been entertaining audiences with their unique, raucous brand of Celtic folk

music since their debut in the Spring of 2007. Featuring Ty Billings (Minstrels of Mayhem) on vocals, guitar, and

flute, MartynWylde (Wyldefyre) on vocals, bass, guitar, and bouzouki and Jack Stamates (Generica, Avalon and more) on vocals, fiddle, recorder, and percussion, Celtic Mayhem have developed into a

remarkable “Celtic power trio”. When performing at fairs and festivals, the band plays Celtic traditional music and folk songs, along with

original and contemporary music with a traditional feel.

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THE CHARMINGS Full Run on the Once Upon a Stage

Three lovely princesses from far off kingdoms have come to our village

festival at the invitation of the Royal Family. These three gracious princesses have come to share songs and stories of the royalty. They

bring grace and elegance to the streets of Kimmendale, and take great delight in meeting the local guests, peasant and prince alike.

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CHASTE TREASURES Weeks 4, 5, 6, & 7 in the Greathall Tent

Rated R

Winner of multiple accolades from the Annual Renaissance Festival Podcast Awards, Chaste Treasure is an all women's A Cappella ensemble with a look and flair like no other. Truly a treasure, but questionably chaste, do not be fooled by our high-class clothes! Our bawdy singing combined with highly entertaining and engaging shows will be sure to have you laughing in the aisles.

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CHARRY GARCIA Full Run, On the Streets

Our village’s own one-man band. This multi-talented performer will delight audiences with music both playful and melodic on a variety of

instrument.

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CHRISTOPHE the INSULTER Full Run in the Insultorium Tent, near the Tortuga Bay Pirates

Rated R

If you like your humor smart and dirty, come hear the Renaissance’s most articulate verbal mercenary insult victims for money. You’ll laugh so hard you’ll shoot beer out of your nose, even if you weren’t drinking

beer. Not for the easily offended. NC-17… at least

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COBBLESTONE CHARACTERS Full Run On the Streets

As you wander the streets of the village, you are bound to run into the Cobblestone Characters. Not fancy or dandy, the Cobblestone

Characters add atmosphere to the streets. This season we feature: The Sisters of Perpetual Inebriation, offering prayers and miracles to all who ask (and even those that don't), and

the Gardyloo Sisters, privy cleaners to the village.

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THE CODDYWOMPLERS Full Run at the Front Plaza Pavilion and In the Lanes

Jean Haskins and John Sowerby will delight guests arriving to our

festival with songs and melodies representing the finest of Renaissance traditions. They will perform in our newly developed music pavilion

located in the Front Gate Plaza

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COMMON STOCK

Full Run On the Streets

With a cheery "How do?" to all they meet, Jack Milgrew & Maddie Bliss can be found wandering up and down the lanes of the village with a

variety of traditional entertainments. Stop to peer into the depths of the Turnip Wagon of Wonders for Artifacts Historical, Biblical and

Fantastical, operate one of the hands-on Bliss Puppets as they stroll around in the shady spots or share a story about the village festival. Laugh with Jack & Maddie as they ride about on traditional Hobby

Animals. Join in the fun that working folk have turned to for centuries.

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CuDUBH

Full Run on the Good Knight Pub Stage

Combining the sounds of bagpipe and drums creates a musical signature unique and irresistible. This rollicking, high-energy performance

features both original compositions and traditional favorites.

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DeBRACEY PRODUCTIONS Full Run in the XTREME Action Arena

Debracey Productions is a live action stunt show. We combine trick

riding, vaulting, chariot racing, death defying stunts, full contact jousting and a gladiator style spectacle. Witness the romantic story of a beautiful warrior princess searching for her knight in shining armor. The masses

must decide the princess’s fate where the winner takes all, princess, kingdom, treasure, but does he win her heart?

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DJIAN TIE AFRICAN DANCER Full Run, to be found throughout the Village

An exotic dancer from the far continent and his friend bring a vibrancy

and athleticism unparalleled within our village. Having performed throughout the world, they truly reflect the international qualities true

to the spirit of the Renaissance.

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THE DUELISTS

Weeks 1, 2, & 3 on the Tudor Stage

Sword fighting and comedy duo, match wit and witticism, insult and innuendo. A show about the art of the duel, partnership under pressure

and fine, exotic hair care products.

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FAIRE WYNDS-GLASS HARP Full Run near the Once Upon a Stage

Glass Harps-the Glass Music of Eric and Susan Scites. Join us for a

relaxing experience of one of the truly unique instruments to come out of the Renaissance. The Glass Harp-or Ghost Fiddle-truly is an ethereal sound, sure to please even the grumpiest of trolls, ogres, teenagers and

husbands! Believed to be at once a cursed instrument-and a blessed one-it was said to have to power to cure heartache of the lovelorn!

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FAIRE WYNDS-YE OLDE FLEA CIRCUS Full Run, on the Once Upon a Stage

The venerable Flea Circus has a long and honorable history… O.K, maybe not "honorable", but it HAS been around a good long time.

Although most people associate it with the late 19th century, it actually traces its roots back to 'vermin shows' in ancient Egypt. Our fleas all come from good bleeding...I mean BREEDING stock. We use only the

finest imported fleas that can trace their lineage to the finest of historical entertainers!

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KATHLEEN FINNIGAN-BLACKSHEAR, VILLAGE HARPIST Full Run on the Streets-Lakeside

Kathleen brings music of the past alive with the magic of the Irish harp.

In ancient tradition music had the power to bring joy, sorrow, and

peace, all of which Kathleen delights to share. Experience beloved music of the Celtic, ancient, and classical traditions, some familiar and some

that is new again.

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FLIGHT OF THE RAPTOR-BIRDS OF PREY Weeks 1, 2, & 3 at the Lakeside Point

Flight of the Raptor was officially founded in 1995 by Ray Pena, Master

Falconer, and continues today as the finest example of this ancient sport. They provide birds of prey in flight and demonstrations designed to educate, enlighten, and amaze their audiences. Many thousands have seen their programs and return year after year; just visit the birds and

enjoy the beauty of the flight.

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GABRIEL Q Full run EXCEPT Week #3, on the Streets

Watch ye out for Sir Real and his beautiful, bizarre and hilarious big

puppets and stilt characters. Find him floating in the lanes with Giant Butterfly and Caterpillar, Baby, The Queen of Hearts on her high white

horse and many more!

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HARPER & THE MINSTREL Full Run in the Phyfe & Fiddle Music Pavilion

Talented and versatile Multi-Instrumentalists Jay and Abby Michaels make up the duo The Harper and The Minstrel. Their

unique sound has been influenced by celtic, medieval, renaissance, baroque, folk and rock music, which all results in a sound both unique

and beautiful.

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HEARTSTRING-JAMES O’CLAIR Full Run on the Streets-Between the Beer Garden & the Washing Well

Our modern day violins' oldest ancestors had one string and were held on or between the knees. Sometimes during the Renaissance, players adopted an alternative position of tucking the base of the instrument under the chin. James O'Clair presents a unique interpretation of the ancient one-stringed instrument he calls the "Heart String". Listen to

the haunting melodies as he plays his beautiful HAND MADE instrument.

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HISTORICAL GLASSWORKS Full Run in the Glassblowing Pavilion

The ancient art of glassblowing as demonstrated by Master glass blower

Jason Klein. He has made glass for the Pirates of the Caribbean, The hobbit and the upcoming Seventh Son movies. Watch as he makes the beautiful glass art of Rome, the Middle ages, the Renaissance, or just whatever you

want him to make right here at our Faire!

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IMPROVerished PLAYERS Full Run once a day on the Crown Stage

"We improvise because we are too lazy to rehearse."

The IMPROVerished Players are a raggle-taggle group of improvisational comedians who perform at renaissance festivals,

community theaters, and all-you-can eat sushi bars. After spending 21 days locked in a room to work on their special brand of comedy (ok, it was really rehab), they are now ready to entertain you and the masses.

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IRON HILL VAGABOND BAND Full Run on the Good Knight Pub Stage

Mark and Ehrich Gauvin, Arnie Parrot and Christopher Leidenfrost rock

the house with a high-energy performance of traditional favorites delivered at a break neck pace.

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IVANHOE BRASS Full Run on the Streets and various stages throughout the village.

Formerly Brighton Brass, Ivanhoe Brass is “Purveyors of

Fine Trumpetry” and has been performing at FLARF since 1999. Performing the hits of the 1600's, including such composers as King

Henry VIII, Thomas Morley, Thomas Weelkes, Heinrich Issac, Orlando di Lasso and more. Ivanhoe Brass can be found heralding at the front gate, the joust, the parade, the scenario and provides a grand entrance for our

royalty. Director Paul Southwood-Smith, “Southwood,” has been performing with FLARF on Bass Trombone since 2000.

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IVANOVICH! Full Run at the Magic Bar near the Beer Garden Stage

Performing magic across the country since he was a magician's

apprentice over 30 years ago. He was recently voted "Best Magician" in Milwaukee, and is currently working on imbuing inanimate objects with

life. At least that's what he tells us… Ivanovich will read your mind, multiply your money, and do the

impossible - all while making you laugh, shout, and keep asking, "What in the world?" Be warned - Ivanovich is Professionally Sneaky.

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JACKDAWS Full Run in the Beer Garden Music Pavilion

The Jackdaws deliver original, contemporary, and traditional Irish Rock to audiences across the land. This trailblazing trio will excite and have you coming back for more with their driving melodies and relentlessly aggressive lyrics. More Irish than a drunken roar, and a damned sight messier, meet The Jackdaws.

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JUDAS AND MAGNOLIA Weeks 1 & 2 on the Crown Stage

Dr. Judas Lynch and Ms. Magnolia Strange are an award winning husband & wife team of entertainers, illusionists, escape artists and circus performers. Judas and Magnolia have performed some of the

world’s best known and most dangerous escape stunts. Through comedy, suspense, and abundant audience participation the pair work to tell fantastical narratives and bring crowds to the edge of their seats

with death-defying stunts.

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KAMIKAZE FIREFLIES

Full Run on the Crown Stage

Comedy wrapped in lunacy wrapped in foolishness. This show is a combination of strength, physical agility and amazingly well crafted

routines, balancing classical theatrical training with disciplined circus physicality. It is a constantly changing series of routines, patter, physical impossibilities, unbelievable situations and audience interactions. They

are difficult to describe and impossible to forget.

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KELLY ACADEMY OF IRISH DANCE Full Run on Checkmate Stage

The Kelly Irish Dancers, under the direction of

a Coimisiun LeRince Gaelacha instructor and choreographer Caitlin Kelly, present a lively program of both traditional and contemporary Irish Dance. The Kelly Irish Dancers are winners of numerous Irish Dance Championships and are comprised of young dancers, age 5

through 19, trained at the Kelly School of Irish Dance in Ft. Lauderdale.

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LACE-N-STEEL

Full Run in the Hanseatic League Encampment

Throughout the renaissance there were festivals and fairs and one unique type of travelling entertainer would display feats of physical strength, flexibility or endurance. The Amazing Olaf is one of a rare

breed of entertainer with a demonstration of physical abilities that most certainly ought not to be attempted at home. Impossible to describe, this

is a performance true to the mountebank traditions of traveling sideshows. Found exclusively in the Hanseatic League

Encampment. Schedule to be determined daily.

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LADY OPHELIA’S DANCE PARTY Full Run at the Maypole

Lady Ophelia, a member of his Majesty’s court invites you to flirt… the

old fashioned way. She is well versed and most skilled in all the current dances and royal entertainments and offers you a wonderful

opportunity to join in the fun. It is a delightful diversion to learn a new dance and engage with new friends in movement and grace. The dance party is fun for all as you become entwined in the history, the joy and

the traditions of court and country dance.

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LIMEYBIRDS Week 1 in the Greathall Tent

Rated R

By special request, returning for one week only, our trio of tarts are the sweetest treat around and as tempting as a cold beer on a hot day.

The Limeybirds bring humor, grace and wit to some truly filthy material. They are tucked away in our “Adults Only” tent to protect the morals of society and to avoid uncomfortable conversations on the ride

home.

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JESSE LINDER – VILLAGE MINSTREL Full Run at the Front Plaza Pavilion and In the Lanes

Jesse is a versatile musician having worked with many festival

performers over the course of his long career.

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LIVING STATUE

Full run throughout the village

Art, architecture, performance

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TERRY MARSHALL – HAND PAN MUSICIAN

Full run, to be found lakeside

Terry Marshall is a local musician and fitness instructor performing on the Hand Pan, a percussive and melodic instrument both tuneful and

meditative. Listening to his performances inspires and calms and generates a true sense of peace and well being in our often chaotic and

noisy village. A gentle soul with a mystical touch, this unique instrument is sure to delight.

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MASALA GYPSY DANCERS

Full Run, on the Checkmate Stage

If you’ve ever wanted to run away with the Gypsies, then pack your bags for you will be captivated by the sounds and sights of the Masala Gypsy

Dance Show! Find yourself transported by the mesmerizing drum rhythms and enchanting melodies of their world-class

musicians. Experience the fantastic flamenco footwork, swift canes, and dangerous swords of their most beloved dances acquired from their

travels through the mysterious East all the way to the passionate West. Don't miss your chance to share the joy of music and dance with

the Masala Gypsy Dancers!

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THE MIS-ADVENTURERS Full Run on the Checkmate Stage

“The Mis-Adventurers is an interactive combat-comedy experience for all ages. Throughout their Heroes’ Guild meeting, Halvard and Peridot will do their best to inspire new recruits with their dazzling swordplay and quick wits, while settling their own petty rivalry at the same time. Who will best whom? Who will lose and suffer embarrassing punishments? The audience decides! Be sure to attend the next Guild meeting!”

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MOONIE THE MAGNIFICENT

Full run on the Tudor Stage

Juggler. Ropewalker. Foolish Mortal! BEWARE for MooNiE will stop at nothing to bring his comedy right to

you. He will provoke. He will endear. He will make you open your eyes! He may look like a clown, but he acts like he owns the place! Not for the

easily intimidated.

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MUSIC THE GATHERING Full Run in the Beer Garden Music Pavilion

Music The Gathering is an original, interactive, and energetic folk music show. Inspired by scenario and strategy games, Music The Gathering features a band of musicians who tell fantasy stories using songs with full harmonies and multi-instrumental arrangements, complete with jokes, toasts, and riddles. At strategic moments, band members may cast spell cards against each other, which force them to complete crazy challenges while performing the music.

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THE PUB CRAWL OF LEGEND

Full Run, Tours Meet at the Guest Services Pavilion just within the Front Gate

Greetings thirsty travelers, Our Village pub tour guides will eagerly take

you on our most popular tour of all time, The Pub Crawl. Join the legendary duo of The Duke of Norfolk, “Grand Master of Cultural

Festivities” and his Spanish compatriot and partner-in-crime Don Pedro on a fun, frivolous, and fantastic tour of the village of Kimmendale.

Expect a hilarious adventure filled with camaraderie, jokes, toasts and beer. You will face the ultimate challenge in joining them in the ranks of “Master or Mistress Drunkard” by sampling the finest ales throughout the realm. Be warned, you will have a good old-fashioned bawdy time.

Journey with them in Merry-making to 5 pubs and enjoy a different libation at each one.

Greetings Thirsty Ones! Our Village Pub Tour Guides will eagerly take you on our Most Popular Tour of all time, The Pub Crawl! Join the Legendary Duo of The Duke of Norfolk “Grand Master of Cultural Festivities”, and his Spanish Compatriot and partner-in-crime Don Pedro on a Fun,Frivolous,Fantastic Tour of the Village of Kimmendale! Expect a Hilarious Adventure filled with Camaraderie, Jocularity and Beer! You will face the Ultimate Challenge in joining them in the ranks of “Master or Mistress Drunkard” by sampling the with them in “Merry-Making” to FIVE Pubs and enjoy a Different Libation at each one

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RANDAL PIPER Full Run on the Beer Garden Stage and in the Phyfe & Fiddle Music

Pavilion

'Did he write that song? Did he write that song just now? Come and have a listen into the mind of musical chaos!'

Performing solo, and with Arthur Rowan as “Two Bard Party” and also with Matthew Young as the “Beer Garden Bards”, Randall Piper is a well-

traveled and highly respected entertainer, performing as a musician, singer, actor and comedian. He is our resident troubadour, presenting

both classical songs and original music.

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RAPTORS OF THE ROUND TABLE Weeks 4-5-6-7 at Lakeside Point

This location is a beautiful and informative camp featuring exotic birds

of prey and intelligent discourse upon the art and sport of falconry.

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REX BLAZER-VILLAGE MINSTREL Full Run on the Streets

Rex Blazer, who lives somewhere between Montana, Florida, Maine, and Alaska, has been energizing dancers nationwide for over 25 years. With

a focus on contra and square dance fiddling, Rex is well known for his for his "liberal" interpretation of traditional and contemporary tunes and pop music, blending them into his own uniquely improvisational

style.

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ROBIN HOOD AND MAID MARION Full Run on the Once Upon a Stage

Join Robin Hood and Maid Marion for interactive storytelling and tales

of adventure and daring do, daring did and daring done.

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SPARK THE FAIRY Full run, found throughout the village

Spark the Fairy is a fire and nature fairy traveling the country

encouraging belief in the wonder and magic of the unseen world of fairies and fae folk.

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SPLATTERTIME PLAYERS Full Run at the Mud Pit… IN the Mud Pit

A duo of adventurous storytellers willing to wallow in the earthier

aspect of humor while adding a whole new dimension to filthy humor and “ground breaking” entertainments.

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THOM BEDLAM Full Run, on the Streets

Never trust a pirate. Captain Thom Bedlam is landlocked awaiting

repairs or another ship. Life ashore has left him bored and bursting with tomfoolery. It’s a wild array of magical mayhem, the sharing of vastly

inaccurate knowledge and gregarious lessons on being a pirate. Almost learn how to counterfeit for unparalleled wealth, the possibly correct way to run someone through without spoiling the carpet, an improper

application of a hook as a prosthetic, and how to be taller through

lynching. It’s the most fun you’ll have this side of the Caribbean and gives you a whole new perspective for the saying “I’d rather be

sailing”. Yo Ho! Not so much memorable as hilariously traumatizing.

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TWO BARD PARTY Full Run at the Phyfe & Fiddle Music Pavilion

They are terrible at everything they do, except music. Coming to a

village near you to sing songs of magic, intrigue and danger. Providing great underscoring for adventuring parties since 1523.

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WASHING WELL WENCHES Full Run, at the Washing Well Stage

Swing by the wash pit and visit the Washing Well Wenches, where the

women rule and the men drool. They’re known for more than their stunning good looks. These girls are also “I peed my pants!”

funny.* Thankfully, they will wash them for you after the show.

(An actual quote from living audience member)

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WOLGEMUT Full Run at the Phyfe & Fiddle Music Pavilion

Wolgemut is an ancient German word which simply means “To be in a Good Mood”. Wolgemut performs historical and traditional music on a variety of early instruments. Our softer and gentler sound suitable to

this intimate setting will feature Smallpipes, harp, fiddle, flutes and hand percussion. Wolgemut strives to present the very best music in

unique arrangements with lots of attitude. In other words, Wolgemut plays early music for modern minds.

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MARTYN WYLDE Full Run, at the Phyfe & Fiddle Music Pavilion

With a repertoire derived from the rich folk traditions of Ireland,

England, and Scotland as well as his own original songs, Martyn Wylde continues the legacy of the Bards of old. His ability

to engage his listeners with personal stories and anecdotes about the songs leaves audiences feeling they have experienced a very special

performance by a uniquely talented artist.

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2019 ROYAL COURT AND VILLAGE CHARACTERS (Listed in order of precedence)

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His Majesty King Henry VIII

King Henry is played by Christopher Chisholm, one of our resident character actors having a history with our festival as a reliable and

versatile actor having played our village sheriff Sir Toby and taking a starring turn as “The Oaf” in our production of “Medieval Madness”. A versatile character actor with hundreds of professional productions

across the country, we are very fortunate indeed to work with this truly remarkable performer.

King Henry VIII is perhaps the best-known king in history, having

reigned as supreme monarch of England from 1509 to 1547. During the time of his monarchy he had 6 different wives, two he divorced, two he

beheaded, one died from complications of childbirth and the final queen survived mostly because she outlived him, serving as caregiver to the

old and infirm king in his last years.

GOD SAVE THE KING

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Her Majesty, Anne of Cleves, Queen Consort of England

Jennifer Higgins has portrayed Queens and Royalty for decades,

balancing unparalleled scholarship with an acute and experienced sensitivity to human interactions within festival theatre. She travels

effortlessly between historical accuracy, practical concerns, inspirational and the highly comedic.

This season she plays Anne of Cleves, the fourth wife of the mercurial King Henry. Politically astute and a born survivor, Anne navigated the

treacherous waters of political alliances and court intrigue. Though her marriage and reign as queen lasted less than a year, she is the only of

King Henry’s wives to have survived the marriage remaining for the rest of her life a close advisor and friend to the King and his children. Being referred to as “The King’s most Beloved Sister”, the King settled her in her own palaces and estates and awarded her a generous pension for

the remainder of her life.

GOD BLESS THE QUEEN

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Lady Ethel Hurst, Marquesa of Trevesto

Lady Ethel Hurst is a social hostess of the first order. From Venice, she sponsors young ladies from good families and hosts a finishing school. She is currently travelling with her two most recent charges, training

them to be suitable royal companions. She is also a writer of scandalously salacious popular fiction and has threatened to pen her memoirs, causing considerable consternation throughout the finest

families in Europe.

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Amara Cassata, Artiste, Celebrity and Toast of European Society

Living by her wits and the good graces of high society, Lady Cassata has

entertained thousands with her unique take on classical services. A beloved, gifted and surprisingly flexible entertainer, she has worked under some of the most powerful noblemen from every corner of the world. She is a familiar fixture in the salons, theatres, beer halls and

private residences of accommodating people of all persuasions seeking an intellectually stimulating experience.

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Lord Mayor Percival DeGage’

As Lord Mayor and local nobleman of the village of Kimmendale, Lord Percival considers himself sadly victimized by the incompetence of

others. In truth he is not so much beloved because of his abilities, but rather tolerated with amusement in spite of his tragic shortcomings. He

is often referred to as having a nervous temperament… because frivolously fussy hysteric is just too sadly accurate.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Lady Ettie

Lady Ettie, a customs authori-tea is a beloved character of taste and fashion endearing to our village and advising guests on matters of

etiquette and deportment. Always ready to assist visitors to Kimmendale on the changing trends of international fashions. Her

sense of style is described as unique. She reminds all that beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

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Ralphie the Ragpicker

Ralphie the Ragpicker is a beloved village character, part storyteller, part tour guide, part madman, all wrapped up in the tattered

rags of his personal history.

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2018 LIVING HISTORY ENCAMPMENTS

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Anger of the Mistress-Trebuchet Encampment at the Lakeside Point

Come witness an amazing demonstration of a medieval trebuchet. A catapult used to smash castle walls or throw projectiles over them.

There are demonstrations throughout the day. Encampment members are on hand to answer your questions about this unique weaponry.

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Everglades 5th Free Company

Encampment located near the XTREME Action Arena

This encampment features all the hardworking volunteers who perform the vital function of protecting both the audience and the horses for our

Joust shows. They also assist our Master Falconer and Master Archer with their demonstrations on the Lakeside Point. This dedicated troupe

have been with the festival for more than 20 years and have become such a necessary element in the smooth running of these large scale

spectacle shows, that they are often invited to provide Safety and Security for most of the major festivals in the Florida area.

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H. M. Royal Artillery Encampment located Lakeside near the XTREME Action Arena

H. M. Royal Artillery is freelance artillery battery that is employed by the King. Known as “Keepers of the Peace” they open the festival every morning, at his Majesty’s command, with a cannon shot. In the evening,

promptly at sunset they close the faire with a small arms and cannon demonstration. As a historic reenactment group, they are dedicated to

teaching and demonstrating the safe use of muzzle-loading black powder cannons and small arms. Once a day during faire, and by his Majesty’s permission, they conduct a live fire black powder cannon

demonstration in the Joust Arena Forecourt. The current arsenal consists of 14 cannons and over 70 different small arms. As acknowledged black powder experts with over 110 years of

combined experience with muzzle-loading weaponry of all types, one of their main endeavors is education. Stop by their encampment to learn

about the fascinating history of black powder and the weapons that used it.

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THE HIGHLAND TRADING COMPANY Encampment located just within the front gate of the village

Just inside the gates of our village you will find “The Highland Trading Company”. Enter a world of skilled craftsmen and tradespeople creating and producing goods for commercial trade with communities across the

seas and as close as within The Highland Trading Company encampment itself. The Highland Trading Company is an interactive

working encampment with opportunities to engage with the tradespeople and learn the history of various skills such as sewing,

spinning, embroidery; as well as trades such as blacksmithing, leather working and woodworking. Listen to stories and tales as the

encampment members, like all good Highlanders are great yarn-spinners. And be sure to look out for the giant red Rocking Dragon and

catch a ride.

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History of Chivalry

Encampment & Performances at the XTREME Action Arena

History of Chivalry is our living history encampment dedicated to the preservation and demonstration of the arts and skills of the warrior

knight. Twice daily our members will display combat fighting with live

steel. An exciting blend of adventure and danger, experience the excitement of yesteryear.

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Hanseatic League

Encampment located between the Good Knight Pub Stage and the Mud Pit

This encampment portrays the merchant caravans participating in

local faires within the period of the 1100’s through the 1500’s. Since our encampment demonstrates the unique diversity of the merchant

caravan, this allows our members to create and develop characters representing cultures from the entirety of the known world. The merchant caravan was a cacophony of different cultures brought

together for the sake of safety and companionship while traveling the trade routes throughout the renaissance world. Members of such caravans might have included merchants, performers, minstrels,

acrobats and scholars. The caravan would also consist of dozens of support personnel such as mercenaries for protection, hunters to

provide food, servants, smiths, weavers, brewers and livestock handlers. Because of this, within the encampment of the Hanseatic League you

might encounter many exotic peoples from the steppes of Russia to the Viking colonies in Iceland all the way down to the Arab peninsula and

into India with the exotic spice trade.

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The Ottoman Empire Encampment located between the Front Gate and the Crown Stage

During the 16th and 17th centuries, at the height of its power under the

reign of Suleiman the Magnificent, the Ottoman Empire was a multinational, multilingual empire controlling much of Southeast Europe, parts of Central Europe, Western Asia, and North Africa.

With Constantinople as its capital and control of lands around the Mediterranean basin, the Ottoman Empire was at the center of

interactions between the Eastern and Western worlds for six centuries. During various conflicts throughout Europe, great capitols rose and fell

often loosing great libraries and other repositories of knowledge and cultural histories, leading to the period known as “The Dark Ages". The

Ottomans held and protected the accumulated knowledge of the greater world for centuries. As Europe entered into the Renaissance the

Ottoman Empire began to share the arts, sciences and histories that they had so carefully maintained. It was through their influence that

much of the cultural histories of great countries remain. The Ottomans were artists, scholars and philosophers of the highest caliber, generous

with their knowledge and diplomatic with their strength.

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Paladin Society Encampment located near the Phyfe & Fiddle Stage

This special interest club from South Plantation High School caters to students who are interested in the Renaissance era. This club allows

students to participate in the whole spectrum of period life from costume and armour-making to dancing and cooking. The Paladin

Society is also home to Sir Elrick – Herbalist and Apothecary.

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