Photos courtesy of Lawrence Munne
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ARNIE'S NERDATORIUM Arnie is one of the Faire's newest stars, and his nerdatorium is a big reason why! Featuring Great Scenes from Big Stories, you might star in the show or play a part in the chorus! |
Photo courtesy of Joy Cai
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ARMOURED AND RAPIER COMBAT The Society for Creative Anachronism offers demonstrations of armoured and rapier combat as in ye days of olde. |
Photos Courtesy of Laurel Housden
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BARELY BALANCED These clever folks appear mysteriously to be both on the stage and off the wall. Come watch as Margret, Cameron, and Jimmy, or as you will come to know and love them, “Small,” “Medium,” and “Large,” balance precariously on top of each other, contort their limbs, and juggle knives as razor sharp as their wit. They'll incorporate a cornucopia of circus props into the fun including: Chinese yoyo (of death), rolla bolla (of doom), and hula hoop (of no particular threat). They may even use one of their favorite and most unpredictable props- YOU! |
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BIRDS OF THE GAUNTLET Falcons fly free, so hide your turkey legs. Don’t tell anyone, but there is a wonderful ecological message hidden within this beautiful show of avian raptors and their kin. You'll be astounded as these spectacular birds exhibit their free-flight skill directly over the heads of the audience. |
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CLOSING PUB SING At the end of the day, all the King’s men, the Queen’s ladies, jousters, jugglers and jesters meet up with the musical acts to sing and sway at the end of the day. |
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CHINESE INSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLE Prepare for an international history lesson as our medieval English village welcomes this amazing troupe from 13th-century China! This amazing act will always have a new way to thrill and entice with period-specific clothing and instruments. |
Photo courtesy of Cary Ader
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DA VINCI BROTHERS This high-powered audience participation show makes the audience the stars! Leonardo’s older brother predicts a Renaissance, but for now, well-rendered stories abound with the help of willing audience members and their cheering fans. Expect to laugh! |
Photo courtesy of Laurel Housden
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EMPTY HATS Empty Hats plays Celtic music unplugged … but wired! Whether a fun song or one that warms the heart, their traditional music is beloved by audiences at Medieval and Renaissance festivals all over the country. |
Photo courtesy of Joy Cai
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EQUESTRIAN GAMES In days of olde when knights were bold, they practiced and practiced at their equestrian skills so as to have the advantage over other horsemen when combat was joined. But for our money, it’s the horses who star in these demonstrations presented by the New Riders of the Golden Age. |
Photo courtesy of Laurel Housden
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GIACOMO THE JESTER Utilizing magic, juggling, storytelling, rope walking and extremely obnoxious behavior, is Giacomo the Jester a true renaissance man or just a hack of all trades? |
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GREENWOOD MORRIS DANCERS These are olde English folk dancing olde English folk dances. The dances are literally hundreds of years old, danced as they were danced when medieval faires were still operating for real as a celebration of joy at winter’s end. |
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GYPSY GUERILLA BAND This group plays a stirring set on the hammered dulcimer & zither. Their exuberant mix of folk music styles includes old-time, renaissance, Celtic, ethnic dance and even some originals. Band members bring a range of cultural influences and aggressively approach to traditional instruments. Their music will unify, entertain, and fire up people's imaginations. |
Photo courtesy of Laurel Housden
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HARPERS OF HOGGETOWNE The Harpers offer a bevy of Celtic harpists in musical agreement. An occasional Viola di Gamba may find its way into a flock of harpists, but the music still points heavenward. |
Photo courtesy of Laurel Housden
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THE HOOP ENCHANTRESS The Hoop Enchantress will spin, twirl, dance, and jiggle with her dazzling hoops, sometimes on FIRE. |
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ISAAC FAWLKES, MAGICIAN
Isaac Fawlkes is not your usual idea of magician. He combines outrageous comedy and unusual feats of magic to create a hysterical show that leaves his audiences in tears with laughter and smiling with joy. |
Photo courtesy of Lawrence Munne
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JOUSTING
Warhorse Farms and The New Riders of the Golden Age present full armoured jousting and swordplay. These knights in shining armor run full-tilt at each other on large and beautiful Percheron horses while brandishing pokey lances and swinging steel - for honor and glory and the loud cheers of their audience. |
Photo courtesy of Laurel Housden
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JUST DESSERTS These wenches are just what you deserve if you’ve been really, really bad. By contract, these “ladies” are G-rated. You can tell by the look just what they are thinking, and it is more than you ever wanted to know. |
Photos courtesy of Laurel Housden
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LIVING CHESSBOARD PRESENTED BY THIEVES GUILDE, INC. The leaders of the free world band together against a viking raid in a battle of wits and steel on a large chessboard where each piece is a living, breathing combatant. Dazzling stunts using real weapons are sure to amaze and astonish! |
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MAGIC & MAYHEM
Each year, the talented performers of Magic and Mayhem Productions present over 400 performances of engaging, family-friendly and theatrical comedy magic. Their popular Magic and Mayhem Comedy Magic Show provides quality live entertainment that features amazing magic, hilarious comedy, and the Mystery of Illusion presented with engaging interactions appropriate for all audiences. Featuring the terrifying “Bunnies in Peril!” |
Photo courtesy of Laurel Housden
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MAYPOLE DANCE
Grab a ribbon and follow along in this free activity suitable for the whole family! Since time out of mind, every spring has been celebrated by bright, beribboned community dances for children and their carefree parents. Everyone is invited to celebrate with Greater Hoggetowne during these rites of spring. |
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MEDIEVAL DANCE DEMONSTRATION
The Society for Creative Anachronism and Thieves Guilde partner up for a demonstration of medieval dances. |
Photo courtesy of Laurel Housden
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MUSICA VERA CONSORT This consort is riding the new wave of Renaissance music with authentic arrangements on authentic instruments. Only founder and maestro Professor Emeritus Jack Kitts-Turner is old enough to have been there when the music was new. This is the real deal for music lovers. |
Photo courtesy of Laurel Housden
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THE NEW MINSTREL REVUE This high energy band on the verge of absolute chaos bring their unique mixture of original music and traditional favorites. Enjoy their songs of drinking, sailing and adventure with a focus on storytelling and a high level of musicianship. They are known as the C, S & N of the middle ages. |
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OOPS! KNIFE ACT
Look out! Here’s a comedy knife throwing show-with a twist ... or is it twisted? You decide. Giacomo the Jester and Paolo Garbanzo team up for some dangerous fun in this harrowing example of genial incompetence. |
Photo courtesy of Laurel Housden
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PAOLO GARVANZO & HIS WHIRLING, FLAMING SHOW OF DEATH Currently juggling five torches on the walking globe, Paul's usual grand finale trick involves balancing on the "Ball of Death" and catching flaming torches thrown at him by volunteers! Paul is an experienced fire eater and manipulator of many props such as flaming devil sticks, diabolo, but his best tool is his comedy timing and personality. |
Photo courtesy of Shannon Ahern
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PROFESSOR DEWITT'S PUNCH AND JUDY THEATRE Sarasota's circus-trained Brent DeWitt presents his internationally recognized show in the British style, with classic routines and evergreen characters! |
Photo courtesy of Laurel Housden
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PUPPIES OF PENZANCE Watch in amazement as dogs of the high seas come ashore for laughs! |
Photo courtesy of Laurel Housden
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THE RAT CATCHER The Rat Catcher Emrys Fleet performs the hilarious Rat Extravaganza! It's comedy that's more than just a shift of wit, featuring Wilbur the Dancing Weasel! Stick around after the show to learn about the sport of Rat Pucking! |
Photo courtesy of Lawrence Munne
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SAHNOBAR DANCE This fine ensemble brings old Middle Eastern dance to ye Faire at Hoggetowne. Though the dancers have hidden cell phones, the dance moves are over a thousand years old. Live music makes the show a wonderful experience of days and years gone by. The dance is an art form that brings the sensibilities of the East to the Western audience. |
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SHERWOOD TALES Mutch the Miller’s son and Clarinda lead an unruly troupe of actors in great costumes. Casting call happens at the beginning of each performance. |
Photos courtesy of Laurel Housden
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ST. GEORGE MUMMERS Mummers plays originated as an ancient pagan custom celebrating Winter Solstice and Saturnalia, performed in pantomime and accompanied by raucous and boisterous noise so loud the words sounded like mumbling. |
Photo courtesy of Laurel Housden
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TOPSY TURVY
Topsy Turvy is an acrobatic, family friendly variety show featuring two ragamuffin, comedic sisters. They amaze and entertain audiences with their silly humor and amazing stunts. Watch as they perform acrobatic feats, tip toe like ballerinas on high rising stilts, mesmerize with the enchanting hula hoop and poi, and try not to drop juggling balls on their heads. With the new additions of whips of whistling glory and rolla bollas of DOOM, it's a must see show that'll keep you on the edge of your seat. |
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YE OLDE FLEA CIRCUS
Join Professor Chalmer's Bodkin-Childs and his assistants for a fun-filled family comedy show with an ancient vermin shtick and a Glass Harmonium. Got worms? No problem! Got Eye Thrombosis? They have a cure! Got a need for something TOTALLY different? Along with the cures and potions, they have 6 HIGHLY TRAINED FLEAS ready to perform for your amusement! |