Danger Slash	One half of the famous "Hack & Slash Show!" Watch Slash as he performs dangerous acts of questionable sanity. Will he survive? Don't miss it!
The Dueling Fools	Rocco and George are the Dueling Fools, a comedy sword-fighting show. Two men who make Richard III look like a Dick. Two men not afraid to say the name of...the Scottish Play! Two men that made Shakespeare have a loss for words. Two men born to be two men.
The DaVinci Bros Comedy Opera	Bob Da Vinci takes his audiences on a hilarious ride as they become players in his wacky view of art, history, inventions, culture, and opera - dynamic audience participation comedies make the audience the star as they becomes the orchestra, the sound effects and help to tell the story. Sensational family fun!
WonderFool:	Entertainer Joel Newlon brings his daredevil comedy show to the Great Lakes Medieval Faire. With zany comedy and feats done by no one else on earth, it's a must see for the whole family!
The Hopeless Romantics Comedy Show	Telling love stories through out the ages, but the way they REALLY happened! Because in the books they got it all wrong! This Interactive Comedy Show involves the audience to portray some of history's most tragic couples.
The Minstrels of Mud	When Happy & Harry ran off to join the real circus, Pester found himself lost and alone. But, Mud works in mysterious ways! The Prophet Harry KrishLlama has come to spread the word, and the word is MUD! Joined by Belch Gurglespit, the three become Muddist Monks, and as the Minstrels of Mud, raise their voices up in praise of all things brown!
Highland Games	Join the fun! All are welcome to participate or just watch these challenging traditional Scottish Highland games. Prizes will be given out to the winners at each show! 2 shows daily

Musical offerings:

Axel the Sot	Heard on DOCTOR DEMENTO! Ahoy Matey! Climb on board with the original Drunken Sailor for a Comedy Show filled with Naughty Songs, Memorable Toasts, Bawdy Jokes & Outrageous Limericks (including NEW songs and jokes!). A true veteran of the Great Lakes Medieval Faire, your day at the festival just isn't complete without setting sail aboard the Drift Inn and sharing a laugh with this Seasoned and Salty Sailor!
Owain Phyfe	A vocalist of the New World Renaissance Band, playing the "Greatest Hits" of ancient times, this well-traveled minstrel returns to our shire with music from abroad. Ancient songs in English, Spanish, French, Latin, German, Welsh, Provencal, Hungarian, and Ukrainian are presented for your pleasure. Ah, romance!
Menagerie Music	Description coming - patience is a virtue!
Silent Lion	Intense instrumentals and lyrics of a Medieval mysticism reveal Silent Lion to be genuinely enchanted. Spirited and romantic or passionate and brooding, Silent Lion will bring you into their own magical world.
Rio Blue	See his antics as he provides percussive accompaniment at the joust, the Chess match & other village events throughout the day. You can also find him with Owain Phyfe for most wonderous music.
Naughty Bawdy Babes	Two beautiful and naughty wenches singing songs to blush by.

Circa Paleo (formerly Elysium & Emuziki)	The violin sings ancient melodies. Ethnic drums paint a lush rhythmscape. These minstrels breathe new life into instrumental folk songs of old. Experience a passionate musical journey from East to West.
Barrett Taylor	Through the lanes of the shire this wandering piper roams, and the melodies of the Highlands will be heard by all.
Captain John Stout	Description coming - patience is a virtue!
From the Ashes	Description coming - patience is a virtue!
The Plunder Doggs	Join this duo of scallywags as they perform seas shanties, pirate songs and traditional sailing songs, combined with comedy and story-telling.
Michael Manderen	Be swept away by the melodious tunes of our Medieval Minstrel, played on lute and viola da gamba as he meanders through our magical lanes.
Lady Opelia More's Dance Show	Lady Ophelia invites you to "Flirt the Old Fashioned Way," by dancing the dances of Merry Ole England and beyond! Watch, Dance, Frolic, and Flirt as you are entwined in the History, the Joy, and the Traditions of the dance. 2 audience participation dances daily.
Lady Judy Plester, the Village Fiddler	Nimble fingers and a dazzling array of melodies graciously come from Lady Judy and her violin. Sure to enchant and mesmerize one and all throughout the shire. Come and listen wherever you find her playing either alone, or with others, and you surely will not be disappointed.

Follow the Drama:

Opening Gate	As Queen Berengaria address her new subjects and readies the village for the return of her husband, King Richard the Lionheart, and prepares for the Tournament of St. Ashby, the serenity of the day is shattered when Prince John arrives and calls to arms the Saxons. The supporters of King Richard, the Normans, rise to action when the peace is threatened. With Sir Wilfred of Ivanhoe at his side as his Champion, how will King Richard defend his crown from Prince John, his usurper brother?
Royal Arrival	The Royal Procession into Avaloch! When Prince John is shocked that his brother King Richard the Lionheart is not imprisoned in Austria as he thought, he responds with a threat from his Saxon supporters. Tensions rise in this "stand off" between Saxon and Norman, each supporting their respective sides. Through the joy and excitement of the day's festivities, the pressure is rising on both sides...when will it boil over?
Living Combat Chess Match	Saxon and Norman clash on the Chess Board in our Human Combat Chess Match! King Richard the Lionheart takes on Prince John in an all out fight for the crown! Brother versus brother, king versus prince, and Saxon versus Norman in this battle of skill, strategy, and wit.
Living Combat Checkers	Peasant Uprising? Or simply training exercise? Watch Gurth and Oberon, King of the Fae, train the peasants in "combat" in this hilarious mishap of peasantry wanting to learn proper combat!

For the Wee Ones:

Knighting Ceremony	Bring the Kids! King Richard the Lionheart will make them a Knight or Queen Berengaria will make them a Princess! Truly, a memory to be cherished.
The Frog Prince	In this adorable puppet show, watch Prince Henry be turned into a frog! How will he return to his kingdom? Will the magic spell ever be broken? Children will learn important values such as self image, self worth, and realizing it's what's inside that counts. An ideal show for children ages 3-7! Come see the traditional story of acceptance and love with a puppet twist.
The Prince and the Pauper	Is that the Prince? Or is it a beggar? Chaos ensues when Prince Edward and Tom Canty switch places to see what the others life is like. Will Tom Canty be stuck as prince forever? Will Prince Edward be destined to beg for scraps for the rest of his life? See what happens next! Perfect for older children (7-12).

Entertainment staff:
Entertainment Director:	entertainment@medievalfaire.com
Fight Director:	Bob Noponen
Choir Director:	Kara Laughard

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