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Entertainment Information
Travel back to 16th Century England! Enjoy the colorful pageantry of costumed villagers, artisan and musicians, laugh with merry entertainers, and cheer for your favorite knight in a full armoured joust. Castle Gwynn, a full size replica of a twelfth century border castle, welcomes festival-goers to tour the 1st floor and castle grounds. The RoseDan-Freeman Weaponry Collection and Imogene Stones' Tapestry Collection will be on display at the castle. Come share the music, thrill at exciting stage presentations and jousting events, watch the Birds of the Gauntlet, and much more at festive Covington Glen... great entertainment for all ages and a must-see for the entire family.
It is 1584, and for twenty five years the festival at Castle Gwynn has brought joy to the people of England. This year celebrates Queen Elizabeth's Silver Jubilee. Can the villagers of Covington Glenn impress the Queen, or will plans spiral out of control?
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Performers included in the 2010 festival:
| Freelancers |
Pure excitement and breathtaking action as fully armored Knights on horseback battle for supremacy on the Tournament Field. This year presents the International Jousting Tourney on May 29, 30 & 31. - athletes from around the world meet in true competition. |
| Chessmatch |
For the entertainment of the Queen and villagers alike, kings and pawns compete in a game of Human Chess - swordfighting, action, and comedy! |
| Birds of the Gauntlet |
Master Falconer Kitty Tolson-Caroll brings her beautiful and fascinating birds of prey to educate and entertain you. See winged predators swoop in at dazzling speeds to capture food from Kitty's hand! |
| Washing Well Wenches |
You can bet your breeches these two will have you rolling in the aisles with comedy so outrageous, you won't believe the show is good, clean fun! NB: The Washing Well Wenches' show is rated PG. |
| Paulo Garbanzo |
When not performing his solo show at renaissance festivals nation-wide, Paulo is one of the world-famous Flying Karamozov Brothers. Blending comedy and amazing juggling into a show of death-defying skill, Paolo's supremacy over the laws of physics is not to be challenged! NB: Paulo Garbanzo's show is rated PG. |
| Oops! Comedy Knife Throwing Show |
Paolo Garbonzo and Giacomo the Jester (of Empty Hats) join forces to hurl razor sharp blades at each other, risking life and limb for the entertainment of their fans! NB: The Oops! Comedy Knife Throwing Show show is rated PG. |
| the Froyd Boys |
Two festival favorites return and join forces to bring you the Completely Mental Comedy Show! Let Bedlam doctors, Id and Ego Froyd, fill your prescription of snappy wit, zany antics and psychic pshennanigans. NB: The Froyd Boys show is rated PG. |
| Axel the Sot |
The sometimes naughty and always riotously funny Axel the Sot returns with his (in)famous songs and humor. Straight from the Poop Deck, this seafaring minstrel is definitely adult comedy NOT FOR CHILDREN. Bawdy songs, naughty jokes, and stories that make you blush. NB: Axel's show is rated PG-13+. |
| The Da Vinci Brothers Comedy Operas |
Bob DaVinci takes his audiences on a hilarious ride as they become players in his wacky view of art, history, inventions, culture, and opera parodies. Dynamic audience participation comedies that make the audience the stars. Guests become the orchestra, the sound effects and help tell the story. NB: The Da Vinci Brothers' show is rated PG. |
| Sloanwolfe |
Members of the original grammy-nominated Rogues have reunited to bring you bagpipes like you've never heard before. Defying labels, it's music for the soul and the heart.
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| Empty Hats |
Unplugged...but Wired. This band of talented musicians comes to our village to amaze audiences with their high energy Celtic music, both traditional and original. |
| Craig of Farrington |
This romantic balladeer can be found wandering the lanes throughout the festival. Stop, listen, and learn to love. |
| Rashaka Bellydance |
An exciting new bellydance troupe hailing from Nashville, incorporating a wide array of styles and movements from the folk, social and classical traditions of numerous Middle Eastern cultures. NB: The Rashaka Bellydance show is rated PG. |
| The Buckle & Swash Show |
These two hilarious brothers spin tales of pirates, swordfighting and comedy. |
| Royal Improv Comedy |
Performers from around the festival come together to create spontaneous comedy from the audience's suggestions. |
| A Midsummer Night's Dream |
The New Castle Players present William Shakespeare's classic comedy of young lovers and mischievous fairies. |
| Isaac Fawlkes, Magician |
Watch Isaac and his sidekick Rocky astound you with feats of magic and comedy. |
| Celestial Circus |
The Great Debate of the Astronomers. Witness for yourself the crime of Galileo, and see the stars and the heavens as the greatest minds of the Renaissance did. |
| Queen's Knighting Ceremony |
A chance for children of all ages to meet and be knighted by Queen Elizabeth I. |
| Celticopia |
Demetrius and Victoria of Empty Hats put their own special spin on music to put a song in your heart. |
| New Castle Madrigals |
The voices of the villagers of Covington Glen perform songs of the renaissance. |
| Merry Tales |
Ralph and Merry tell stories that will delight children and adults of all ages. |
| The Roses |
Master musician Michael Rosa is joined by lutist Teddy Johnson. Renaissance musicians who will raise your spirits and raise your smiles. |
| Lady Ettie |
Do not let her looks deceive you: Lady Ettie is the unquestioned expert in Renaissance fashion and etiquette - just ask her! Her shows will enlighten and amuse any audience. |
| Entertainment staff: | |
Ryan Gigliotti entertainment@tnrenfest.com | Entertainment Director |
Ginger Muse gingermuse@tnrenfest.com | Assistant Entertainment Director |
| Ginny Bartholomew | Cast Director |
| Kimberly Stockton | Costume Director |
| David Temple | Fight Director |
| Esther Cancasi | Movement Director |
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