Archery Demonstration
All Season

Visit Bosworth Field, where Mount Hope's resident bowyer/fletcher/arrow smith/pointier and archery expert, Master Will and his Apprentice Yeoman Neil, demonstrate Renaissance missile weapons. You are sure to be amazed, and just as certain to learn a thing or two about the ancient sport of archery.

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The Music of Barbary

Barby Holder, singer, songwriter, guitarist and hammered-dulcimerist entrances audiences with her own arrangements of trad folk, country and Celtic music with enthusiasm and comedic interaction. On stage and on the street!

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Bells & Motley
Olden Music, Dance & Storytelling
All Season

Sondra & John Bromka are true “Renaissance” artists whose accomplishments in historic music, dance, & literary traditions have inspired our audiences for many years. Theirs is an extensive collection of historic & folkloric instruments and finely-honed performance pieces. With 6 different shows to choose from, their artistry and spirit is demonstrated by their masterful command of music, storytelling, & dance.

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Burly Minstrels
August 23-24 through October 4-5

Through the enchantment of voice, flute, and guitar, these two wondrous troubadours offer both lively tunes as well as traditional ballads. Look for them on stage and on the streets!

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Demetrius the Minstrel
(Celticopia & Demetrius & Friends)
All Season

Join Demetrius for a rousing half hour of music, mirth, & merriement. Guest artists every week and be sure not to miss him as part of Empty Hats!

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Giacomo's Love Ballads
All Season

Join this talented minstrel as he sets aside his comedy and picks up his guitar. Take a moment to relax and be serenaded by one of the Shire's most talented balladeers. Don't miss him in Empty Hats too!

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Johnny Doggerel's Tall Tales
All Season

Doctor Johnny Doggerel's medical credits may be dubious, but his storytelling is in rare form as he re-enacts unabashedly fictional legends.

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Juggling Jan
All Season

Lady Jan Stratton sets aside her other half, Rick, and takes the stage for her own brand of mayhem and foolishness. You may even learn to juggle!

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Living History Music with
Master Kent Courtney
All Season

Shanties, jigs, and ballads flow from the many instruments of this roving, rambling minstrel. Living History Music will have you dancing and clapping. Is that two pennywhistles that he's playing, at the same time?

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The Mad Mechanicals
All Season

It's like Shakespeare, only entertaining. The Shire's zaniest acting troupe take the famous plays of William Shakespeare and...tweak them. Rubber chickens give new life to the Bard's classics.

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Mandrake's Magic
All Season

Equal parts magic man, con man, and madman, Mars Mandrake is sure to leave you baffled. Sleight of hand miracles, arcane and mysterious artifacts, and maybe even a visit from Sebastian the hydro-chimp! A standing challenge on the Shire is that Mars can do a magic trick with any object given him!

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Pasttimes Music

This duo performs music from the late 1400s to the late 1600s on period instruments, ranging from Courtly to Liturgical music, from Rustic to Refined.

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Pub Sing

Join your favorite minstrels of the Shire for rousing toasts and sing-a-longs.

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Peasant Dance & Peasant Dance Instruction

Join the villagers of the Shire and learn the movements, grace and artistry of the Peasant Dance, then join the Gypsies and Villagers and learn the art of dance both country and court.

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The Pyrate Auction

No day be done 'til the pirates have unloaded all of their plunder. Come to the Sea Hag, our great pirate Ship run aground in Swashbuckler Grove, to witness and partake in a riotous auction of pirate booty!

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Raggle Taggle Puppets
All Season

The playfulness of this performing puppeteer comes to life when ever she takes the stage fantastically bringing to life her storybook tales.

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Shakespeare

Shakespearean entertainments abound throughout the shire!

Tempest
All Season

Spirits, wizards and monsters! Tropical islands and drunken sailors! Let your imagination be swept away by one of Shakespeare's most magical tales.

Twelfth Night Trunke Show
All Season

Join William Shakespeare as he pulls members of the audience up onstage in a fast-paced adventure full of sword-fights, mistaken identities, romance, cross-dressing, and being chased by a bear.

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Romeo & Juliet Trunke Show
All Season

The Bard's tale of star-cross'd lovers, told to you as only the Bard himself can tell it. You'll laugh! You'll cry! You'll watch people die! Fun for the whole family.