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Performers
Available at additional cost:  (Prices available upon request)

Sir Blackwolf & Dame Dagrny
Available to Portray Royalty, Host & Hostess or Master & Mistress of Ceremonies for your Event

  

Accolades:

I wanted to thank you both so much for making Family Day a success. Please pass my thanks on to everyone who worked with you that day. You were all amazing and lovely to work with. Thanks again!
Taubman Museum, Roanoke VA

I wanted to thank you once again for the profession and creative performance each of your contributed to the Short Pump Town Center, Masquerade Ball Event.  The management and staff at Short Pump were extremely pleased with regard to all the costuming, performances and atmosphere your talents created for their customers.
It was a privilege and memorable experience to work with all of you. 
Once Upon A Party, Spotsylvania, VA

Wanted to extend my sincere appreciation for the very impressive introduction you provided our football team this past Friday night. I know the players were very excited and it only added to the hype of a very big game. I have been coaching here for 23 years and this was the most memorable of any introduction we have ever had at Turner Ashby.
Again , thank you so much for your time and the awesome " Sir Blackwolf "I heard a lot of players talking about what a bad "***" he looked like.
Head Coach Turner Ashby H.S., Bridgewater, VA

 


H.M.Heralds

Guild of Court Trumpeters 
 
Have your event's activities announced by Sgt Benedict and his Troupe of Trumpeters
Watch Video on YouTube

 


 Lady Julie Eddinger
The Pleasure of thy company - 
Medieval Meals & Manners


Sir John
Acts as a host figure for rehearsal dinners, wedding receptions and corporate events

“The Magical Mind of Mad Maggie”
Join Mad Maggie, her dragon Richard, and some new feathered friends as they tickle your funny bone and your fancy. Kid friendly, Barry approved. 

Murals of Baltimore
Specializes in all forms of mural painting and public art such as fresco, marouflage, keim, plastering, decorative, faux, mosaics, and others. The studio also provides services for ephemeral art (streetdrawing).

Brett Copes
Stuntman, Comedian and Entertainer, World Famous BRETT! (formerly known as WHIPBOY™) has performed for almost 20 years, using Sarcasm and Stunts to entertain audiences. He has been called “a skilled blend of Polish and Danger”. Using Comedy, Bullwhip Skills, Escape Artistry and the “Worlds Most Dangerous Balloon Animals” he endeavors to make every performance memorable for every audience.

Sholo the Nubian
Available for Events, Appearances and Birthday Parties.

Bubble Wright
I see bubble making as performance art, but as one step removed. It is not the making of the bubbles but the bubbles themselves that is the performance.


DreamWeaver Productions has been delighting audiences around the country for over 20 years.

Faire Wynds Players
Join us as we travel back to the Quack Doctors and Amazing Medicinal Cures of the past! We can ail what cures you...or something like that...Got worms? No problem! Got Eye Thrombosis? We got a cure! Got a need for something TOTALLY different? Then look over there at Virginia's Vermin-Yep, along with the cures and potions we have 6 HIGHLY TRAINED FLEAS! Ready to perform for Your Amusement! Your Amazement! Your Entertainment! and Our Contractual Obligations! So join us for a fun-filled family show as Professor Chalmer's Bodkin-Childs' and his assistants present Ye Olde Medicine Show and Flea Circus or, The Doctor Is Real In!

Victoria Goring
Original stories made up on the spot...just for you, and your family! Story Theater brings new relevance to the ancient art storytelling, as Victoria Goring creates new stories live from children's suggestions.

 

Angela Hunt - The Painted Lady
 A traveling storyteller with a canvas dress that children of all ages paint upon while receiving stories!

Animals
Available at additional cost:  (Prices available upon request)


H.M.Hounds
Fee entails 20x20 foot space to set up colorful medieval tent where they may educate Patrons on grey hound rescue and accept donations.
Watch Video on YouTube




Carolina Camel Rides Petting Zoo
Available for a wide variety of events, contact us to appear at yours.


Educational Birds of Prey
Accipiter Enterprises

Free-flight Bird of Prey & Falconry Demonstrations. Educating the public at Sportsmen's shows, Wildlife Festivals, Agricultural Fairs, Renaissance Festivals & Scottish Games.

See Birds of the Gauntlet (tm)  on YouTube:  

The Monkey Man
I am a variety performer. I offer combinations of strolling stilt characters; platform performances of family oriented variety material (music, magic, juggling, story-telling, fire-eating, trained animals, etc.) in an old time vaudeville format; and ‘Monkey Business’-- patron interaction with my trained monkey, Django.
 

Jennifer Westhoff - Live Animal Adventures
A unique animal learning experience. We are devoted to teaching the public about the animals of the world. We are not a circus act. We entertain while we educate! Our presentations are great for fairs, schools, parties, day care centers, senior homes, festivals, family reunions or any special event.
 

Dancers
Available at additional cost:  (Prices available upon request)


Mandara
We perform group dances that are inspired by dance traditions from along the Silk Road (India, Central Asia, the Middle East, North Africa, and Spain).

Taaj Tribal Dancers
Providing Stage or Strolling Performances by the skilled Dancers trained by Lady Taaj

Dancers Oasis
Our vision is to share the joy that dance brings while nurturing the creative individual part of each person.

Celtic Gyspy Dance Troupe
Specializing in "Celtic Fusion" -
an exciting combination of world dance, music, and costumes...


Aela Badiana
 
My passion of the art form and my ability to combine authentic movements from various cultural dances with Oriental dance, thus creating new impressions. My shows are always changing and exciting with fresh ideas. So if you are looking for extraordinary, you’re in the right place.
 

Fleur - the Dancing Faerie
Performs soft-shoe Irish dancing to Medieval-type music and Irish Step dancing.
 Also participates as a strolling entertainer.

Desert Wind Dance Company
We are proud to celebrate our 16th year as a Professional Performance Company. Desert Wind and its members have become a sought after Entertainment Group on the Hampton Roads concert stages and along the East Coast at Seminars and Art Festivals.

Crimson Gypsy
I am a henna artist and Tribal Fusion bellydancer based in the Shenandoah Valley. I am happy to travel for henna appointments and dancing engagements. I am available for Prenatal henna for baby showers and Blessing Way celebrations. I teach privately or in groups and I am available for workshops on henna and natural body care.
 
Sharifa Asmar is renowned for her engaging and authentic Middle Eastern performances.
Her beautiful musicality, exquisite technique, and passion weave a magic carpet of Oriental dance.

 

Belly Dancing by Michelle

Nuit Moore
lefaylady@yahoo.com

Leyla Fahada
Offering dance with sword, veils, tea tray, and cymbals - all of which can be fitted to meet the ambiance of your event.
 

Fire Performers
Available at additional cost:  (Prices available upon request)


Juggler Bob
 Mixes comedy and juggling with music and audience involvement that is sure to delight everyone.
Watch the Video on Youtube

The Ohio Burn Unit
Offering juggling, poi spinning, fire eating and breathing, fire knife spinning and a wide range of props designed to bend and twist fire in unbelievable ways.
Watch Video on Youtube

Unifire Theatre
You will be astounded at the skill of these artists as they spin, juggle, breathe, toss, and eat fire.
Watch Video on Youtube

Patika
Fire breathing, fire juggling, and burlesque to thrill and entertain your guests!
Watch Video on Youtube

Jongleurs
Available at additional cost:  (Prices available upon request)

The Great Sashenka
 rope walker, contortionist and Storyteller.
Watch Video on Youtube


Buggler
Available for Birthday parties, weddings and other events.
Watch the Video on Youtube

Michael Taggert
Mark Gerard a renaissance Elizabethan performer with his show "les Jongleurs"

Pester the Jester
Providing exciting and unique entertainment for all ages

Juggler Jim
Juggler, stilt walker and  multitalented fun guy to have around


Nickel Shakespeare
Three girls, all of William Shakespeare's words, lunacy, speed, flips, tricks, stunts, and all for a nickel
Watch Video on Youtube

A Fool named "O"
This mute jester has entertained far and wide with his wordless wit, kinetic humor and playful interaction.
Watch Video on Youtube

William the Conjuror will entertain with his quick wit and his master manipulative skills. 

Magic Dave
Real Magic is in YOU!

Hodge Family Jugglers
This juggling father and three of his juggling sons offer spectacular entertainment for any event
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Using hastily thrown together props, hastily thrown together scripts and hastily thrown together actors, these folks believe they are the cream of the crop. By the end of their show you will believe it as well.

The Jayna Lee Show
Jayna Lee is a variety entertainer. Need a performer for your next event? Jayna offers a plethora of skills: acrobatics, contortion, stilt walking, fire-eating, juggling, aerial trapeze, aerial silk and stunts. She specializes in crowd interaction and delights audiences with her charming personality. The performance is adaptable to meet the needs of your event.

Pickled Brothers Sideshow
Any special event is made unforgettable with a Pickled Brothers performance.


Mandrakes Magic
Stage & Strolling 16th Century Magic
Watch Video on Youtube
 

Martial Arts
Available at additional cost:  (Prices available upon request)


The Barbarian
Stu Simmons
From Flaming swords to exciting displays of Horsemanship
 


European Medieval Arts of Arms, llc (EMAA)
An organization dedicated to the revival and teaching of medieval and renaissance fighting techniques.


Medieval W.A.R.
Weapons and Armour
Re-enactment

 Demonstration of Longbow, Sword,
Trebuchet and other Period Weapons

All's Fair in Love & War
Demonstrations of Medieval weapons and how they are conducive for a Happy Marriage!

Knightly Affairs
We offer fully armed and armored Knights to attend any event you wish


Sterling Swordplayers
Bringing their own brand of unique comedy and entertainment to festivals up and down the Mid-Atlantic.

Yankee Siege
Full Size Trebuchet capable of hurling 300lb projectiles over 600'
Watch Video on Youtube

Roanoke Sword Guild
Demonstrations/presentations of vintage/reproduction swords and historical swordsmanship
http://www.roanoke.com/extra/wb/238700

Hephaestus-Forge: Sir Goffery
Hand Made Weapons and Martial Arts Demonstrations

Dame Norma
A 13th Century Celtic Warrior demonstrating her Prowess with Sword, Axe, Knife, Spear and Bow

ORCS
Organized Recreational Combat Simulation
Watch Video on Youtube
 

Minstrels
Available at additional cost:  (Prices available upon request)


Puny Tunes

 
"The Wee Whistle" musical instruments and strolling performer


Thistlewood
Celtic Music and Dance


Amy Adkins
Alphorn


Master Teddy of The Roses
Renaissance and Medieval instrumental dance music


Virginia Highlands Pipes & Drums

 


Playford Spice
Offering Medieval, Renaissance and Baroque instrumentals of Guitar, Percussion, Recorder and Violin

Krishna Rose
Krishna Rose's music hold a blend of ethereal grooves with haunting background vocals and grounding drums.
Watch Video on Youtube

Highland Laura
I am available for weddings and themed events and other functions

Kilted~A~Faire
A strolling
music-dance duo out of
~Ontario-Canada-Scotland~

The Merry Minstrels
We feature the harp music of Karl Wienand and others for lever harp, pedal harp or 26 string lap harp.

Istanpitta
A United States based ensemble performing music of the 10th to 14th century Middle Ages including many traditional Middle Eastern dance tunes.
Watch Video on YouTube  

Music by the Master
Renaissance Virginal by
Gary Swartz


Round Hill Recorder Consort
Medieval music played in harmony on recorders.
Also available for Weddings & Feasts


Virginia Schweninger
An enjoyable and eclectic repertoire of the Classics, Broadway, Movie Themes and Traditional Harp Music . . . the music people love to hear.
Troubadude
Bringing history and culture to life through love songs, lute songs, story songs, pub songs; ballads, broadsides, and dance tunes

Pipe Major Mitchell
Traditional Bagpiper for All Occasions
Serving Washington, D.C. Metropolitation Area
Maryland, Delaware
Northern Virginia, West Virginia Panhandle and Potomac Valley areas
 

Tim Batten
of the Pipes of Argyll
Solo piper specializing in all periods and styles of Scottish History.

Touch of Class
Harp & Violin  Duo
540-942-3970

Elizabeth Robinson
Harpist
3934 Pineville Rd
Port Republic Va
540-289-9568


The Roses
Renaissance Instrumental Music

 


Dave De Bard
I combine traditional pieces with creations of my own I have been composing for...longer than I care to mention...using traditional techniques combined with my own unique modern stylings.


Wind of Time
Medieval music played in harmony on recorders. Also available for Weddings & Feasts

The Minstrel, Craig of Farrington
Songs of Love, Faith & Mirth, Songs of Heaven and of Earth

The Peartree Consort
A Renaissance mixed consort; recorders, lutes, guitar, harpsichord, viola da gamba, dulcian, and more.
 

Troubadours
Available at additional cost:  (Prices available upon request)
 


Lady Elyse
Performs Period songs for your enjoyment.

MacAlum

Family oriented Celtic trio performing on Stage and about the Faire
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Capt. Kerrigan
Songs sprinkled with some comedy and a bit of history

Maugorn the Stray
Wandering Minstrel and Pub Singer


Sir John the Minstrel
Clad in flowing garment and plumed cap, The Minstrel performs traditional European folk songs


Nicole Cooley Woodruff
Performs a variety of music accompanying herself with rhythm guitar playing Celtic folk songs and a variety of originals and covers.

Gretchen McMahon
Bard of the Stagg
She performs timeless music with Celtic and Middle Eastern influences on Celtic harp, mandolin and guitar. From delicately intricate instrumentals to rowdy, boisterous vocal tunes all wrapped up in Irish charm, she has been enchanting audiences across the country.


Lady Caera
Singer, harper, and writer, who is very passionate about the music, languages, and history of her Gaelic ancestors.


Silent Lion
Playing a unique blend of medieval, Celtic, bluegrass, Spanish and original acoustic music. The result is a sound of haunting melodies, interesting syncopated rhythms, and a poetic lyricism.

Eve Watters
With Celtic harp, storytelling, and an array of instruments, Eve Watters celebrates timeless tradition with new spirit and sparkling style, to resonate with all ages. Tales-with-a-twist interlace with ancient airs, songs in a dozen languages, and historic harps, Native-style flute, concertina, banjo, autoharp, pennywhistle or dulcimer.


Abby Green
Abby adds magic to any fair with her songs and stories.  She shares her voice in Medieval, Irish language, and Celtic folk songs on lute or octave mandolin.



Crimson Celts
Somewhere between the Renn Faires, Casinos, Theatres, Corporate Events and College Campuses roam a happy troupe of veteran players, musicians, actors and troubadours


Clan MacCool
Celtic Ensemble performing tavern sing-along and ancient Celtic tunes.
Watch Video on Youtube


Strella Do Dia
Medieval Music from Portugal
www.youtube.com/companhiaalforge


Al Cantara
 "Musique Jonglage et Danse au Moyen-Age"
Paris - Bordeaux - Nantes - Marseille,
France

Gypsy Aerlynne
Performs Tales of Traditional Values & Songs compatible with the Treble and Flavor of the time.
 
The Rogues
The Rogues formed in 1994 as a Celtic-based quartet. Initially appearing at Renaissance and Victorian Festivals, they later broadened their performance-base to include music festivals, theatres, Highland Games, clubs, pubs, and corporate events… anywhere that expressed a desire to present top-quality, high-energy Celtic music.

La Rossignol
The professional group La Rossignol presents Italian Renaissance music and dances. Their study of direct sources, added to historical, organologic and iconographic research and particular attention to the spectacular aspect of their work, has brought the group since 1987. Based in Italy and performing around the World.
 

Historical Re-enactors
Available at additional cost:  (Prices available upon request)


The Adrian Empire - Duchy of Cashel
The Adrian Empire spans the continental United States, with chartered
 subdivisions everywhere.

The House DuChasse
A group of diverse individuals who focus on Medieval Presentation and Living History based in Tidewater Virginia

Barony of Black Diamond
We are part of the Society for Creative Anachronism, Inc. (SCA). The society concentrates on the European Middle Ages and Renaissance, and members work to recreate the arts and skills of this era.

Isenfir
Providers of the Red Mountain Inn, a Medieval Casino
(no legal tender used in play)

Historical Miniatures Gaming Society
Relive famous battles and Pirate raids on a smaller scale

Baron Jonathas and the Red Scorpian
Providing Onager and Crew for Living History exhibitions
 

The Castiglion Fiorentino Historical Group
Flag-Wavers originating from the ancient custom of flag-waving dating back to the 13th century


The Kingdom of Cornucopia
Promoting Cultural Respect by living History


Castle Wall Productions
A theatrical combat troupe specializing in live-steel entertainment, portraying many characters, fictional and historical, based in 1194 AD England.

Aethelred's Iron Mongery

The Moody Crew
Based in the Hampton Roads area of Virginia and is available for educational and/or entertainment programs that can be customized to fit your needs

Russian Viking Encampment

 

 

Sir Heinrich
Teutonic Knight


Eireannach Fearthainn aka Mistress Rayne
The Irish Warrioress

Lady Elena Modarova vnuka
& Lord Waian McDonald
Medieval Living History Workshops
Heraldry, Gaming, Illumination, Weapons Demonstrations
 

The Virginia Medieval Arts Association
An independent Living History interpretation and study group based in the Hampton Roads area of Virginia, USA. Since our humble beginnings in 1995, our goal has been to research, re-create and educate others on the various aspects of daily life in the European Middle Ages.
 

Jousting & Equestrian
A
vailable at additional cost:  (Prices available upon request)


Knights of the Dark Empire

A combined riding group that presents traditional jousting as well as a spectacular gypsy equestrian performance.

American Jousting Alliance
Providing
safe, entertaining, exciting, and competitive jousting tournaments and shows.


Parodi's Academy of Medieval Martial Arts
Demonstrations of medieval equestrian games and horse archery. 

The Barbarian

Stu Simmons
Performing with flaming swords, mounted archery, spear & sword



Imperial Knights
A touring entertainment group who recreate the thrill of a medieval joust.
Watch Video on Youtube


Paragon Jousting
A theatrical joust troupe providing armored jousting suitable for renaissance faires, public festivals and private functions.
Watch Video on Youtube


The House DuChasse
A group of diverse individuals who focus on Medieval Presentation and Living History based in Tidewater Virginia



Blue Run Jousting
Providing exciting Jousting action for your Event.



Lords of Chivalry
Full Contact Heavy Armour Jousting


Brothers in Arms Jousting
The Premier Jousting Company in the Mid-West
 
Pony Tales, Equestrian Antics
featuring Lord & Lady Boyette, and Mistress Rayne
Scottish, Medieval and Fantasy Equestrian Performance

Noble Cause Productions is a company specializing in jousting, stage combat instruction, fight choreography, and horse stunts. We are dedicated to providing the highest quality shows for our audiences and clients. Noble Cause is continually striving to reach new heights with breathtaking new show concepts.

The Knights of Valour have been entertaining North American audiences with exciting shows of horsemanship, bravery, and chivalry. No matter what type of event, the cast and crew of the Knights of Valour are ready to entertain you in a style worthy of Kings!

The Seattle Knights combine excellent equestrian skills, high-energy acting, and choreographed stage combat using real steel weapons. We offer a variety of special show packages, any of which can be tailored to fit your individual needs and budget
 


 

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