New showes (what do you think):

[Lady Kett]

Marga! I must say I'm enjoying the Gypsies a lot this year. The whole troupe is very fun and entertaining. I am not certain if I'm just noticing them more this year or what, but ya'll are FANTASTIC!!! 

[Lady Cassandra]

I went this past weekend, and as I figured- I did not get to see all the shows that I had carefully laid out to see.  Oh well  I did get to see some great shows!

Wine & Alchemy- love the music, we actually went to a show on Saturday and a show on Sunday.  The show on Saturday- Roxanne was actually being playful with the audience- it surprised me.  Sunday, I brought my hubby to the show and she wasn't very playful...she told some of the same jokes, but didn't have the heart in it.  BUT- I still love them even if they are more shy then other performers.  

Arsene- so glad I went and saw him.  He reminded me of a dirty Red Skelton  I love the way he messed with the audience.  My friend didn't like that it was a "silent" show- but I thought that added to the comedy- it had a certain style about it that way, and I loved it.  We are bringing our little girls to the fair on May 7th and I would have loved to been able to take them to see him, but he will be gone of course.  BUT- the acrobats will be there that weekend, which sounds great.  

Christophe the Insultor- Well, was I in for a birthday treat.  My friends turned on me and I got to be one of his victims.  I must say, I enjoyed it!!

Adam Crack- WOW- loved it and he was fun in his interactions with the crowd.  Amazingly, with my cheap digital camera I was able to get a picture of the pop can exploding...I plan on taking my girls to see him for sure.  I might jus sit them on the front row and not tell them what he does.  Would that be mean....or funny?  Hahah

We saw the German Twins, and while I laughed and enjoyed it- it was pretty much the same as previous years.  And the show I sat in had a guy who was absolutely hilarious when he was pulled on stage for the crowd participation part.  

There were several times we were getting drinks (my favorite is a cider/ale mix...that sometimes they make me buy 2 cups and then they mix it, other times they allow me to buy 1 cup and just mix it that way...*shrugs*) BUT- I loved the live music that was playing at the pub areas.  I saw several different singers (for the many different refills) and enjoyed each of them.  

I think we saw a couple other shows, but those were the most memorable.  Can't wait to go back!

Oh- did anyone know/hear about the wreck that happened on Sunday outside of the gate entrance?  We were stuck in traffic for awhile behind it, but never found out what happened.

[Merlin]

Sooooo.... had to go see this Marshal Law act to see what everyone was talking about and I have to say..... ummmm... WOW.

Totally my opinion, which I am entitled to, his sidekick should work on a different character. Very confusing as to whether she is playing intoxicated or "special needs".
Not trying to be funny or hurtful here.... just a very confusing personality ... and as for the show... well.. it just missed the mark.

Daniel Duke of Danger - Fantastic and funny

Don Juan and Miguel - Really nothing to say here.... they are one of the best shows at any faire.

German Brothers...Adam Crack.... Knife throwers....  all worth seeing...very entertaining.

Motley Players... Wine and Alchemy .... always deliver

Will be checking out Aerial Angels in May and the Danger Committee next week

[Becky10]

Adam Crack was at the SoCal Ren Faire for a season and NO ONE went to see his show. It sounds like he's pretty amazing, I am sad I missed it. 

[Al-Nimer]

Adam Crack was at the SoCal Ren Faire for a season and NO ONE went to see his show. It sounds like he's pretty amazing, I am sad I missed it. 

He IS amazing!  I can't see how no one would see him...he's a major hit & a "must see" show here this year.

I have several photos of him and 2 short videos in my set from April 17, but here's the best photo I've taken of him:

[Al-Nimer]

Another show we found to be quite fun was Steel the Show.  It's basically sword fighting comedy with audience involvement.  However, it's only performed once a day on the Peg Leg Stage at 10:30.  I took a few pics, which can be found starting here in my set from yesterday:  http://www.flickr.com/photos/al-nimer/5648044015/in/set-72157626563747482/

[Gauwyn of Bracknell]

Danger Committee is a staple at Minnesota - we like them

[BagPipeBabe]

Another show we found to be quite fun was Steel the Show.  It's basically sword fighting comedy with audience involvement. 

See I did not find it funny at all. I would had left the show but I was too far forward. I wish they would put Ebenezer Crumby The Irate Pyrate back on that stage. He is in the White Horse Pub now. I LOVE the pub (dont get me wrong) but when he was on the pig leg stag he got a lot bigger crowd. I LOVE his show, it is a must see.
I still need to see Nature of Mercy. Has any one go to to before??

[captmarga]

Marga! I must say I'm enjoying the Gypsies a lot this year. The whole troupe is very fun and entertaining. I am not certain if I'm just noticing them more this year or what, but ya'll are FANTASTIC!!! 

Thank you!  We have developed our Gypsy Extravaganza out some this year.  We actually have two time-slots due to some miscommunication.

First is as on the web and sign-board - 330 on the turtledrome.  We will tell our usual Gypsy version of a traditional fairytale.  Then, we will have the audience help us on the second story... we have three bags of Villian, Hero and Location.  What they draw sets the scene for what we tell.  Sunday it was Goldilocks and the Bridge Troll (3 Billy Goats Gruff) at the Gingerbread Cottage (Hansel and Gretl).  No one knows what will happen, the entire show is 100% improv.  We make every single line up on the spur of the moment!

Then the 430 show we delay a bit til 435, same location.  Similar format, depending on our audience.  We might do the traditional and bag-improv both, or just the bag-improv stories.

Come support your the Vitsa of the Fiery Dawn, the Gypsies of Scarborough Faire!

Marga (aka Jofranka Whispersteppe, Pfuri Dai of the Vitsa!)

[Queen Bonnie]

 I loved the gypsies too! Lots of energy!
I missed Woodrat this year. I was told he would be back. I hope Ralphie the rag picker is OK?  Miss him too1

[lys1022]

Ralphie is fine.  He had other commitments for this year.  We're still waiting to hear if he's going to be able to visit for Memorial Day weekend, but he's pretty busy so it's iffy at this point.

[Lady Rebecca]

I still need to see Nature of Mercy. Has any one go to to before??

I always enjoy their show. It's sort of in the vein of Don Juan and Miguel, since they also do whip tricks, comedy, and swordplay, but they also pull kids from the audience, so it kind of becomes a little bit of a different show every time. It's definitely funny.

[raevyncait]

Nature of Mercy is always a good show. I love that it specifically engages the children. Capt John (I think that's his character), the "good guy" tries to recruit children all during the day as he walks around the faire to come and be his "lieutenants".  It's a fun show, and it teaches children a lesson about mercy and about not kicking a guy just because you've got the upper hand & he's down so you could do it.

and Tawn (Capt. John) is a nice little bit of eye candy as well...