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New showes (what do you think):

Started by BagPipeBabe, April 10, 2011, 10:30:43 PM

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Merlin the Elder

Lady Cassandra, if it's a choice between Arsene and Marshal Laww, I would suggest the former, then if you have time, see Marshal Laww. I would like to think, for his sake, that it was just a matter of "getting his act together," as it were.
Living life in the slow lane
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I've upped my standards. Now, up yours.
...and may all your babies be born naked...

Lady Cassandra

Thanks Merlin the Elder for the suggestion.  That is one of the things I love about the fair and its fair folk- always willing to accept people and give benefit of the doubt. 

I have adjusted my schedule...and it might work out to see both! 


BagPipeBabe


MrHyde

While my wife and I did not go to the Lord Marshall Law show yesterday, I will say that as a character he was funny.  While not on stage he walked around the festival and calling out to basically no one... "Lord Marshall Law will now be shopping" as he entered a shop was engaging for the crowd.  He also on several occasions engaged members of the crowd as he walked around.  This may help his show become more popular.

We did see Arsene (which we have seen many times) and he is always great.  His show differed slightly from the one at TRF which was nice.  I sat through part of Lady Merilee Effingham's show.  She needed a microphone would be the only thing I would fault of it, otherwise entertaining.  Twig is AMAZING.  Her mannerism's make her a wonderful person to catch and watch.  We watched Don Juan and Miguel for the first time this year and they were very funny.  Mostly adult based humor so your younger children may not get it but the weekend we were there the misting bridge was turned on and it is right next to them so our younger children went and ran around in the mist.  Daniel Duke of Danger is really good.  It seemed to me like he needed a bit longer time frame though which is good because it left you wanting to see more.  Adam Crack is always funny and amazing.  You have to see his show.  Also, bring a copy of the 2011 Guinness Book of World Records and he will sign his listing for you.  We loved the music of Cast In Bronze but from an audience photo opportunity point of view the stage he is on is really dark.  We saw him at TRF as well and the lighting was much better.  We saw the German Brothers yesterday.  Loved the show.  They rate it PG, probably should be PG-13.  They were having technical difficulties during that show though that made their microphones static.  Hopefully that was a one time occurrence, otherwise that definitely needs to be fixed.  I saw the Moor of Dundee briefly and she has a really good voice.  Would recommend her for people that like to listen to music as they enjoy a beverage or three.  I had the opportunity to listen to Sara Mullen yesterday.  She is usually on one of the two bridges.  The setting and her music are beautiful.  She could become a small stage act in my opinion and do quite well.  Sloanwolfe is Scarby's high energy group.  We have seen many bagpipe drum groups and some are more engaging but Sloanwolfe does quite a good job I thought.  Lastly, if you have not seen Wine and Alchemy you must see this show.  They are extremely good.  So much so that my 10 year old daughter has all their albums on her mp3 player.  This is saying something in today's youth.  I have always found their music really good but their mingling with the audience leaves something to be desired.  Other acts do tend to treat the Renny crowd and fans better in my opinion.

Have fun at Scarby.  The shows and cast are great.  The location is probably the most beautiful for a Renaissance faire/festival in the State of Texas.
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Frequent - Scarborough, Four Winds, Sherwood, and Middlefaire as well.

cowgrrl

Sarah does have her own show twice a day on the small stage by the front entrance. I believe 12:30 and 2:30 but I could be wrong.

Ronald the Bald

Sarah's shows are at 12:30 and 2:00 at the Hightower stage. That is the one near the gate. If she is not at the stage or one of the bridges she will be playing at a wedding or reception. I think she did 4 weddings this weekend.

She generally plays at the Eagles Crossing Bridge most of the day and goes to the Villagers Bridge (near the bakery) after 6:00pm till cannon.

Merlin

Arsene is so friggin funny.... it's my new favorite. Anyone know who is replacing him after week 3?

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Merlin the Elder

From the printed program:

Week 4 - Danger Committee
Week 5 - Aerial Angels
Week 6 - David Arkenstone (Also shows the Bilge Pumps at the same time...dunno what that's about)
Week 7 - no one listed... might supposed to be Bilge Pumps this week
Week 8 - Dr Kaboom
Living life in the slow lane
ROoL #116; the Jack of Daniels; AARP #7; SS# 000-00-0013
I've upped my standards. Now, up yours.
...and may all your babies be born naked...

LadyStitch

I know they were haveing some special guests that were at other stages, but I could be wrong.
It is kind of strange watching your personal history become costume.

Merlin the Elder

There was a guest opening weekend (that I totally missed) called Bailiu Ceoil at the Sea Hag stage. Owain Phyfe will return to the Sea Hag on closing weekend. That's all the program shows.
Living life in the slow lane
ROoL #116; the Jack of Daniels; AARP #7; SS# 000-00-0013
I've upped my standards. Now, up yours.
...and may all your babies be born naked...

captmarga

Quote from: Merlin the Elder on April 18, 2011, 03:38:10 PM
From the printed program:

Week 4 - Danger Committee
Week 5 - Aerial Angels
Week 6 - David Arkenstone (Also shows the Bilge Pumps at the same time...dunno what that's about)
Week 7 - no one listed... might supposed to be Bilge Pumps this week
Week 8 - Dr Kaboom

David Arkenstone is a one-weekend performance Only.

Marga
Corp Capt Marga, Dame Den Mother, Scarborough Royal Guard.  Keeper of the Costume Closet.  Artist, Rennie, Etc, etc, etc

Merlin the Elder

All of them were, with the exception of Arsene.  There were multiple errors in the printed program for Scarby this time... I think they need to hire me to move down there and take care of them.  ;)
Living life in the slow lane
ROoL #116; the Jack of Daniels; AARP #7; SS# 000-00-0013
I've upped my standards. Now, up yours.
...and may all your babies be born naked...

cowgrrl

Quote from: Merlin on April 18, 2011, 02:49:47 PM
Arsene is so friggin funny.... it's my new favorite. Anyone know who is replacing him after week 3?



I like him too.  Apparently (I wasn't there) my BIL & SIL were some of his 'victims' on Sunday.  They liked him a lot.

FYI:  If you're headed to Rendevous he normally does CoRF too.  That's where we first saw him.

Gauwyn of Bracknell

Arsene is a geat performer.  I first met him in a magic shop in Mpls in 88 or so.  He was doing MNRF at the time. 
Born 500 years late

Gauwyn of Bracknell

Sir Ironhead

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Do not miss Doktor Kaboom, he is hilarious!  I saw him in Kentucky and would sit thru every show and almost dislocate my jaw from laughing.  You can get a taste at www.doktorkaboom.com
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