2011 Stage Schedule subject to change. Please check back for updates.
Download the schedule for 3rd Weekend, October 1st & 2nd
 - Sign Language Interpretor available.
~ The Royal Garden Stage ~
Manly Men in Tights
Laughter, Steel
and Sex Appeal! One of the most successful shows in Renaissance Faire History. Creator
Michael Cawelti brings back this merry spectacle to the
Northern California Renaissance Faire. You won’t want to miss
this silly, swashbuckling, testosterone-fueled romp, where the audience gets
into the act, and the laughs are non-stop!
Performing daily at 11:30, 1:30 & 3:00.
Commedia Volante
The very roots of
Renaissance Theatre come to life through the colorful and hilarious form of
Commedia Del Arte. This modest band of barmy mirthful pranksters
captivate the audience with a unique design of provocative improvisational
Italian comedy. See the classic characters and scenarios that set the
foundation for generations of sketch comedy.
Performing daily at 12:15 & 2:15.
Serenata
Experience the beautiful
music and traditional dances of the exotic Serenata performed by the musical cast of Commedia Volante.
Performing daily at 4:15.
The Lord Mayor's Pageant
His most honorable Lord Mayor Ezekiel Willing and his sister Dame Phoebe certainly have a lot on their hands as they furiously plan for the Queen's arrival. As they celebrate a bountiful harvest, rumors abound that her majesty has chosen Willingtown to make an "important announcement". The whole town is teeming with anticipation. Why has her majesty chosen Willingtown for her holiday?
Performing daily at 1:00 .
The Queen's Royal Reception
Her majesty arrives in Willingtown just in time to celebrate her Christening day. The whole town is brimming with anticipation and merriment as they present an array of spectacular gifts to the queen. As the celebration commences, several foreign dignitaries arrive to present her majesty with their own special gifts. It becomes clear they have more on their minds than cakes, ale and mirth as they pressure her majesty to choose a husband from amongst their foreign princes.
Performing daily at 3:30 .
~ The Fools' Stage ~
BrooN
With a wit drier than the Sahara, BRooN will
leave you smirking and giggling throughout the day. It's been concluded for
some time that BRooN doesn't eat fire to impress the crowds, he just likes the
taste of the kerosene. A regular headliner on the national faire circuit, BRooN
is a crowd favorite. Recommended attire: straight jackets.
Performing at 10:30, 12:15, 2:00, 3:45 & 5:00 on September 17, 18, 24, 25 and October 1 & 2.
Performance times for October 8, 9, 15 & 16
to be announced.
Sound & Fury
Better than Shakespeare, it's "Fakespeare!" The comic trio of Sound &
Fury™ return to Willingtown after several award-winning world-tours,
to bring you part two of their 'classic' bawdy Greek parody-theatrical
saga, "Testaclese Descending" as well as "Hamlet & Juliet"
Richard, Patrick and Ryan's fast-paced one-liners will have you coming
back to watch the plays multiple times, just to catch all the wit!
Performing at 11:30, 1:15 & 3:00 on
September 17, 18, 24, 25 and October 1 & 2.
MooNiE the Magnif'Cent
Comedy to be seen and barely heard, Moonie
brings an indescribable style of showmanship rare to be found. Follow MooNiE
into a world where what appears to be, becomes apparently what it was meant to
be. Though maybe not! Fire on a tightrope ends a show jammed with tricks of all
kind. MooNiE always packs the house and leaves the audience wanting more. Check
the schedule and get there early. Seats fill up quickly.
Performing October 8, 9, 15 & 16.
Times to be announced.
MooNie and BRooN Finale
Come join the locals of Willingtown for the
Grand Finale. See MooNiE and his partner- in - crime, BRooN, bring
down the house.
Performing October 8, 9, 15 & 16 at 5:00.
~ Tournament of Horses Arena ~
World Tournament of Champions
Armed with lances, swords and daggers, the Knights of the Realm presents full contact jousting in Renaissance and Medieval style tournaments.
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Performing daily at 12:00 & 3:00.
Equine Show
The Royal Equine Guild proudly presents their fine collection of horses. During their daily shows they will be featuring the Gypsy Horse and the American Gypsy Horse Breed Association.
Performing daily at 11:30 & 2:30.
~ The Amethyst Arbor Stage ~
Dirty Laundry
Wet dirty women and good clean fun is what
this show is all about.
These hilarious and lively wenches are here to teach the unsuspecting a thing
or two about cleaning up their acts and how to dish dirt with the best of
them.
Performing daily at 12:00, 2:00, & 4:00.
The Merry Wives of Windsor
Windsor's distinctive tight-harmony sound is surpassed only by their comic
charm and lively, engaging performance style. Join these singing serving
wenches of Windsor's Tavern as they sing about their favorite subjects,
beer and men!
Performing daily at 11:30, 1:30 & 3:30.
This show is rated NC17. NOT suitable for children.
Belles of Bedlam
The notorious and naughty Peeling sisters are back with their bawdy songs and wicked Irish humor. They'll make a bold man blush and good man cry...for more, that is.
Performing daily at 11:00, 1:00 & 3:00.
This show is rated NC17. NOT suitable for children.
~ Chessboard Stage ~
Pipe And Bowl Morris
and Country Dancers
Keeping alive the roots of Renaissance
culture, The Pipe and Bowl Dancers take to the stage and the streets performing
classic Morris Dances with bells and scarves along with traditional
English country dancing as well. They are always happy to teach a dance for
those that wish to learn.
Performing daily at 10:30, 12:30, 2:00 & 4:30.
Siamsa La Cheile
These lively lads and lasses will capture
your hearts with their traditional Celtic dancing and music. These dances
have grown in popularity in recent years and are performed in their original
style and costuming. This is a a great show for the whole family.
Performing daily at 11:00, 1:15 & 3:00.
~ The Romany Camp Stage ~
The Magnificent Humble Boys
Presenting the world's greatest Russian circus direct from a sold out season in Siberia. Hundreds of dancing bears, monkeys, acrobatics and fire breathing otters. Well, that is, unless they don't all get past immigration. Then two performers will have to do the whole circus for you out of a trunk. The show even made Ivan the Terrible feel "not-so-bad." Kids and adults alike will revel in this farcical spectacle.
Performing daily at 11:30, 1:30 & 3:30.
The Sea Dogs
What do you do with a drunken sailor? These
legendary masters of maritime music answer that age old question in song. Fill
your tankard at the Rusty Cutlass and come and sing along.
Some deem them pirates and some call them sailors, we just call them fun.
Performing daily at 11:00 on the Royal Garden Stage and 1:00 & 3:00 on the Romany Camp Stage.
Teatro de España
Teatro de España presents:
The Chicken Prince / El Príncipe del Pollo
A young maiden visits her Aunt on her birthday . On her way back home, she comes across an old man with an offer she cant refuse. Reality and Fantasy clash together in this story about a Maiden, a Warlock, a Prince, and a curse!
Una doncella joven visita a su tía en su cumpleaños. En su hogar de la parte posterior de la manera, ella parece a un viejo hombre con una oferta que ella bisela la basura. ¡La realidad y la fantasía coinciden juntas en esta historia sobre una doncella, un brujo, un príncipe, y una maldición!
Performing daily at 11:00 & 4:00 on the Romany Camp Stage and a music set on the Cutain Call Stage at 12:30.
The Silk Road Caravan
This colorful troupe of curious wanderers bring you a precious cargo of passionate music and dance from the Exotic Eastern lands of the bold Saracen and the wild Dervish.
Come relax at Jazla's Coffee house and enjoy magical music and beautiful dancers in a relaxed atmosphere. You never know who'll drop in to perform!
Performing daily at 12:00, 2:00 & 4:30.
~ Curtain Call Stage ~
Capt'n Jack Spareribs
There are a lot of pirates around. But you can be certain, this is the one and only Jack Spareribs! No... Not that other Capt'n Jack... this one is even stranger. This pirate not only wields a sword nicely but also juggles knives and fruit, spins brass bowls on his face and will fool you with all manner of trickery! Jack Spareribs' show has something for everybody particularly if you like an obnoxious talking monkey named Maynard.
Performing October 1st & 2nd at 11:00, 1:00 & 2:30.
Cozy-n-Mez
The husband and wife team of Cozy-n-Mez perform mystical, comedy magic and illusions to the delight of children and adults alike. Amazing sleight of hand, daring escapes, and death-defying feats of magic will keep you laughing and on the edge of your hay bales.
Performing daily at 11:30, 1:30 & 3:30.
The Naughty Minstrels
Join your favorite Poets and Minstrels: Kit Marlowe, Ben Jonson, Thomas Kyd and more as they share lyrical tales of romance, adventure and gold! These colorful poets and players present a surprised filled romp of bawdy music and wit-filled comedy that is guaranteed to have you laughing, clapping, and singing along before they reach that ultimate conclusion: a Happy Ending…
Performing daily at 12:00, 2:00, & 4:00.
The Merry Waits of Willington
The Merry Waits of Willington are singers of Madrigals to Canons to Songs of the day, all unaccompanied by anything other than other human voices. We sing songs in three and four part harmony and encourage you to sing along with those you know. We may even teach you a song or two!
Performing daily at 10:30 & 4:30 and throughout the village.
Last Call
Come set a spell with the residents of Willingtown as they ring out the day in song. The Sea Dogs, The Naughty Minstrels and friends share laughter, ale and songs of revelry.
Performing at the Coughing Sheep tavern on Saturdays at 5:00 and at the Curtain call Stage on Sunday at 5:30.
~ Piccolo Pavillion ~
The Piccolo Puppet Players
The Piccolo Puppet Players
present the beloved classic "The Punch
& Judy show" Their lively antics will delight and amuse children of
all ages. Don't miss this well crafted twenty five minutes worth of lively
entertainment.
Performing daily at 11:30, 1:30 & 3:30.
Adventures with Mad Jack and Kate
Storytelling from the minds of two lovable lunatics! The bumbling Mad Jack Scratchet teams up with clever Kate Frenzy to take you on a rapid ride through the realms of legend, myth, and magic. Can you vanquish villains most vile, tame testy monsters, and survive the road to a happy ending? It's crafted for kids, but grown-ups like it too!
Performing daily at 12:00 , 2:00 & 4:00.
Sing-a-long with
Seraphina Sings-a-lot
Wee ones can have a laugh and learn a song or two as they 'Sing-a-long with Seraphina Sings-a-lot'.
Performing September 24, 25 and October 8, 9 , 15 & 16 at 11:00, 1:00 & 3:00.
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