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Come all ye Lords and Ladies, good men and women, young and old to merry old England in the year 1545. King Henry VIII wants all in the land to join him this glorious festival weekend in the Village of Cornwall.

Vistors will enjoy the wonders of the Gypsies from far Romany, stage shows, magic acts, jugglers and more will entertain you throughout the village. Come one, come all and enjoy the merriment.

Please Note:
In the spirit of the Renaissance, it is customary and traditional for Performers to "pass the hat" and accept a gratuity for their performance!

Interested in entertaining
at the 2010 Festival
please contact:

Festival Director
illinirenfest@comcast.net
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2010 Applications Now Available!

Deadline - June 15, 2010

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Performer Application

2010 Performer List
This is by no means a complete list; IRF receives new contracts weekly
from all types of performers for the upcoming 2010 season.
As we confirm performers, we'll post them here.

Special Guest Appearance by
King Henry VIII and His Royal Court

Ad-Hoc Renaissance Dance Troupe
Audience participation renaissance dancing.

Dan the Wizard
Magic through chemistry.

Court Jester's Corner
Featuring: Puppet shows for all ages.
Jugglers, Kids Krafts, Balloon Animals
Storytellers, popcorn and more!

The Ladies of the Salty Kiss
An all female improv comedy act
http://www.theladiesof thesaltykiss.com

Minstrel Woode
A popular duo from faires for and wide brings a collection of
folk music from their wide repertoire of songs. Musical troupe playing
bouzouki, hammer dulicmer, guitar, harp, herdy gerdy and whistle.
http://www.minstrelwoode.com

Misplaced Laces
Two wenches who are ditzy sisters, who sign and entertain
They've conned their way onto a pirate ship and are of course...
completely oblivious to the sea life!
misplacedlaces@hotmail.com

Prairie Players Theatre Academy
Presents excerpts from Shakespeare.

Hey Nonny Nonny Players
Whilst Sir Walter Raleigh, Sir Francis Drake, and Captain Aaron
in the Black fight for control of the ship, The Bloody Alex,
Cutthroat Lizzie, and Gracie O'Malley scheme to take it out of thei
hands (or hook) and the lone crewman, he who has no name,
tries to stay out of the way. Don't miss this comedy troupe's
swash buckling sword figths. ARRR!!

Royal Army of Comstock
Honor guard for King Henry VIII.

Windy City Wizard's Traveling Extravaganza
Medieval side show, magic, tarot card reading,
palm reading, astrology and fire eating.
http://www.windycitywizard.com