Our Performers May 24, 2023 by Geoff Robb

Medieval Themed Entertainment

Medieval themed party entertainment

Looking for Medieval themed party entertainment for your special event?

Jester for hire with medieval tent

Looking for something unique and unforgettable for your event? We have a fantastic selection of acts offering medieval themed entertainment across the UK, bringing history to life. Our costumed performers are able to create an authentic performance for parties, banquets, corporate events, weddings, and festivals. Imagine welcoming your guests with the humour and antics of a jester, or setting the scene with the enchanting sounds of a medieval minstrel playing the lute or hurdy gurdy in authentic costume.

Our performers don’t just play music — they create atmosphere. From lively tunes and storytelling to interactive performance, our acts can roam among your guests or provide a focal point for your event. Whether you want background ambience or full-scale themed entertainment, we can help.

Add a touch of history and spectacle with our medieval performers — the perfect way to make your celebration stand out.
 

Hire a Court Jester - The Scottish Jester

The Scottish jester standing outside a castle

Looking for medieval themed entertainment that’ll put your guests into absolute hysterics?

This multi-skilled circus performer, magician, juggler, children's entertainer and jester has been performing as a full time performer since graduating from Glasgow School of Art in 2000. One of the characters that he has been developing is a Jester who he has attempted to make authentic as possible. 

A regular performer for organisations including Historic Scotland, he is the perfect act for anyone looking for a jester in Scotland.

He can perform as a walk-a-bout, or he can offer a 60 minute show that can be tailored to adults or children. His stage/street shows or offer circus skills workshops using a combination of juggling, magic and humour to add merriment to your event.
In the show he can juggle knives, an axe and ye olde baseball bat, while balancing on a roller bowler - and of course he also juggles good old fire. But don't worry, he's fully insured through Equity and can provide risk assessments for each activity.

 

Hire a Medieval Minstrel - The Midlands Minstrel

Ian the Minstrel holding multiple instruments

This Midlands Lute player and Medieval Minstrel has been performing publicly on a variety of instruments for 40 years - large and small venues from the Albert Hall to village halls.

He can perform as a soloist, duo or larger group and has appeared on TV and radio.

He is available for concerts, weddings and dances and specialises in the music of the renaissance and medieval periods on replicas of original lutes, renaissance guitars, citterns, gitterns, harps and a range of other historical instruments, playing arts centres, festivals, clubs, weddings and school workshops.


 

Hire King Henry VIII to Welcome Your Guests

King Henry VIII standing at a banquet

Bring history to life at your next event with our Henry VIII lookalike in full costume. Perfect for themed parties, weddings, corporate events, or historical celebrations, our larger-than-life performer captures the presence, humour, and charisma of England’s most famous king.

Dressed in authentic Tudor attire, our Henry VIII lookalike is ideal for greeting guests, posing for photos, and mingling with the crowd. He can make grand entrances, deliver royal proclamations, and add a touch of fun and spectacle to any occasion.

Whether you’re planning a Tudor banquet, a historical festival, or simply want something unique to wow your guests, our Henry VIII lookalike is a memorable choice. He brings personality, character, and a regal sense of theatre to every event.


The Medieval Knights

Hire our Medieval Knights for your event! This highly experienced group of historical performers and re-enactment specialists can be hired for all kinds of events and have a huge range of costumes and props.
The Medieval Knights offer a great range of interactive activities and demonstrations ranging from sword fighting, living history, craft demonstrations, puppetry and lots more. 

The main solo medieval performer in this group offers himself as a Medieval Knight alongside up to 30 other roles, covering 500 years of history. Characters include a knight, monk, archer, King or craftsman etc. This medieval walkabout act is historically accurate, interactive and fun and is of course available for photo opportunities etc.

Their St George' Knight School is very popular at Medieval fairs and events and features St George himself, hobby horse jousting, a fire-breathing dragon puppet, medieval twister game, kids trebuchet, medieval camp with kitchen and lots more. Perfect for getting kids involved and having fun!

2 knights fighting with swords

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