At the Ontario Pirate Festival we've got more entertainment than the crew's got scurvy! The most incredible performers and musicians have gathered from all shores to our town of Dry Bluffs, for no reason other than your amusement and amazement.
| Sibling Rivalry | A swordfighting show that pits sister against brother for control of their parents' pirate crew - fighting with swords and words, and both are razor-sharp! |
| Lady Lizzie Skylark | The high-seas aerial dare-devil! When the Lady Lizzie Skylark performs daring feats of strength and gravity-defying swings upon her sails, you'll gasp for breath from the edge of your seat! She's performed from sea to shining sea as both an aerialist and dancer - she's not to be missed! |
| The Eyrie Falconry Show |
Pirates had parrots and you can anagram 'parrots' to 'raptors', so maybe pirates had fighting birds as well? A demonstration of how humans and hunting birds work together. A chance to see these incredible birds in flight is a rare thing, indeed. |
| Thunder! | The Pirate Prince of Peril! The Buccaneer Baron of Balance! An international circus performer with a wide range of skills and a wicked sense of humor, Thunder will astound, impress, and entertain. He's also pretty funny. |
| How to Be a Pirate! | For every kid, cabin boy or girl, or any wee scalawag that wants to learn the salt life, this is the show for you! Our own Captain Kidd teaches the lessons of the Pirate Life to all that want to learn. |
| Zoltan the Adequate | A show full of bizarre feats of fire and dangerous stunts of daring-do! Come see Zoltan meddle with magic and risk life and limb (and maybe end up with a hook hand - or two), all for your amusement! This salty trickster is sure to awe and amaze you; it's a spectacle that's not to be missed! Brilliant? Amazing? No! Just Adequate. |
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| The Pirates McKenna | Two brothers (the heart and the whimsy of Hamilton's Steel City Rovers) present classic shanties and Celtic tunes, with a little mischievous fun and a lot of rollicking enthusiasm |
| Four Bits of Eight Chris Devlin with Erin's Marlore |
A band formed by the mutinous members of other bands - masters of shanties, Celtic, and East Coast music. Guitar, fiddle, and harmonized voice, this band is a festival favorite. |
| Old Man Flanagan's Ghost | New this year! Inspired by bands such as Great Big Sea, The Pogues, The Dubliners, and Flogging Molly, this engaging Celtic group plays traditional folk with passionate intensity. The fiddle tunes, sing-a-long pub rousers, haunting melodies, and warm vocals created by these musicians will bring a tear to even a glass eye. |
| The Pub Sing | There's no better way to end than to gather in the pub with all the pirates of Dry Bluffs. We'll sing sea shanties both bawdy and serene, tell a few jokes and tales, toast our friends and enemies, and send you off at the end of an incredible day. |
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| Jade Dragons Pirate encampment |
Every crew needs cunning, skill, and mental agility - test yours against Charity Rackham, the Pirate Queen of the North, by learning table-top games in the Jade Dragon encampment. Then get on your feet and compete in the Queen's Challenge to earn your personal Pirate Certification. |
| Cut and Run Pirate encampment |
Join Captain William Blydes and Jenny Teacups for a round of pirate lore and general tomfoolery! Pirate entertainment and education! And a (foam-sword) fighting pit where you can learn to fight like a pirate! |
| Mermaid Grotto Mermaid encampment |
Do Mermaids exist? We have three, so we're pretty sure they do! You can say Shello and visit with Princess Pearl, Mermaid Molly Flora, and this year's new mer-friend, River Mermaid Brie. Find them in their fin-tastic merfolk grotto. |
| The Vikings of Vinland Viking encampment |
Invading the Ontario Pirate Festival (in only the best way), the Vikings of Vinland bring an incredible cultural experience. See how the Norsemen live, purchase their wares, and participate in their games, exercises, and demonstrations. |
| Treasure Hunt! | Have yer heard the tale of the Buccaneer of Dry Bluffs? Old Captain Bill will give yer a map and send yer on your way. An interactive game played across the whole town, and a bit of treasure as a prize for those who solve the mystery. |
| Captain Carnegie | Life-sized pirate puppet Captain Carnegie walks the streets of Dry Bluffs, with bits of pirate knowledge to share. |
| Sparky the Dragon | Our (good-natured and very friendly) Pirate Dragon Sparky walks about the village in search of his golden hoard. Find him and help him look (or maybe just give him a hug). |
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| Molly O'Murphy, navigator | Sharlene Wegg (ass't Entertainment Director) |
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| Captain Kheir-Ed-Din | Antonio DeCoppi (Fight Choreographer) |
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| Captain William Dampier | Kevin Buchan | |
| Pubmistress Gabby Teller | Litisha Perez | |
| Jack Withakew, quartermaster | Kit Boulter |
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| Isabel Goldsworth, a fence - Cecilia Taylor | ||
| Navy Commodore Archibald Corby - David Cairns | ||
| Justine Verloren, a sailor's wife - Felicia Critchlow | ||
| James Tavish, muscle for hire - Marcus Taylor | ||
| Jonathan Jack, retired Jack of all Trades - Jeff Blakeney | ||
| Volunteer Cast: | Cookie, a pirate cook - Esther Jenny |
| Sibil Smithson, the blacksmith's daughter - Laura Prevett | |
| 5 Beards Bessie, a musician - Rose Dénommée | |
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