1999 Bristol Renaissance Festival

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THE 1999 BRISTOL RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL
PART 2
by Frank Hui

The Slash of the Pen, the Stroke of the Sword

Bristol Faire has developed a well-earned reputation for creating exciting and entertaining storylines filled with action and humor. This year's "story arc" involved the Queen choosing a husband -- and the problems arising from a love letter penned by Nick Cutter and William Shakespeare! But before going any further, the major players in this scenario should first be introduced.

The Heroes and Generally Goode Folk
The Bristol Harbor Seadogs -- Huzzah!!!! Capt Nicholas Cutter (Photo, left); Bandondo Montierro, Jack Bottoms, Big Jake Humphries and Molly Darling (Photo, below): a brave and true band of sailors loyal to the Queen. They were always ready to go at odds with the villainous Sir Edward Coke and his guards since Coke and his minions were evil... and besides, it made good sport!

William Shakespeare (Photo, left), a young bard of great talent.

Sir Edmund Tilney, Master of the Revels (Photo, right). He had all the preparations for Her Majesty's wedding ready to go and waited in anticipation for the choice of groom.

Sir Robert Dudley, Earl of Leycester, Master of the Queen's Horses (Photo, left). He is in love with Elizabeth and hopes to win her hand in marriage. Alas, it will not easy for there are RIVALS!

The Villains and Generally Annoying Folk
Count de Feria, ambassador from Spain (Photo, right). He was here at Bristol to also woo Elizabeth in the name of Phillip II, ruler of Spain.

Sir Edward Coke's Guards -- BOOOO!!!! Oswald Jaggers, Bardolph Simple, Morth Ragbone, Jake Spoody, Harris Tuttle (Photo, left); Kit Carruthers (First Photo, below); and Sadie Tumbles (Second Photo, below). They were a viscious lot, not above any cruelty. Stay out of their way!

And last, Sir Edward Coke -- HISSSS!!!! Diabolical nemesis of the seadogs, he would have liked nothing better then to see them all hang! Sir Edward had possession of Nick Cutter's love letter and believed it to be addressed to the Queen (Photo, left). He also declared the letter a threat to Her Majesty and wanted Cutter arrested!

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This page created 11 August 1999
This page updated 12 August 1999

Disclaimer: This--and the Webpages following--are an *Unofficial* look at the Bristol Renaissance Festival held near Kenosha, Wisconsin, every year since 1973. The author of these pages is in no way, shape, manner or form connected with the Bristol Renaissance Festival (OFFICE ADDRESS: 12550 120th Ave Kenosha, WI 53142-7337), Renaissance Entertainment Corporation, and/or any of the sponsors associated with this event. All opinions expressed are strictly this author's own.
All photographs on this page are copyright Š1999 by Frank Hui.

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