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Theatrical jousting

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As the show must be repeated on a daily or weekly basis, all fights are carefully choreographed and rehearsed. Horses must be trained to withstand such peculiarities as the clatter of steel weaponry, the occurrence of a rider being knocked from the saddle, and the roar of large crowds. Special
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effects are often incorporated into the performance to provide the illusion of violent death or shattering equipment.
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is credited with developing the theatrical joust format in 1979; its first appearance was at the
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in Tuxedo, New York. This type of performance has become very popular at various
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Echoes of War: A Thousand Years of Military History in Popular Culture
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Typically a three-act affair, the theatrical joust consists of
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is a form of live entertainment in which a medieval
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Bristol Renaissance Faire

Linlithgow Palace
jousting
in conjunction with a scripted performance
Hanlon-Lees Action Theater
New York Renaissance Faire
renaissance fairs
villainous
heroic
knights
prop
ISBN
9780813122403
Categories
Theatrical jousting
Medieval-themed fairs by type

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