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MORE CHIVALRY!
MORE RIVALRY! MORE REVELRY!
Two Years in the
Making, Audiences will Enjoy Jousting, Horsemanship, Falconry and
Fun
Hear
ye! Hear ye! King Carlos and the court at Medieval Times Dinner &
Tournament invite the lords and ladies of Atlanta to travel back to the 11th
Century as the castle debuts a brand-new show. Set to premiere on July 19, the
launch will mark the attraction’s first new program since 2007!
“The new
live performance will give our guests a one-of-a-kind experience that will keep
first-time visitors and returning fans on the edges of their seats,” said the
Atlanta Castle’s new General Manager, Ingrid Hunt. “The new show features
something for everyone, and we’re thrilled to be able to share it with audiences
beginning this summer!”
While
the show will offer many new elements and a fresh storyline, some of the most
popular traditions remain. Familiar highlights include the highly-skilled stars
of the show -- both two- and four-legged performers -- with a utensil-free meal
served in the castle arena.
The
Show
Almost
two years in the making, the new live production delivers even more audience
favorites such as live jousting, sword fights, horsemanship and falconry. Guests
are taken back in time and encouraged to cheer for one of six Knights of the
Realm, named after historic regions of medieval Spain.
In
addition to the storyline, the production includes a number of other updated
components, including new costumes, theatrical lighting, horse dressage
elements, choreography and battle scenes, as well as an entirely new musical
score custom-composed for Medieval Times and recorded in Kiev,
Ukraine.
“In a
sense, we’ve gone back to the basics,” said Leigh Cordner, Medieval Times’
Creative Director. “Guests will see a celebration of the horses along with more
action and elements of high drama. The streamlined plot allows more
concentration on the action.”
After
the opening, which will feature a mesmerizing performance by the Liberty Horse,
guests will witness intricate battles, which are precisely planned sequences
that have been practiced daily. Director of Stunt Choreography, Tim Baker, began
developing the fight sequences shortly after Cordner started writing the new
script.
With
authentic weaponry and enhanced armor, the new production presents non-stop
action tied to the tempo of the music. And while there’s still a general theme
of good versus evil throughout the show, guests will see much more of what they
like most – fight scenes that maintain the highest quality of action-packed
entertainment and safety standards.
The
Horses
While
almost all of the royal subjects at Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament stand
on their own two feet, the most celebrated members of the Kingdom are best known
for their trot, gallop, and canter.
“Audiences will witness authentic
jousting and equine presentations that would not be possible without four
special breeds of horses,” said Victor de Lara, a veteran horse trainer at
Medieval Times.
Pure
Spanish Andalusians, Quarter horses, Friesians and Menorcans – from the
Mediterranean island for which they are named – complete the mix of horses at
the Atlanta Castle.
For the
new production, de Lara and Baker worked with all of the horses and knights to
incorporate authentic dressage elements.
“Each
horse is unique,” said de Lara. “Like any of the actors and actresses in our
show, each horse has its own personality, so with our new production, we started
the training process several months in advance to develop new routines that are
exciting for the horses, their riders and, especially, the
audience.”
The
Music
When
audiences experience the new show, they may sense a familiar note behind every
clash of swords. For the third time, award-winning IMAX and feature film score
composer, Daniel May, provides all of the dramatic musical elements that
complete the Georgia Castle experience.
“Creating music to build the best
possible 11th century experience provides many challenges, but the reward comes
in knowing that millions of people will hear my creation over the next few
years,” said May.
May
began arranging compositions for scenes as early as fall 2010. Armed with
information such as show concepts, early drafts of scripts and videos, May set
out to create a strong and commanding musical score that would once again garner
favorable responses from guests.
The
Feast
Guests
will enjoy an upgraded menu for the utensil-free meal during the new
performance. The menu includes:
- Pureed Tomato Soup
- Garlic Bread
- Oven Roasted Chicken Half
- Larger BBQ Spare Rib
- Herb-Basted Potato
- Apple Pastry
- Larger Beverage Servings and Coffee
Ticket
Information
Guests
can purchase tickets online at www.medievaltimes.com or by calling 1-888-WE-JOUST.
For show times, visit www.medievaltimes.com.
Atlanta
guests can also find Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament on Facebook and Twitter and are encouraged to tag their
Tweets with #MTAtlanta.
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About
Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament
Medieval
Times Entertainment launched in Majorca, Spain, in 1973 and opened its first
North American Castle in Kissimmee, Fla., in 1983. Now regarded as North
America’s longest running and most popular dinner attraction, more than 50
million guests have experienced Medieval Times at Castles in Buena Park, Calif.,
Schaumburg, Ill., Hanover, Md., Lyndhurst, N.J., Myrtle Beach, S.C., Dallas,
Atlanta, Orlando, FL and Toronto, Ont., Canada. In 2007, the company moved its
North American headquarters to Irving, Texas, close to the company’s Chapel
Creek Ranch in Sanger, Texas. Medieval Times is online at www.medievaltimes.com and reachable at
1-888-WE-JOUST (888-935-6878).
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