Highly acclaimed musicians in Kiev, Ukraine recorded the new score in one day. 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. '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.įor the new Medieval Times show, May began arranging compositions for scenes as early as fall 2010. For the third time, award-winning IMAX and feature film score composer Daniel May provides all of the dramatic musical elements that complete the Castle experience. When audiences experience the new show debuting on Wednesday, March 21 at Medieval Times, they may sense a familiar note behind every clash of swords. '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 friendly for the horses, their riders and especially the audience.' For the new production, de Lara and Baker worked with all of the horses and Knights to incorporate authentic dressage elements. Spanish Andalusian stallions, Quarter Horses, Friesians and Menorcan- from the Mediterranean island for which it is named- complete the mix of horses at the Chicago Castle and at each of the eight other North American Castles. '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.

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. And while there's still a general theme of 'good versus evil' throughout the show, guests will see much more of what they've requested- fights scenes that maintain the highest quality and safety standards.

With authentic weaponry and enhanced armor, the new production presents non-stop action tied to the tempo of the music. Director of stunt choreography Tim Baker began developing the fight sequences shortly after Cordner started writing the new script. For show times, Īfter the opening, guests will witness intricate battles that are in reality precisely planned sequences which have been practiced daily. Guests can purchase tickets at the door, online at, or by callingġ-888-WE-JOUST. Guests become part of the action, filling arena seats and cheering for one of six 'Knights of the Realm,' named after historic regions of medieval Spain. However, the new live production presents even more of audience favorites such as live jousting, swordplay, horsemanship and falconry. The live show still features two- and four-legged performers with a true medieval utensil-free meal, all in a recently updated, castle-inspired arena. This live performance has been two years in the making and features even more action-packed entertainment and a re-imagined 4-course feast fit for a king! While the new show has undergone a complete overhaul, some traditions remain. To further immerse guests in the fairy tale, Medieval Times encourages each guest to declare their allegiance by cheering loudly or promising to name their firstborn child after a favorite knight.This is the first completely new show since 2007.

Like royal guests centuries ago, spectators bask in the revelry while feasting upon a finger-friendly bill of fare that includes oven-roasted chicken, spare ribs, and a herb-basted potato. A spirited musical score infuses epic onslaughts with an extra dose of tension as adversaries joust atop stallions, deflect ferocious blows, and slice through suits forged of authentic junk mail. Each two-hour tournament channels the pageantry and spectacle of 11th-century Spain, pitting six competitors against each other inside a spacious, sand-filled arena. Choose from the following performances:Īt Medieval Times, ironclad knights clash for the title of King’s Champion in front of a wide-eyed audience who peppers the battlefield with cheers and jeers between bites of a four-course dinner.

Delve into a meal while being entertained with today’s Groupon: for $39, you get one general-admission ticket to Medieval Times in Schaumburg, complete with a four-course meal (up to a $67.65 value, including all fees). Watching a show during dinner is the most exciting way to liven up a meal, next to juggling silverware at the table or paying the violinists to play the entire Black Sabbath catalog.

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