The Great Dickens Faire

[Panache]

A few of photos from the Great Dickens Faire held in the Cow Palace in Daly City. The Red Thistle Dancers perform there every year and it is my favorite show hands down.

Heading out the door



Apparently my whiskers are quite period correct




Obligatory post show drink at the Absinth bar "The Bohemian"






Our group danced well, the two shows we did were well received, and we all had a lot fun

Happy Christmas Everyone!



Cheers

Jamie

[neloon]

This Dickens Fair thing is just something else that we, in the UK, find impossible to understand especially what on earth it could have to do with kilts
Alan

[Terry Searl]

This Dickens Fair thing is just something else that we, in the UK, find impossible to understand especially what on earth it could have to do with kilts
Alan

Just another great excuse to get all kilted up .....not that an excuse is needed though

[The Wizard of BC]

Jamie posted a Christmas greeting message
There was a themed event. He attended.
There was entertainment. He participated
He wore a kilt.

See, it's not that hard to understand at all.

[Terry Searl]

A few of photos of from the Great Dickens Faire held in the Cow Palace in Daly City. The Red Thistle Dancers perform there every year and it is my favorite show hands down.

Heading out the door



Apparently my whiskers are quite period correct




Obligatory post show drink at the Absinth bar "The Bohemian"

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Our group danced well, the two shows we did were well received, and we all had a lot fun

Happy Christmas Everyone!



Cheers

Jamie

Really great Photos Jamie......I especially like your mustaches......looks like you all had a grand time

[KiltedKnome]

Happy Christmas Everyone!



Cheers

Jamie

I think you look great, Jamie. I attended a Dickens Fair once, and it was great fun.

[Jock Scot]

Frankly Steve I am baffled with your reasoning. Likewise you are obviously baffled by mine and Neloon"s. I am afraid its just a difference of point of view, that seems to prevail from one side of the Atlantic to the other and pops up on this website from time to time. Nevertheless in spite of it all ,the world still keeps spinning on its axis.

[Panache]

This Dickens Fair thing is just something else that we, in the UK, find impossible to understand especially what on earth it could have to do with kilts
Alan

Alan,

The interest in and continuing success of Dickens Fairs across the United States is a testament to the lasting power and appeal of Charles Dickens' story "A Christmas Carol". The Great Dickens Faire I attend each year have actors portraying the characters from the story. If one arrives in the morning it is possible to follow them throughout the day as the characters act out the most important parts of the story. It is a fun way to bring the magic of the tale to life in an imaginative and interactive way. I wouldn't dare suggest that the Dickens Fair or its patrons is an exact replica of old London, but it is trying to capture a feeling of being in the world of Charles Dickens. I believe that there are Historical Re-enactors in the UK and Europe who have different sorts of events that are enjoyed by lots of people in a similar fashion.

As for highland dress in Victorian London. It is my understanding that Queen Victoria had an interest in Scotland and Scottish Country Dancing which led to the promotion all things Scottish in England.

I am a member of the RSCDS and a performer with Red Thistle Dancers. We perform at this event for the most part period dances* (both Highland and Scottish Country dances) using period music (in fact we always dance "The Royal Salute" that was written and performed for Queen Victoria herself!)

It is a very pleasant time, one I look forward to the entire year, and our dance group works quite hard to provide an entertaining show to the patrons who come to the Faire that day.

The very best part is seeing the young children and the joyful sense of wonder they have as they walk through the "streets" of Dickens' London marveling at the sights and sounds. The Dickens Faire is full of smiles, goodwill, and the Christmas Spirit.

That makes it plenty worthwhile

Cheers

Jamie







* Even if non Victorian dances are performed we are quite careful that they do not include steps or patterns that were not danced in the 1800's

[Terry Searl]

I really do appreciate how respectful everyone is in making their opinions known.....and by golly there sure are a great number of different opinions......about almost everything. Keep it up rabble if for no other reason than for the pleasure of the others reading them

[grizzbass]

some fun shots. I really enjoy the dickens festival here in california. great time to go a kilting and the byland group usually comes.