Meet Our Enchanting Cast

The Royal Court

King James V of Scotland

Portrayed by

Mike Ellis

Bringing over 28 years of love for History and reenacting to the Royal Table Mike has his hands in many aspects of our festival.  No matter if he is portraying our King or if he is busy working behind the scenes, he pours all of his being into helping make QFRF the best place it can be.

Queen Marie De Guise

Portrayed by

Danny Thomas

In Danny's time with us she has portrayed a number of different roles spanning most every social class.  Perhaps she is most loved as the strong willed, intelligent, and caring Queen Marie De Guise.

Hark The Herald

Portrayed by

John Brook

John brings with him many years of acting in various forms.  He spends a lot of his day announcing to all that will hear the arrival of the Crown!  When not in royal service he can be found near musical acts, often performing with them.

Cardinal Beaton

Portrayed by Stephen Beckman

Stephen is one of the most knowledgeable guys we have met.  He enjoys researching the customs, history, and lives of the historical key players in Scottish and English history.  He truly embodies Cardinal Beaton.

Sir Oliver Sinclair

Portrayed by

Heath Miller

Heath has been very hands on with QFRF since he first joined.  He portrays one of the Kings closest friends, even though he doesn't allow our good King to buy more feathers.  He is the cupbearer to the King.  Heath has a love for history and music.  During the School year he spends his time teaching Band and Medieval history.

Lady Mary

Portrayed by Jennifer Miller

Jennifer portrays the Queens Lady.  She is a friend and confidant to the Queen as she has been one of the Queens friends for many years.  Jennifer in her free time, also teaches band and some how manages to keep her husband Heath in line and wrangle their young son....as well as help keep up with three teenagers....perhaps she should be a saint for keeping this all going.

Royal Guards

More coming soon

Villagers

Lady Kilagrew??

Portrayed by

Heidi Reneu

Heidi has spent her life portraying numerous characters from many different time lines. Heidi brings an abundance of experience, love, and laughter to our team.

Lady Lena The Royal Spinner

Portrayed by

Lean Brook

Lena is our Royal spinner she is one of our living history demos.  Stop by here area and watch as she sits and spins fibers into yarn, or maybe you find her turning her yarn into usable garments.  

Captian Red Beard

Portrayed by

Darrel Torix

Has spent well over ten years as a historical reenactor.  Often times behind the scenes, Darrel finds himself making the ideas of Mike and Kameron come to life.

Kamile

Mad Angus

Portrayed by

Danny Myers

Danny and his team are instrumental in helping all who pass thru the gates pass through history to 1540 Scotland.  As Mad Angus is our gate keeper and master of the coin, he is the first face you see and sets the tone for all interactions beyond the gate!  

More Cast Coming soon

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