Event checklists
JANUARY
NZ MEDIEVAL FAIRE - Organised by Andria Goodliffe, the NZ Medieval Faire includes re-enactment groups from throughout NZ, with battles, dancing, plays, archery, have-a-go activities, and artisan stalls. The Romans have their own living history camp, with a display of authentic Roman legionary tents, army gear and gladiator gear, a table and shade-cloth area (very important in summer) for relaxing, and the front of the camp roped off as an area where we can spar, demonstrations to the watching public, and answer their questions. By arrangement with Andria we can have our own public showtimes in the main field for a Roman or Gladiator display. We also participate in other displays by arrangement. Take plenty of water.
FEBRUARY
CHINESE LANTERN FESTIVAL - A free-entry event that we attend in the evenings for a meet-and-greet, as Romans or gladiators, with the opportunity for the public to get selfies and ask questions. We meet at the Roman temple with good private parking, kit up, and a short walk over to the domain. We represent the Chinese city of Liqian ("Legion" the Chinese name for the Roman Empire), a real city in China (google it!) that claims to be descended from Romans that founded the city some 2000 years ago. Scholars generally believe this claim to be spurious, but it is certainly very interesting. Liqian has built Roman monuments and put on Roman displays to generate tourism. Generally it is very crowded, with long queues for the food, so it is better to snack back at the Roman temple. This gets very crowded, with a lot of demanding photographers, and we often have to call time in order to keep moving. Best to split into groups so that more pics can be taken at once.
HOWICK LIONS SUMMER FESTIVAL - Organised by the Howick Lions (previously this was the Howick Military Tattoo organised by Sharon Stewart). It is unknown if the Tattoo will return next year or remain in this form, with a main entertainment stage and children's activities. The Romans have a living history camp with kids' "have-a-go" in our usual spot by the carpark. In this case, our Roman and Gladiator shows will be performed before our tents, because it is not really suited for display up on a stage, and we prefer more immediate audience participation.
MARCH
WALDORF MEDIEVAL CARNIVAL - Organised by Nic Harrison for the Waldorf School as a fundraiser, there are many re-enactment groups including horses. We work with Darryl and Hans of Legio X for the Roman display. It may be possible to train on Saturday afternoon and camp overnight for the Sunday event. There is group combat against Den Valknut as barbarian opponents, and advancing vallum against Geoff Boxell's archery team.
APRIL
AUCKLAND INTERNATIONAL CULTURAL FESTIVAL - A free-entry event that we attend for a meet-and-greet, as Romans or gladiators, with the opportunity for the public to get selfies and ask questions.
WAIKATO SHOW - Attended by Geoff Boxell to promote the Wulfing archers.
ROYAL EASTER SHOW - A free-entry event that we attend for a meet-and-greet, as Romans or gladiators, with the opportunity for the public to get selfies and ask questions.
CAMBRIDGE AUTUMN FESTIVAL - Organised by Julie Eeps for the local council, we perform as Romans and Gladiators (as agreed with Julie) for a meet-and-greet with the opportunity for the public to get selfies and ask questions. Meet at Pete's place to kit up, short drive, couple hours work, and then some socializing in a local cafe before driving back to Auckland.
MAY
ARMAGEDDON TAURANGA - First time event. Meet up with Martin and perform as Romans at the show.
SEPTEMBER
FESTIVAL ITALIANO
OCTOBER
ARMAGEDDON AUCKLAND
NOVEMBER
ARMISTICE IN CAMBRIDGE
GLEN EDEN SANTA PARADE
AUCKLAND HIGHLAND GAMES -
GREY LYNN PARK FESTIVAL
QUEEN STREET SANTA PARADE
DECEMBER
PAPATOETOE SANTA PARADE
NZ MEDIEVAL FAIRE - Organised by Andria Goodliffe, the NZ Medieval Faire includes re-enactment groups from throughout NZ, with battles, dancing, plays, archery, have-a-go activities, and artisan stalls. The Romans have their own living history camp, with a display of authentic Roman legionary tents, army gear and gladiator gear, a table and shade-cloth area (very important in summer) for relaxing, and the front of the camp roped off as an area where we can spar, demonstrations to the watching public, and answer their questions. By arrangement with Andria we can have our own public showtimes in the main field for a Roman or Gladiator display. We also participate in other displays by arrangement. Take plenty of water.
FEBRUARY
CHINESE LANTERN FESTIVAL - A free-entry event that we attend in the evenings for a meet-and-greet, as Romans or gladiators, with the opportunity for the public to get selfies and ask questions. We meet at the Roman temple with good private parking, kit up, and a short walk over to the domain. We represent the Chinese city of Liqian ("Legion" the Chinese name for the Roman Empire), a real city in China (google it!) that claims to be descended from Romans that founded the city some 2000 years ago. Scholars generally believe this claim to be spurious, but it is certainly very interesting. Liqian has built Roman monuments and put on Roman displays to generate tourism. Generally it is very crowded, with long queues for the food, so it is better to snack back at the Roman temple. This gets very crowded, with a lot of demanding photographers, and we often have to call time in order to keep moving. Best to split into groups so that more pics can be taken at once.
HOWICK LIONS SUMMER FESTIVAL - Organised by the Howick Lions (previously this was the Howick Military Tattoo organised by Sharon Stewart). It is unknown if the Tattoo will return next year or remain in this form, with a main entertainment stage and children's activities. The Romans have a living history camp with kids' "have-a-go" in our usual spot by the carpark. In this case, our Roman and Gladiator shows will be performed before our tents, because it is not really suited for display up on a stage, and we prefer more immediate audience participation.
MARCH
WALDORF MEDIEVAL CARNIVAL - Organised by Nic Harrison for the Waldorf School as a fundraiser, there are many re-enactment groups including horses. We work with Darryl and Hans of Legio X for the Roman display. It may be possible to train on Saturday afternoon and camp overnight for the Sunday event. There is group combat against Den Valknut as barbarian opponents, and advancing vallum against Geoff Boxell's archery team.
APRIL
AUCKLAND INTERNATIONAL CULTURAL FESTIVAL - A free-entry event that we attend for a meet-and-greet, as Romans or gladiators, with the opportunity for the public to get selfies and ask questions.
WAIKATO SHOW - Attended by Geoff Boxell to promote the Wulfing archers.
ROYAL EASTER SHOW - A free-entry event that we attend for a meet-and-greet, as Romans or gladiators, with the opportunity for the public to get selfies and ask questions.
CAMBRIDGE AUTUMN FESTIVAL - Organised by Julie Eeps for the local council, we perform as Romans and Gladiators (as agreed with Julie) for a meet-and-greet with the opportunity for the public to get selfies and ask questions. Meet at Pete's place to kit up, short drive, couple hours work, and then some socializing in a local cafe before driving back to Auckland.
MAY
ARMAGEDDON TAURANGA - First time event. Meet up with Martin and perform as Romans at the show.
SEPTEMBER
FESTIVAL ITALIANO
OCTOBER
ARMAGEDDON AUCKLAND
NOVEMBER
ARMISTICE IN CAMBRIDGE
GLEN EDEN SANTA PARADE
AUCKLAND HIGHLAND GAMES -
GREY LYNN PARK FESTIVAL
QUEEN STREET SANTA PARADE
DECEMBER
PAPATOETOE SANTA PARADE
