Mandrake

Mandrake! are serious about medieval music, and they want the power of that music to reach as wide an audience as possible. Mandrake feature twinned bagpipes, hurdy gurdy and twinned percussion. It’s an infectious and boisterous mix that is well suited to popular public events. In fully authentic medieval costume or carnival dress, led by its bagpipe divas, Mandrake! also makes a distinctive eye-catching spectacle.

Medieval Beggers

The Medieval Beggars are escaping from the Black Death and are in need of a few quid or even a sandwich. The End is Nigh - and having seen this lot you will believe it!

Vinney -
Fools Paradise

A silent clown with a gentle style, combining physical comedy, balancing feats, an array of juggling skills and uninhibited audience participation. Vinny makes the straightforward seem impossible and the seemingly impossible look easy.

Vinny is a simple fellow who is easily confused, he can't tie a shoelace and has a memory like a sieve but with a little help from his friends in the audience he is somehow able to perform astonishing feats of balance and co-ordination.

Bedwas, Trethomas and Machen Brass Band

Come and listen to some up beat christmas tunes to get your toes tapping. At the Castle Court Bandstand, Bedwas, Trethomas and Machen brass Band will be in full swing.

Santa Stuck Up The Chimney - Circus Malabaristas

When Santa got stuck up the chimney he must have been in Caerphilly as he's still stuck there!!! Will he be happy or grumpy? How would you feel being stuck up a Chimney? Come to the market and find out!

Jester - Circus Malabaristas

With an eclectic mix of clowning, manipulation and juggling, Juan the Jester will delight and amuse the audience. Lots of laughs, Magic Boxes, shakers cups, messing around, hats, lots of public interaction and a dead daring finale on Walking Globe!

Roller Skating Robin - Circus Malabaristas

Watch out as this roller skating robin whizzes past you. With its big red breast and brown fluffy feathers this robin is sure to have you chasing its tail.

Moses The Magician

Amazing medieval tricks and scary stunts performed by Ozmoses the magician - will you dare to watch as his wicked and totally surreal sense of humour delivers magic, in a bewilderingly baffling fashion right under your nose.

Tropical Inc Limited

With a range of exotic animals on display this is always a top attraction at a number of events around the county borough throughout the year. This year they are joining the Medieval Christmas Fayre for their final appearance in Caerphilly County Borough's 2011 events programme.

The company's aim is to educate all walks of life on the natural behaviour of all Exotic animals, through fun and Interactive presentations and Displays. They also give advice to people on the welfare of their exotic pets and offer a good home to one's that need it. By encouraging people's natural curiosity, the secrets of environments such as the Rainforest and Desert they will take you on an almost magical journey.

The audiences that Tropical Inc. presents to then have a unique and exciting opportunity to hold or stroke each animal that they introduce. All their animals have been chosen for their temperament and are very friendly