Medieval Madness Dinner Theater

[Sir Brian]

Attention Order of the Marshal brethren and Modern Chivalry Forum members. I am posting this suggestion in the Sallyport section so locale forum members who are not part of the order can see this.

http://www.medievalmadness.com/

I propose we have a little get together for all within a reasonable travel distance to Washington DC for an evening of fellowship and fun at the Dinner Theater called Medieval Madness located in Alexandria Virginia. I suggest the later evening show on Saturday February 1, 2014 although I am can make any Saturday evening starting as early as this coming Saturday if necessary. I'm hoping a full month prior notice will enable everyone interested to plan it. What say you friends? Again this isn't just an Order of the Marshal get together, in fact I encourage any forum members who might be interested in joining the order to attend as a way to meet and greet some of the Order members that are able to go so you can get the measure of us and become better known by us in return! - So who is interested? 

[Sir Edward]

Sounds great! I think Feb 1 is clear for me so far.

It's been a few years since we went to it, and I know they've improved the decor since then. Our impression was that it was a fun show. The ticket price is a little high, but it's a fun time, with a light-hearted show that doesn't take itself seriously. When people critique their historical accuracy (of which there is almost none), they point out the word "madness" in the title.

When we went, they were very happy to see us in garb/armor. They respond pretty positively to that. However, it's such a cramped space, I would recommend leaving the swords at home. The servers will be tripping over them if you have one.

[Aiden of Oreland]

This looks awesome! I would be honored to go. Alas... I do not own a magic wagon or the license to drive one. I would have to take a train, after using my persuasive skill, which is only at 36, to convince them to let me go. ESPECIALLY in a maille lol. But a month in advanced notice is great thank you. I will definitly make an attemp to go. Do not expect it though. Luckily i live in PA so I am relevantly close. I also believe I speak for my brethren Sir Nate. On that note, children under 18 are can not be admitted without a parent or legal guardian. As most of you may know, I am only 16.

[Sir Wolf]

youch, that is a high price tag for a dinner.

[Sir Nate]

well I looked into it more and Figured our grandmother could take us.
Its either a new game or this and tickets from philly to D.c. are $38. It wouldn't be impossible, I just need to find out where it is exactly and How to get there from the train station.
http://www.medievaltimes.com/baltimore/abouttheshow.aspx
I also propose this medieval times restaurant. I saw a bill board for it on the way to M.d. Renfaire last year.  it goes as low as 30 dollars, and it says its in baltimore/d.c. so perhaps in that area.
though it doesn't look as medieval feel as the other restaurant. But it looks like there is alot of open seating here. But I don't know if you can wear armor or not.

[Aiden of Oreland]

well I looked into it more and Figured our grandmother could take us.
Its either a new game or this and tickets from philly to D.c. are $38. It wouldn't be impossible, I just need to find out where it is exactly and How to get there from the train station.
http://www.medievaltimes.com/baltimore/abouttheshow.aspx
I also propose this medieval times restaurant. I saw a bill board for it on the way to M.d. Renfaire last year.  it goes as low as 30 dollars, and it says its in baltimore/d.c. so perhaps in that area.
though it doesn't look as medieval feel as the other restaurant. But it looks like there is alot of open seating here. But I don't know if you can wear armor or not.

But it like comparing the PA fair to the MD fair.

[Lord Dane]

They want authentic .... I'll bring the boar & lay it out on the table. Then I'll yell out in the banquet hall .... "Dinner is served."

[Aiden of Oreland]

This is what the experience at Medieval Madness will be something like this:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?list=PLtQBijh60fQXtyGNRhzjCuKZp9UB19RmU&v=1YOL-Cm5RmQ&feature=plpp#

[Sir James A]

youch, that is a high price tag for a dinner.

If we can get a group of 8, the cost is $45 per person instead of $59 each

I think I'd go for it at $45 if we can get a group together. At $59, it's higher than Medieval Times, and while both shows aren't historically accurate, I do know the food at Medieval Times is both good and plentiful

Sir Edward, thoughts about the food at Medieval Madness?

[Sir Nate]

youch, that is a high price tag for a dinner.

If we can get a group of 8, the cost is $45 per person instead of $59 each

I think I'd go for it at $45 if we can get a group together. At $59, it's higher than Medieval Times, and while both shows aren't historically accurate, I do know the food at Medieval Times is both good and plentiful

Sir Edward, thoughts about the food at Medieval Madness?

Most likely if me And my brother go it will be with our grandma.
But perhaps medieval times would be the better choice. Plenty of seating. But it does look like a less medieval enviroment

[Aiden of Oreland]

youch, that is a high price tag for a dinner.

If we can get a group of 8, the cost is $45 per person instead of $59 each

I think I'd go for it at $45 if we can get a group together. At $59, it's higher than Medieval Times, and while both shows aren't historically accurate, I do know the food at Medieval Times is both good and plentiful

Sir Edward, thoughts about the food at Medieval Madness?

Most likely if me And my brother go it will be with our grandma.
But perhaps medieval times would be the better choice. Plenty of seating. But it does look like a less medieval enviroment

How dare you call her grandma! You are embarressing me! Its Granny. You'll scare the others off lol. Na, shes an Irish women, could drink more than all of you put together. I think, if we were to do a party of 8, 8 of you guys should go, and me and my brother, w/ the help of our guardian to get in, will come as a separate party and join up. If you do not mind a guardian to accompony us? This would be most splended event, for i have only met Sir Edward and Sir Brian. Lets get a "roster" together so we can figure out who is going. Then make a group decision on where.

[Sir Brian]

Most likely if me And my brother go it will be with our grandma.
But perhaps medieval times would be the better choice. Plenty of seating. But it does look like a less medieval enviroment

I've been with groups before to Medieval Times and it is always a good time however the problem I see with it is except prior to being seated there is  a great lack of closeness in carrying on some discussions within the entire group and once you've been seated you can only talk to the people seated to either sides of your seat. Whereas the Medieval Madness may offer a more intimate setting and allows us to linger after the last show to socialize more without an enormous crowd to contend with. 

[Sir James A]

Agreed, Medieval Times is "stadium" style seating, in bench rows.

It's a nice venue, but for any meaningful conversations, not as well suited.

[Aiden of Oreland]

Agreed, Medieval Times is "stadium" style seating, in bench rows.

It's a nice venue, but for any meaningful conversations, not as well suited.

I say we go with medieval madness. For the goal of this trip is for everyone to get to know one another, which cannot be achieved at medieval times.

[Sir Edward]

Medieval Madness is very cramped, but people are seated on both sides of the table, so it's easier to converse with your group. The show is done in multiple segments (assuming they haven't changed the format), so there's time to talk and eat between show segments.

What I recall is that the food was good, probably comparable to Medieval Times. And like MT, they also probably make a lot more money on the alcohol.

When we went previously, we had gotten $30 tickets through "Living Social" or Groupon or something like that. That's a much better deal. Our impression was that the $30 tickets were a good deal, but $60 is a little high. If we can get a $45/person rate, that would be fine I think. It covers the dinner and the show.