Comments From Customers

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It is difficult to express how grateful Paul and I are to you regarding the part you played in making this years event, probably, the most successful we have held so far. Thursday evenings entertainment was totally different to anything we have previously done and its success due largely to your watchful eye over the audience.

We have received numerous complimentary letters from our clients, both from those who participated and those fortunate enough not to be singled out for a forfeit. Paul has been spotted as a must for the next series of 'Stars in Their Eyes'!!

On a serious note, we are both sincerely grateful to yourself and your very talented friends who helped make the evening very special and particularly memorable. We have made a note of the murder/mystery theme!' (Corporate medieval banquet)

Dear Paul.
Thank you so much for a fantastic evening. Everybody who I have spoken to since thoroughly enjoyed themselves. The involvement was perfect and the children really enjoyed themselves.

I would like to say a special thank you to the Lord Chamberlain, (Malcolm Thomas) who played his part especially well.

Many thanks to you as well for all the help that you have given me in booking this. I will be in touch should I ever need you help again. All best wishes.’ (Corporate banquet)

Dear Paul.
Thanks for your assistance and talented troop of players and actors- it helped make Canterbury day very special. (The Canterbury Tales)

Just a quick note to thank you very much for entertaining us so well on Saturday. Everyone I have spoken to since said what a good evening it was and how hard the three of you worked. (Medieval banquet for a social club)

Dear Mr Martin, just a little note to thank you for the wonderful music you provided us with at Herstmonceux during our wedding last Friday. It seemed our guests were really interested in your hurdy gurdy and it was a shame they didn’t more time to quiz you about it!

We had a super mood and you really helped us set the mood – thank you!

Would you also pass out thanks to Paul Hurst for the organisation. We will certainly consider using you again!(Solo minstrel)

Thank you so much for the absolutely perfect music last Friday evening. It was so atmospheric I just loved the pipes. (Garden party, with two sets of English half-long bagpipes)

Dear Paul.
Many thanks for arranging for Phil to come and play for us on Sunday 28th August in Boarshead. Despite the heat he performed brilliantly and was much admired for his music and interesting repertoire…..We hope to be in a position to call upon you again in the future.(Minstrel for a garden party)

It was excellent – much better than we thought it was going to be. Walking across the drawbridge with you playing and the Norman & Saxon song you did during the wedding breakfast was excellent – something I will never forget. The whole day was brilliant – thank you so much for making it so special.(Medieval themed wedding at Herstmonceux Castle)

Dear Paul, just wanted to drop you a quick note to say thank you for the fantastic entertainment you provided at my wedding. It really was the icing on the cake. Loads of people have commented on how much they enjoyed the day, the music, the songs, the banter, then the barn dancing in the evening. It really was a day to remember!! Many thanks again.(Medieval themed wedding)

We all enjoyed you both throughout the ceremony. It certainly was an entrance for me, when you played the pipes down the aisle. It was a great surprise for my family and friends. Everyone agreed it was very different yet fitted in with our theme. Your dress code was excellent, sitting in the courtyard and being involved in our wedding photos was lovely. We will never forget our day. Thank you so, so, much - I would recommend you highly.(Phil Martin & Paul Hurst, Lympne Castle)

Dear Paul, we just wanted to say thank you to yourself & all the entertainers who were at our wedding at Lympne Castle. It was the most wonderful day, which was helped by all the minstrels, jesters, Lord Chamberlain, Lord of the Manor and musicians who took part. All the music, barn dance & play were exactly as we wanted it. And so many people commented on how good you all were. Once again thank you so much you all added to make our wedding magical.(A five-piece group of actors and musicians for an all-day Anglo/American wedding complete with murder-mystery play written for the occasion)

The Lord Chancellor was excellent in getting everyone to participate, and into the spirit of the event. Many staff members said that they would not normally have joined in, but the atmosphere was such that they did not feel embarrassed, or likely to be embarrassed. Thank you for a great evening.(Banquet)

It was all very professional and they organised us very well. Everyone enjoyed the whole evening. Thank you for all your help.(Banquet)

Please pass on our thanks to Phil Martin – He made a great contribution to a fantastic evening.(Two minstrels at a private party)

Thank you for all your help with my numerous enquiries on the ‘phone previous to our ‘Big Day’ We had a wonderful day. A day to remember. The musicians & caller were excellent – everyone commented (& a couple have booked you for May 6th on the strength of it) on the music. It had the desired effect of getting all (most) on their feet & was wonderfully traditional music to boot. It was glorious to be marched down to the Great Hall & really made us feel ‘Price & Princess’ for a day. Thank you, you’ll be recommended indeed!(Minstrels, actors and a band for a Medieval themed wedding

Dear Paul, please thank your team of entertainers for me who performed at my wedding. They did a brilliant job and could not be faulted . Jester – very proactive – worked hard. Minstrel – a delight to the ears. Falconry – excellent.(Minstrels, actors and falconers at Lympne Castle)

Paul.
Thank you for making our wedding such a special day. You and your team really created everything that we wanted and more, and set the tone for such an enjoyable day. I would be very grateful if you could send our thanks to Peter and the rest of the team. We had lots of guests asking for your details so hopefully this will generate new business for you. Thank you once again for such a great performance.(Jester/juggler/fire eater plus Lord Chamberlain and four minstrels)

Dear Paul.
Thank you for all you did last night to help make the ball such a success. The feedback we have had so far has been fantastic and hopefully we have raised a good amount for the charities (the evening made £10,000 for two charities).(Charity Medieval Banquet)

Your service was fantastic, and although unfortunately I did not hear the performance myself the feedback from our runners was that it was fantastic. Your unique music and the costumes really made for a ‘complete experience’.(Phil Martin & Paul Hurst – Cancer Research charity run, Leeds Castle)

Excellent musicianship + repertoire. Very entertaining + made the whole evening a success. The medieval music repertoire was superb as was the array of instruments + the diverse talents of the musicians. ...the success of the musicians + caller in getting people to dance, + the sheer exuberance of the music + enthusiasm of the players. I will recommend you to anyone seeking entertainment for their event. Keep up the good work!(Minstrels)