Clash in the castle: Medieval Times dinner theater insiders allege animal cruelty, sexual harassment

Fox News · Fox News · 2026-11-06 11:00 UTC

A former Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament queen alleges sexual harassment, cyberbullying and doxxing in a lawsuit targeting workplace culture.

For 43 years, Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament performers across North America have captivated audiences as jousting knights and bejeweled ladies on horseback.

But now the company’s own castle is under siege as former employees allege in lawsuits that the company shrouds a culture of animal cruelty, sexual harassment, discrimination, bullying and retaliation for reporting abuse.

At the shows, guests dine on what’s billed as a medieval-style feast, as they cheer on armor-clad knights, who participate in a tournament on horseback and battle with swords.

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