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Death of a Clown - Oundle Fringe Performance

A Shakespearian tragi-comical history. The rise and fall of Will Kemp: a tale of two Wills... An event held as part of the Oundle Fringe Festival.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event

It is the year 1600 and one-time theatrical superstar Will Kemp is down on his luck. Reduced to long-distance morris dancing as a publicity stunt, there's only one person to blame: Will Shakespeare. T'other Will. Our Will wants to tell you about it...

As part of the Oundle Fringe Festival, join Theatre 17 for an evening of Tudor theatre and fun. Celebrating local talent and arts organisations, this event is free to attend, with 'pay what you can' donations on the door.

Times

The basics

Booking details

Call 03442491895

Suitability

Suitable for children, with mild Elizabethan language.

Meeting point

Our friendly visitor welcome team will check you in at the car park and direct you to the performance area.

What to bring and wear

Come prepared for whatever the weather may hold instore - warm layers and waterproof in case the heavens open. And don't forget a picnic and blanket!

Accessibility

The performance will take place on the green beyond the manor. This area is flat, rough grass area a short distance from a compacted gravel path. Please get in touch if you would like to discuss your access needs further.

Other

The gates will open at 17:30 and the performance will begin at 18:00. The performance will last for approximately 105 minutes (+ a 20 minute interval).

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