Tim Fitzhigham: The Bards Fool

Tim Fitzhigham has a fascination for quirky historical footnotes and recreating absurd journeys. When Shakespeare was writing his plays, the superstar comedy actor of Elizabethan times, Will Kemp, grabbed the best roles. Piqued that there was no comedy role for him in Hamlet, how did he express his disgust? He Morris danced his way from London to Norwich, 115 miles in 9 days. Inexplicable!

This is the kind of challenge Tim Fitzhigham finds irresistible. Can a show that features Morris Dancing as the central theme work? Yes, and marvelously so. Firstly, he had to learn the techniques and there are many to be mastered. Dressed in the appropriate garb and with bells, he demonstrated the skills he has learned.

He recounts his journey, blisters and all, with slides and film footage which enhance the humour. Stories and anecdotes are delivered with his accustomed fast and frenetic delivery. He is such an enthusiast. It is difficult not to be captivated and drawn into his bizarre world.

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Ben

Fringe Programme Page No

p104

Company

Tim FitzHigham

Venue Name and Number

Pleasance  Hut  V33

Dates and Times

30th  July  to  25th  August  18-00  to  19-00

Comedy 2008

Music 2008

Others 2008

Theatre 2008

Musicals 2008

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