Jester’s Privilege

Created by Handful Of Bugs

Directed by Ayesha Harris-Westman

Produced by SKINT

Lighting Design by Harrie Hogan

A Jester is only as funny as their last joke

The life of a fool may seem jovial, to be surrounded by laughter, but behind the curtain lies a much sadder truth.

Set in a Queens medieval ruling, a long-serving Jester battles with the fact that after years of bringing joy to others, their heyday may have come to an end. Alone in their quarters, the sound of laughter and applause is replaced by the deafening dread of ones own mortality.

From the minds of Handful of Bugs comes this new dark comedy exploring the sad clown paradox, addiction and the heart of a fool. Every Jester tells their final joke eventually, whether they know it or not.

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Performance History:

2025:

Melbourne Fringe Hub, Trades Hall, Melbourne Fringe Festival

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