Evesham Festival of Words: Death of a Clown, with Robin Hillman, Wed 8 July 2026, 7.30pm

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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.

Step into the world of Elizabethan theatre and discover the untold story of Will Kemp, the original Falstaff, Shakespeare’s clown, and the man who danced his way into legend! Masterfully brought to life by Theatre 17, Death of a Clown is a one-man theatrical tour de force, a captivating blend of humour, history and live music, taking you on a journey from the heights of success at the Globe Theatre to the lowest of low taverns in Thetford. Whether you’re a Shakespeare enthusiast or just love a great story well told, this is a play that will entertain, enlighten and surprise you.

Robin Hillman, who plays Will Kemp, is an actor, fiddle-player and singer. Previous appearances in Evesham include John Clare in the one-man show, I Am John Clare, and William Blake in the show Fearful Symmetry. The Fleece Barn is the perfect venue for this event.

Tickets available via Evesham Festival of Words