Tom Fool – Alnwick Castle

A man dressed in a brown patchwork jesters outfits stands on the lawn outside Alnwick Castle. He waves a red flag in one hand and gestures widely with his other. He opens his mouth in merriment.

Enjoy moments of merriment and silliness as you watch Tom Fool, resident jester of Alnwick Castle, do his thing.

Shows include ‘Schools for Fools’ – an interactive show that contemplates the history of the fool; ‘A Fittingly Fiery Folly’ – Tom attempts to fight fire with fire; and ‘A Napple on the Numbskull’ – Tom contemplates gravity with an apple.

These fun and jolly performances are brilliant for all ages and will give you an insight into the role of a jester in medieval times.