The History Of European Theatre

Robert Armin – Shakespeare’s Other Clown: A Conversation with Tim Fitzhigham


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Episode 186:


In this continuing series of guest episodes, it is a very welcome return to the podcast for Tim Fitzhigham.  You may remember I spoke to Tim in episode 140 about his work at the Kings Lynn Guildhall where the Elizabethan period Stage had recently been uncovered and hit the headlines in the UK as a stage that Shakespeare and the Queen’s Men had actually played on as they toured the country.  Since then the work has continued and through the summer of 2025 it has been possible for the public to view the timber floor, which was built in 1419.  If you do get to Kings Lynns and want to see what is going on at the Guildhall and the theatre do have a look at the website that I have linked to in the show notes to check on what work is currently underway and how that might affect opening times.


Tim Fitzhigham is the Borough Council of Kings Lynn and West Norfolk Creative Director appointed to oversee the revival of St George’s Guildhall. As well as leading this extensive project he is currently completing his PhD on Robert Armin, an actor in The King’s Men who originated many of the clown and fool roles in all but the earliest Shakespeare plays and was a well-known playwright and author in his own right.


Link to King's Lynne Guildhall website: https://stgeorgesguildhall.com/

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