Hamilton Fringe Review: Jesters Incognito

Don’t call him a clown.

A return appearance from last year’s Fringe, Jesters Incognito is a one-man show starring and produced by Harrison Wheeler. It is presented as a series of vignettes, each featuring a character in the titular band of covert merrymakers.

Set in the world of Wheeler’s own novel of the same name, the Jesters are guerrilla entertainers, taking a stand against a despot who has seized control of the entertainment industry and forbidden the creation of any art without his own prior approval. Following the version that played last year, this isn’t a repeat performance, but one featuring a new set of characters with new stories and jokes to tell.

In between these scenes runs a slideshow of photos and comic panels set to a music loop. While this multimedia presentation is simply intended to cover a costume change, they tell a surprisingly personal story about Harrison Wheeler’s own life and his struggles with mental health.

If you missed last year’s performance, this is a must-see. If you didn’t, the new material is well worth the price of admission.

Jesters Incognito
HAW!
Playwright: Harrison Wheeler
Director: Harrison Wheeler
Cast: Harrison Wheeler

Show Times
Mon, July 20 6:00pm
Tue, July 21 7:30pm
Wed, July 22 9:30pm
Fri, July 24 8:00pm
Sun, July 26 9:30pm

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