Meet some of the Jesters who make up the Guild.
Official Jester to Salisbury, Jonathan the Jester is a very energetic and multi-talented jester.
John Ballanger
John the Juggling Jester is a
sharp witted assumed fool who not only knows his history but has a mastery
about him that will engage you for hours.
Titled "Jester of the Globe" for his work at "The Globe" and all over it.
Another highly recommended jester with a very
funny & special show and very advanced juggling skills.
Justin makes all of his own costumes and uses only authentic materials.
Peterkins the Fool
Official Jester of Bristol, Peterkins the Fool is one of the best Jesters in the world today. He is an Olympian stilt walker and a very funny, original performer.
Barney Bay isn't just hilarious, he is a former British Juggling Champion. Superb with all ages and a lot of variety in his act... and look at his great hat.
Kevin Burke
The Official Jester of
Northampton.
Mysterious, Magical, Inspirational, he is Sensational. Here he is in his
official Motley.
Taro was our first "Jester of the Year" way back in 1996. He has appeared on
Blue Peter a couple of times too.
Taro is a professional stunt man and has appeared in "Dr Who" and "Blakes 7"
amongst other things.
Tim Foolery
Tim Foolery is a genius on the
street.
Lots of characters and guises accompany this highly theatrical thespian
fool. A professional director and an accomplished circus comedian, Tim is
simply brilliant.
The most tireless, insane, maddest of all
genius.
Hector the Jester AKA Professor Crump is the man. His bicycle for stilts is
astonishing.
Vic Ellis
History didn't stop in the
dark ages, and this One Man Band is the ultimate minstrel come jester.
Vic Ellis entertains all ages the world over with an enormous repertoire of
historical songs and rhymes.
Another insane minstrel for your banquet.
Sylvester is able to get everybody involved, even the smallest and youngest
in the court.
Jeb the Jester
Jeb is an extremely skilled circus performer with a very positive and humorous attitude. He is a great person to have at any event.
Jamie was the youngest person ever to be invested into the National Guild of Jesters at just 15 years of age. Very popular for his good looks and charm, Jamie is a fast developing star of the future.
Tarquin the Jester
Tarquin also masquerades as Topper. He'll tickle you pink and is a noted performer from Kent with a prestigious reputation. Tarquin is a Brilliant Workshop instructor and a fantastic multi-talented performer.
Stuart is a legend in the juggling world.
If you read the memoirs of Contemporary Jugglers, they all help perpetuate
the legend of Stuart. Stuart is funny. Stuart is lovely. Stuart is a giant
among jesters. Oh and he used to edit a magazine called "The Catch!"
John Caudrey
This is John. It's a brilliant
picture and you can only see the back of him. That's how good he is. He can
pose with his back to you. John is one of the finest jugglers with a superb
and sublime understated wit that shall endear you greatly.
Steve Kliski is a brilliant act. In Jun 2005 he caused a real headache for judges at Muncaster Castle, he was as good as Jem and it was a hairs breadth decision. Jake is without doubt one of the jolliest and funniest men since Tommy Cooper. He is also a consummate magician and a bit of a Stand Up as well.
Jem the Jester
Jem is the only Jester in UK
to be appointed to a family in a castle. He recently became the official
Jester of Muncaster, beating a superb field of competition to serve the
Pennington family.
Dee is in the habit of upstaging
Jem and can usually be found up in Cumbria. His humour and his love of life
are infectious. Instead of wearing a Cockerills crown, Dee likes to use a
rubber glove.
Mr Merlin
This Marvellous Sorcery gets
around by Organic Magical Means. Hunky Dory is a free range Dragon and his
droppings are now disposed of in accordance with all UN agreements on
Nuclear Waste.
Of Course, Okey Dokey is a law unto himself but is still available for
Children's Parties. The bloke in the pointy hat is quite funny as well.
Louise is the first lady to become a full
member of the National Guild of Jesters. And she probably had to travel
further than anyone else to get to Muncaster.
Raised in the circus, Louise is now a proud mother of two. The youngest is a
natural escapologist (no cot is strong enough to keep her caged) and the
eldest is sharp wit too.
Uncle Cranky
Joel Dickenson is an amazing multitalented young man with a great future ahead of him. His ability to try new things and pull them off spontaneously is just the tip of the ice berg. His prestidigitation is masterful, his drawling delivery is eccentric and enchanting.
One of the youngest members of the guild, and the first English Lady. Pauline may be young with a lot to learn but with balloon modelling, tight rope walking, stilts and magic in her young repertoire she has a lot to offer for the future.
Jeremy the Jester
Jeremy is another young jester in training. His stilt walking is great, the kids love him, and his involvement in an improvised show is really constructive.
Jack is not yet a full member of the guild, but
he is a recognised peer, an accomplished performer and community artist.