This drama skit is perfect when studying the Middle Ages. In these two-scenes, the court jester is no fool. Nor are two knights who serve Duke William of Normandy, France. How do they manage to escape a death plot?

• Setting: 1045, Normandy
• Type: Historical fiction
• Cast: 4 plus others
• Performance Time: 6-8 minutes

Grades 9-12 or adults   ~   7 pages

Used in choral-drama concerts, history-drama performances, or at Middle Ages events – to great acclaim! (I’ve used this many times.)

First performed by Central Oregon History Performers.

REVIEW

✎“As always, the show was delightful with the drama performances expertly done. What an enjoyable way to learn about history!” – Mary, concert-goer