The Knight of the Burning Pestle at Idiom Theater

Elizabethan Theater lands at iDIOM with a rarely produced 7th century satire full of equal parts chivalry and whimsy in a disorderly, theatrical romp. 

The Knight of the Burning Pestle, written by Francis Beaumont and adapted for the iDiOM stage by director, Glenn Hergenhahn-Zhao. 

Dates: February 8th - March 2 at 7:30pm 

As an acting troupe begins their scheduled performance of a show called “The London Merchant”, two audience members jump onstage and demand their apprentice be written into a new storyline. Chaos follows as the actors attempt to incorporate ever more fanciful suggestions. This rarely performed comedy written in 1607 by a friend of Shakespeare’s is a joyride of a play and a love letter to theatrical invention. Perfect for all audiences. 

iDiOM's biggest show of the season!

Performance Dates:

2/08/2024

2/09/2024

2/10/2024

2/14/2024

2/15/2024

2/16/2024

2/17/2024

2/18/2024

2/22/2024

2/23/2024

2/24/2024

2/25/2024

2/29/2024

3/01/2024

3/02/2024

Time: 7:30 p.m.

Authors

• Brooks Jones
• Francis Beaumont
• John Fletcher
• Peter Schickele