Lucretia the Tumbler

Lucretia the Tumbler, also known as Lucrece the Tumbler and Lucrecia the Tumbler, was a court jester in the court of Mary I of England.[1][1][2] Lucretia and Jane Foole sometimes received identical clothes, and it has been suggested by author John Southworth that Lucretia was at some time Jane's caretaker or friend.[1] It is known that Lucretia and Jane performed together.[3] However, unlike Jane, Lucretia was a trained entertainer with skills.[4]

Today entertainers sometimes perform as Lucretia in Renaissance-themed entertainments such as Renaissance faires.[5][3][6]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 John Southworth (30 November 2011). Fools and Jesters at the English Court. History Press Limited. pp. 108–. ISBN 978-0-7524-7986-6.
  2. ↑ "On The Issues Magazine: Spring 1990: On The Trail Of Jane The Fool By Denise Selleck".
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Lots of tomfoolery".
  4. ↑ "Fools".
  5. ↑ "Home of Pester The Jester, Lulu the Tumbler, and O'Doyle the daredevil.".
  6. ↑ Chris Sanchez. "Enchanted Lakes Renaissance Faire".