Shakespeare's Fool: Edinburgh Fringe
A project in Edinburgh, UK by Ben Humphrey000days
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A bittersweet tale, told by an idiot. 'Shakespeare's Fool' tells the story of Will 'Cavaliero' Kempe, Shakespeare's forgotten fool.
Backers: 128
Average Pledge Per Backer: £29
Funded: £3,707 of £3,500
Dates: Mar 10th -> Apr 9th (30 days)
Project By: Ben Humphrey
Backers: 128
Average Pledge Per Backer: £29
Funded: £3,707 of £3,500
Dates: Mar 10th -> Apr 9th (30 days)
Project By: Ben Humphrey
£3,707
current pledge level
Last Updated: April 9 @ 06:03 -0400 GMT
105%
of goal
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Latest News
24 HOURS TO GO! BUT WE'VE DONE IT! 
April 8th - via: kickstarter.com
We've done it. With 24 hours to go, we have reached our target. Thank you to all who have supported the campaign. You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play Replay with sound Play with sound 00:00 00:00 There's still time to... (Read More)
2 DAYS TO GO.
April 7th - via: kickstarter.com
2 DAYS TO GO! £454 left to raise. Not in front of the bookshelf today. The sun is shining so we have decided to film from the garden today. You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play Replay with sound Play with sound 00:00 00:00... (Read More)
3 DAYS TO GO!
April 6th - via: kickstarter.com
Morning Shakespeare's Fool Fans, Another video update, but this time, with underscoring! We've got 3 DAYS TO GO. Every like, share and retweet really does count. You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play Replay with sound... (Read More)
80% there! So very close!
April 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Morning 'Fools', We've just broken 80% of our target, which is great news. We're so very close and there's five days left on the campaign. Shakespeare's Foolhas not had the easiest of starts to its creative life with scheduling shifts,... (Read More)
76% there! Another video message.
April 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Hello 'Fools', We're at 76% of our target with 5 days to go. Stay tuned to the end to hear a preview of music for the show. You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play Replay with sound Play with sound 00:00 00:00 Have a... (Read More)
72% there! 28% to go! - Video Update
April 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Morning 'Fools', We've not got far to go. 72% there! 28% to go! To find out what's going to be happening to the project now that the Edinburgh Fringe 2020 has been cancelled, watch the video below. You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this... (Read More)
70% there! The Origin of April Fool's Day
April 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Morning 'Fools', We've now reached 70% of our target! Incredible news. So the mathematically gifted of you will know that this means we only have 30% left to go - and just over a week to get there. FUN FACT - APRIL FOOL'S DAY ORIGIN The origins of... (Read More)
68% there! 32% to go!
March 31st - via: kickstarter.com
Afternoon 'Fools', We're starting to make our way out of the "Kickstarter Slump" that we found ourselves in last week. This is due to several new backers and the incredible generosity of existing backers changing their pledges. We've got just... (Read More)
56% and Fun Facts for Today
March 29th - via: kickstarter.com
Morning 'Fools', We've just broken 56% of our target, and that's not just down to new backers. Several current backers have increased their pledge amounts. This has made a big difference to the campaign. Thank you so much. We've got ten days to raise... (Read More)
Not long to go and we need your help! A message from the Director.
March 26th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)
44% - #MarotteMonday
March 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Morning everyone, Our campaign has hit 44%. We've got 17 days left to get to the target so any help its hugely appreciated, even £1 will go a long way! If you are unable to or you have already financially supported, sharing these updates will help... (Read More)
38% and Kenilworth Castle
March 19th - via: kickstarter.com
Morning 'Fools', We hope all is well, and you're keeping safe. The campaign has hit 38% of its target! Thank you so much for your continued support and all of your shares, likes, retweets and kind comments. We're still working hard on our... (Read More)
37% there. 63% to go!
March 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello everyone, We haven't posted a project update for a couple of days. As I'm sure you're all aware, the situation for theatres, performers and creatives have never been as precarious as it is at the moment and with the Prime Minister's... (Read More)
Hamlet's Advice to the Players! 29% there.
March 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Morning 'Fools', We hope that you all had a fabulous weekend and that you’re keeping safe and well. Brilliant news! Yesterday we went over our first £1000 which means we have reached 29% of our target. It’s a significant milestone, so thank... (Read More)
21% there and our statement on the coronavirus situation.
March 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Morning all, Having had a few questions about the coronavirus (CORVID-19) we thought we should tell people how this affects the Shakespeare’s Fool project. At this point the Edinburgh Fringe 2020 is still many months away and the virus situation in... (Read More)
Introducing the fabulous Hannah Marshall!
March 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Greetings 'Fool' Fans. This morning we passed the 18% mark and yesterday welcomed our first international sponsors to our ranks. Everyone we talk to about the project is very excited by it and we think that it’s shaping up for a great life beyond... (Read More)
12% of our target reached.
March 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Morning all, Another great day on the campaign trail yesterday. Thank you all so very much for your support. Not just the financial support, but the sharing and getting the show ‘out-there’. It makes a massive difference to the project and to... (Read More)
Great Start! A long way to go, but we can make it!
March 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello All, We'll we're up and running and the Kickstarter Campaign is now live. Thank you to all those who have already pledged. Day one was a good start, but we've still got a long way to go. They do say that crowdfunding is a marathon, not a... (Read More)
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