"The Jester’s Wife," written and directed by T.J. Elliott, is a fanciful attempt at reconstructing the source of the myth of Dymphna, a legendary medieval Irish saint who is considered the patron saint of mental illness. In telling the tale's origins, two characters create the framework what is to become the myth, and the third offers editorial commentary on their effort. While it is an intriguing idea to show how legendary myths were often created, this show does not measure up. The primary issue is the lack of a compelling interaction between the Jester and his Wife, leading to the creation of the story of Saint Dymphna.
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“...in ’The Jester’s Wife’, the playwright interprets the legend with his own point of view, and an intention to—through dark comedy—explore issues of survival, accountability, myth-making, martyrdom and survivor’s guilt—all relevant in modern life.”
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This antic fantasia is based upon the 7th century tale of the Irish St. Dymphna’s martyrdom and succeeds as a spirited experience due to the grand performances of its trio of fabulously clad grand comic actors, and their palpable rapport. There is circuitousness which over lengthens the show, still, it has its plentiful virtues.
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