‘All the King’s Fools’, the groundbreaking performances by actors with learning difficulties at Hampton Court Palace in 2011, to recreate the natural fools of Henry VIII’s court, has been shortlisted as an educational initiative by the Museums Association’s Museums + Heritage Awards for Excellence 2012:
http://www.museumsandheritage.com/awards/2012-shortlist
The other exciting news is that films of the performances are now available to watch on the project website, www.allthekingsfools.co.uk. Do have a look!