iDIOM Theatre satire a romp

“The Knight of the Burning Pestle” at Bellingham’s Idiom Theater is a “17th century satire full of equal parts chivalry and whimsy in a disorderly, theatrical romp,” promotions claim. written by Francis Beaumont and adapted for the iDIOM stage by director, Glenn Hergenhahn-Zhao. Summing up: “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.”

It plays Thursdays-Sundays through March 2. Tickets and times: idiomtheater.org.