Picnic In Peckham

Last Saturday, WebsterGotts were invited to partake in an event in Peckham Square.

The Role of the Village Idiot, curated by Mark McGowan, was, in his own words "An afternoon of public art/street performance on Peckham Square and the theme of the afternoon is performance and the role of the village idiot. Obviously we have the holy fools, shakespears court jester, the dada art movement, but the village idiot is something else he/she is something other, something familiar, somebody we all know and recognise in our local communities. Here we will attempt to investigate, the role of the village idiot, the question of a necessary expulsion, the emotion of shame and how that relates to modern day life, street theatre and public art. Mainly using gesture and small props the artists will attempt to engage with the everyday happenings in peckham square."

WebsterGotts took this opportunity to have a quiet and civilised picnic. After a genteel ramble from Sheffield to Peckham, they settled down to an afternoon of writing and cheese ploughmans. Despite the pissing rain, they had a relaxing day and produced some fine calligraphy, documenting the day's events. Unfortunately, but perhaps fittingly, proceeds turned a little medieval, as WebsterGotts were caught in the crossfire of some unripe tomato flinging between local children and genuine idiots. Despite this, fun was had by all, and WebsterGotts cannot wait for their next outing...