ADRIFT: A Medieval Wayward Folly

ADRIFT: A Medieval Wayward Folly is a production by Happenstance Theater that brings to life characters from Hieronymus Bosch paintings and tarot archetypes. The show follows a ship of fools adrift at sea after an apocalypse, using live music, physical comedy, puppetry, and theatrical alchemy to explore hope and fear. With a cast of five performers, the production has been praised as transcendent, provocative, and full of wonders, blending elements of Samuel Beckett, Monty Python, Lewis Carroll, and Bosch. The run time is approximately 85 minutes.

When: July 16 through August 2, 2026.

Showtimes: Specific showtimes are not listed on the page; check the Round House Theatre schedule.

Tickets: Price not available; purchase through the Round House Theatre website or box office.

Lineup: Featuring Mark Jaster, Sabrina Mandell, Gwen Grastorf, Sarah Olmsted Thomas, and Alex Vernon.

Run time: Approximately 85 minutes.

Ages: Not specified; likely suitable for general audiences but may contain medieval-themed fantastical elements.

Venue: Round House Theatre, 4545 East-West Highway, Bethesda, MD 20814. Box office: 240.644.1100 or boxoffice@roundhousetheatre.org.

Note: Opening night on July 17 at 6:30 pm also serves as Happenstance Theater's 20th Birthday Party. Accessibility information is available on the venue’s website.