Welcome to Jest Nidda, a web site full of amazing medieval-themed puppet knowledge, a jester academy, and a research receptacle! If you've ever wanted to know more about puppets or jesters and their existence in the Middle Ages, you have come to the right place! Herein lies photos, research, and personal experiences on all things fun and frivolous, silly and surprising, clowning and comedic. I love to make people smile and I hope that something you find here brings a smile to your face. Explore and enjoy! You may even Ask a Question or read the Frequently Asked Questions in the tabs above and to the right of this one.. In the links in the upper right hand corner you will find information on jesters and puppets as well as some of my favorite projects and even classes. If you find something that delights you feel free to replicate it if you want, or just send me a message to tell me what you like, or would like to see more of. Thanks for coming!
Who is Nidda? Nidda is a teacher, researcher, creator, and entertainer. She creates puppets and puppet shows, and fills the role of jester at events and in life. Nidda Ridarelli is a member of the SCA. She has been a member since 2002. Throughout that time there have been many different versions of Nidda. This site shows her journey of discovery and research as she tries to figure out how to make puppets that would plausibly fit into the Middle Ages, as well as finding a way to fit comfortably in the Society of Creative Anachronism and making a place for joy and fun for herself and any willing partaker.