About this event
Yde grew up reading of knights, sieges and her own mother’s daring deeds. So when faced with an unwanted marriage, she knew she’d rather fly across the frozen sea than sit around and wait for it to happen. Disguising herself as a man, Yde cuts her own paths to freedom, fighting battles, outwitting thieves, winning over monarchs and finding comfort in her new clothing. Until one day, she meets her match in Olive: a woman whose spirit is every bit as courageous as her own…
Storyteller and academic Daisy Black presents a remarkable thirteenth-century tale of disguise, high adventure, public baths, gender fluidity, straight-talking angels, and the power of queer love.
Weaving together medieval narrative with modern folk song, this performance will take you from birthing chambers to military barracks, through moonlit country lanes and woods stained with slaughter, and from quiet chapels to court chambers crackling with gossip.
Audience Feedback:
‘Incredibly inspiring and moving’.
‘The story itself was so complex and layered, and Daisy’s delivery made it incredibly captivating’
‘A beautiful mix of pathos and humour. I found it mesmerising and moving’.
‘Incredible Storytelling…medieval queer and trans joy’.
