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Unsung Heroine

The secret life & love of medieval singer-songwriter Beatriz de Dia by Clare Norburn

Part of the Stroud Green Festival 2019

Add to my Calendar 20-06-2019 19:30 20-06-2019 21:30 36 Unsung Heroine Troubadour Countess, Beatriz de Dia (1140-1212) was the Amy Winehouse of her day. Instinctively creative, she channelled her dark personal experiences into impassioned song. This half play/half concert blends history and fiction, taking you back to the heady atmosphere of 12th century Provence with plaintive songs and foot-stomping medieval dances. The TellingClare Norburn voice, playwrightJoy Smith harp, percussionGiles Lewin medieval fiddle, bagpipesWith actor Anna Demetriou* as BeatrizNicholas Renton directorNatalie Rowland lighting designer*Subject to availability St Mellitus Parish Hall, London DD/MM/YYYY

Details

St Mellitus Parish Hall
Tollington Park
Finsbury Park
London
N4 3AG
England

Programme

Clare Norburn – Unsung Heroine

Performers

The Telling

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Programme Note

Troubadour Countess, Beatriz de Dia (1140-1212) was the Amy Winehouse of her day. Instinctively creative, she channelled her dark personal experiences into impassioned song. This half play/half concert blends history and fiction, taking you back to the heady atmosphere of 12th century Provence with plaintive songs and foot-stomping medieval dances.

The Telling
Clare Norburn voice, playwright
Joy Smith harp, percussion
Giles Lewin medieval fiddle, bagpipes
With actor Anna Demetriou* as Beatriz
Nicholas Renton director
Natalie Rowland lighting designer
*Subject to availability

Unsung Heroine

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