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/YYYYDetails
St Mellitus Parish Hall
Tollington Park
Finsbury Park
London
N4 3AG
England
Programme
Clare Norburn – Unsung Heroine
Performers
The Telling
Other concerts in this Series (+)
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