Matilda, Lady of England
Eleanor of Aquitaine
Isabella of France
Margaret of Anjou
Mary I
The stories of the Forgotten Female Rulers of England…
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In the medieval world, power was inescapably male. Yet despite all the obstacles that stood in their way, a handful of extraordinary women did attempt to rule.
When they pursued their power like kings, they were vilified as she-wolves.
These are the stories of the She-Wolves of England.
The She-Wolves Project raises awareness of the women who ruled England before Elizabeth through physical theatre performance and arts-based education. The book and BBC series by historian Helen Castor has been adapted into a one-woman physical theatre show by performer Laura Careless. In an exhilarating blend of dance, theatre, song, illustrated projections and original sound design, it tells the stories of five extraordinary royal women and follows the path they paved to the golden age of Gloriana.
Find out where the She-Wolves will be visiting next.
The stories of the Forgotten Female Rulers of England…
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In the medieval world, power was inescapably male. Yet despite all the obstacles that stood in their way, a handful of extraordinary women did attempt to rule.