A new one-woman show devised and performed by Niki na Meadhra.
“Some academics have declared The Táin misogynistic in its treatment of female characters, but having spent time with them, as a storyteller, I can’t agree – unless my only measure of women is to characterise them as whores or virgins. To me, these women and goddesses are sexually or sensually bold, potent, complex and vivid.” Niki na Meadhra, Storyteller.
Through her energetic, physical, evocative telling of the tales of Medb, Macha, Derdriu, the Morrígan and others, Niki invites her audience to consider their own response the women of the Táin.
Where: The Celtic Club, Brian Boru Room (wheelchair accessible), n=316-320 Queen Street, Melbourne (between Flagstaff and Central stations, and on Circle tramline).
When: Friday 24 Feb. at 8pm and Saturday 25 Feb. at 3pm.
Cost and Bookings: $30 full price; $20 for those with Commonwealth Health cards and students; $15 for school children. Bring the kids.
To book: Trybooking or phone 03 9898 2900
About Niki na Meadhra:
If you missed Niki’s other show, you must not miss this. She has not long returned from a tour of Ireland, where she has continued to gather stories, and refine her craft, to great acclaim. She is a highly experienced and well-trained actor
who also teaches performing arts. Her family connections tie her strongly to Ireland and she loves its mythologies, and communicates its mythology and cosmology with infectious joy.
Niki na Meadhra 