An award-winning storyteller is set to bring feminist retellings of classic tales to an open-air theatre.
Acclaimed performer Debs Newbold will present Hot Crones at the Willow Globe near Rhayader.
The show, scheduled for Saturday, August 1, is a reworking of folk tales for adult audiences.
Hot Crones turns traditional stories on their head.
In this version, knights are shy, wood nymphs become ruthless businesswomen, and romance endures despite flatulence.
The show blends stand-up storytelling with Newbold's Birmingham wit and sharp, feminist reinvention of familiar tales.
Newbold is a highly regarded storyteller in Europe, with a portfolio that includes the Royal Opera House, the BBC, Hay Festival, the RSC, and the United Nations.
She is also known for her association with Shakespeare's Globe, where she has trained new storytellers.
Her collaborations with mask and clown expert John Wright have helped shape contemporary UK storytelling.
In 2023, her show Lost In Blue was a finalist for both an Off West End Award and a Standing Ovation Award.
Hot Crones is strictly for adults aged 18 and older, with parental guidance for those aged 16 and older.
The show includes allusions to sex, gynaecology, and seduction.
The Willow Globe, the venue for the performance, is a unique open-air theatre woven from living willow.
It is located in mid Powys and is presented by Shakespeare Link.
The performance is set for Saturday, August 1, at 7pm.
Tickets for the show can be purchased at shakespearelink.org.uk/productions.
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