| Tatterhood, a story collected by Asbjørnsen and Moe, is included in Angela Carter’s great collection of fairy tales published by Virago. It is the tale of an ugly twin, born riding a goat, who single handed battles against a troop of terrifying trolls, rescuing her beautiful sister’s head from them. She is loud, loyal, brave and resolutely unattractive and does not suffer fools gladly. After many obstructions from the trolls and other obstacles, she saves the day and marries her prince!
The show was bilingual with Norwegian actor Ane Aass performing Tatterhood, and was packed with Norwegian folk songs taught to the company by Norwegian singer Anne Kleivset. First performed in London at The Rosemary Branch Theatre, the show later enjoyed a highly successful tour of the Highlands and Islands, taking part in the Orkney Music Festival and the Highlands Festival as well as performing and work shopping in schools.
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