Just let the wind untie my perfumed hair... or Who Is Tahirih?

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Event Just let the wind untie my perfumed hair... or Who Is Tahirih?
Venue Assembly George Square, Edinburgh, Scotland
Umbrella Event Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2016
First Date 4 August 2016
Last Date 29 August 2016
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere No
Part of a Tour Yes
Description Experience the shocking, beautiful true story of Tahirih, a Persian poetess and the first female suffrage martyr. Captivating theatre starring Delia Olam, heightened by evocative live music. Using Tahirih’s original poetry penned before her execution in 1852, Olam embodies other key players in this unknown true story: the father, the friend, the servant and the executioner.
Description Source Website
Primary Genre Theatre - Spoken Word
Secondary Genre Storytelling
Organisations
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Delia Olam Performer
Joanne Hartstone Producer
Resources
Production Nationality Australia
Event Status Completed
Data Source
Source Description
Review https://fringereview.co.uk/review/edinburgh-fringe/2016/just-let-the-wind-untie-my-perfumed-hair-or-who-is-tahirah/
Web https://vilearts.blogspot.com/2016/07/just-let-wind-untie-my-perfumed.html
Data Set AusStage
Event Identifier 212069