A one-woman show on Gabriola Island will inspire audience members to embrace their inner warrior.
Melanie Teichroeb is kicking off a tour for her show Shield Maiden on Thursday, Feb. 13, at the Phoenix Theatre. The show features the character Ingrid Larsdöttir in a TED Talk-style forum, where she addresses sexism, gender bias, sexual freedom and trauma.
“As Viking garrison commander Ingrid Larsdöttir comedically endeavours to engage new recruits, she inadvertently reveals her own tragic and violent personal history. Watching this warrior struggle with her trauma is unsettling,” noted the show’s website. “Witnessing her tap into her inner strength is inspiring. Ingrid’s clarion call for equality and new recruits wins. She empowers women to reclaim the warrior archetype in a substantive way.”
According to the website, the show was inspired by the #MeToo movement. Teichroeb reflects rage, humour and resilience of women in the show as she looks to challenge historical biases and gender expectations.
The audience is welcome to dress like 10th-century Viking warriors and there will be a talk with the performer after the show. The show will start at 7 p.m. on Feb. 13. Tickets are $25.
