Events

Unruly Woman at Wolverhampton ArtsFest 18th June, 7.30, Arena Tilstone Theatre Bookings and more details: https://www.wlv.ac.uk/about-us/news-and-events/calendar/?view=fulltext&id=d.en.1108779 ----------------------------------------------------------- It is impossible That any clerk speak well of women. Who painted the lion, tell me, who? By God, if women had written stories As clerks have in their studies They would have written more of men’s wickedness […]

More details to be confirmed soon. In a little room in Rome, a bride sits at her window. The deep windowsill is covered with litter – a scrap of dried seaweed, the jagged edge of a pink scallop, scattered grains of sand. Her eyes are fixed on the ocean outside. She has always loved the […]

Storyteller and academic Daisy Black presents indecorous assortment of medieval tales from around Europe about women who gain the upper hand – or, occasionally, the upper arse. These are stories of sex, of disguise and deception, of arse-kissing, and of women finding creative, naughty and cunning ways to overcome the restrictions placed upon them by […]

A thrilling chance to see 'The Full Yarn' in front of the Reading Bayeux Tapestry. Horses are dyed of a different hue, and woollen castrations might occur. This is a private event as part of a Marie Skodowska-Curie Fellowship-funded conference on gender and medieval castles. Details on how to register for this important and timely […]

A performance and workshop as part of the UoL's medievalism seminar.  More details to be announced soon.

The beasts of battle gather in the tapestry borders. Ravens, wolves, eagles. All creatures – common, fantastic, wild, domestic – hold their stitched breath as the battle gathers Waiting.   Until at last, William and Harold face each other over some few feet of linen. The embroidered King wants to finish his church at Westminster. […]

It is impossible That any clerk speak well of women. Who painted the lion, tell me, who? By God, if women had written stories As clerks have in their studies They would have written more of men’s wickedness Than all the mark of Adam might redress.   (Geoffrey Chaucer, The Wife of Bath’s Prologue).   […]

Daisy Black called the opening night  of IVFDF 2023: Techno Contra with Bearded Dragons

In a little room in Rome, a bride sits at her window.  The deep windowsill is covered with litter – a scrap of dried seaweed, the jagged edge of a pink scallop, scattered grains of sand. Her eyes are fixed on the ocean outside. She has always loved the sea. But now the day has […]

Daisy Black and Andrew Swaine lead you in a party of dances and music from 1651 onwards.

A tailored workshop for the University of Warwick on using storytelling to teach medieval texts on university modules.

A tailored workshop on storytelling with challenging medieval texts.  Commissioned by the University of St Andrew's for artist practitioners working on their 'Seven Sages' project.

I will be telling my stories 'Mappa Mundi' and 'Broken Shells', as well as telling at other events around the festival.

Catch me acting as MC for some of the fantastic storytellers at Festival at the Edge this summer!

Storytelling workshops, dance calling and story performances.

Catch me directing two plays within 48 hours!

Late night stories after the dancing ends...

Catch me directing two plays within 48 hours!

I am acting as dramaturg and researcher of all things unsettling for 'Drak Tales' at the Arena Theatre. Featuring Carnivorine by Lucy H. Hooper, adapted by Matt Beames & The Body Snatcher by Robert Louis Stevenson, adapted by Hannah Torrance One-Act Plays for Solo Performers Arena Theatre, Wolverhampton 13th - 15th December 2023 Dark Tales […]

Daisy will be telling her storytelling show 'Broken Shells' and running a storytelling workshop at May Hey Days, Evesham.

Daisy will be calling 7 events at Chippenham, including workshops covering theatre and Playford's dances; dance technique and theatre games for dancers, and calling the Zesty Playford and Ultimate Contra sets. See https://www.chippfolk.co.uk/int/ShowPerf?id=1054 for her full list of workshops.  

Storyteller and academic Daisy Black presents an indecorous assortment of medieval tales from around Europe about women who gain the upper hand – or, occasionally, the upper arse. These are stories of sex, of disguise and deception, of arse-kissing, and of women finding creative, naughty and cunning ways to overcome the restrictions placed upon them […]

I will be premiering the first telling of my new story show, 'Yde and Olive', in front of the medieval specialists whose work has inspired it. 'Yde and Olive' is a haunting and courageous medieval story containing a trans-lesbian romance, high adventure, public baths and a straight-talking angel. I hope to tour this new show […]

At Sidmouth I will be calling a Playford workshop, a mixed dance and running Party Playford, as well as performing with GogMagog Molly. See https://sidmouthfolkfestival.co.uk/ for tickets and details.

At Whitby, Daisy will be running a week of fun and accessible Playford dance workshops, as well as calling for various evening event across the festival.

Storytellers Daisy Black and Jason Buck dig into their repertoire of shadows to bring you light and dark stories about redemption, grief and laughter in the face of Death’s grin. With one teller’s tales setting another teller thinking, this performance weaves a rich thread of tales that, like an individual’s life, will never be told […]

Buy Tickets   The baby’s first clothes were wide bands of wool.  Their small limbs were bound, tenderly and close, to help them grow strong.  To help them grow straight. From their cradle, they could hear the uttered prayers of a priest, the rush of poured water. The baby blinked as drops of holy water […]

I am performing Yde and Olive as part of the Inter Varsity Folk Dance Festival (this year held at Sheffield University). Festival details and tickets: https://sheffield-ivfdf.org.uk/   The baby’s first clothes were wide bands of wool.  Their small limbs were bound, tenderly and close, to help them grow strong.  To help them grow straight. From their […]

Tickets: Daisy Black, Medieval Storytelling Performance of 'Yde & Olive' Tickets, Wed, Mar 5, 2025 at 7:00 PM | Eventbrite   The baby’s first clothes were wide bands of wool.  Their small limbs were bound, tenderly and close, to help them grow strong.  To help them grow straight. From their cradle, they could hear the […]

Tickets:  https://livetoyourlivingroom.com/events/daisy-black-yde-and-olive/ The baby’s first clothes were wide bands of wool.  Their small limbs were bound, tenderly and close, to help them grow strong.  To help them grow straight. From their cradle, they could hear the uttered prayers of a priest, the rush of poured water. The baby blinked as drops of holy water flicked […]

27th March, 7.30pm The Guildhall, Leicester Tickets: https://www.leicestermuseums.org/event-details/?id=6fdc7329-cec9-4f39-9d67-c6e606009475   The baby’s first clothes were wide bands of wool.  Their small limbs were bound, tenderly and close, to help them grow strong.  To help them grow straight. From their cradle, they could hear the uttered prayers of a priest, the rush of poured water. The baby […]

  13.00.  More details to come soon. Tickets: Email daisy-removethis@daisyblack.uk (delete the obvious) to book.   The baby’s first clothes were wide bands of wool.  Their small limbs were bound, tenderly and close, to help them grow strong.  To help them grow straight. From their cradle, they could hear the uttered prayers of a priest, the rush […]

Festival site: https://mayheydays.org.uk/ 'Yde and Olive' will be told as part of the festival programme: https://mayheydays.org.uk/programme.html   The baby’s first clothes were wide bands of wool.  Their small limbs were bound, tenderly and close, to help them grow strong.  To help them grow straight. From their cradle, they could hear the uttered prayers of a […]

Door time: 7:15pm Start time: 7:30pm Kings Head, Lichfield Tickets: wegottickets.com/event/653599 The baby's first clothes were wide bands of wool. Their small limbs were bound, tenderly and close, to help them grow strong. To help them grow straight.From their cradle, they could hear the uttered prayers of a priest, the rush of poured water.The baby […]

Conference registration opens soon: https://themamo.org/conference-registration/    

Yde and Olive  will be performed as a public event on Wednesday of the week-long conference. Tickets: https://www.imc.leeds.ac.uk/imc-2025/events-2/yde-and-olive-a-medieval-lesbian-romance/ 20.30-22.00, Stage@Leeds   The baby’s first clothes were wide bands of wool.  Their small limbs were bound, tenderly and close, to help them grow strong.  To help them grow straight. From their cradle, they could hear the […]

Tickets soon to be available at https://ropetacklecentre.co.uk/ Join the mailing list to hear when tickets are released: https://mailchi.mp/38c4aef60e37/ropetacklestorytellers   The baby’s first clothes were wide bands of wool.  Their small limbs were bound, tenderly and close, to help them grow strong.  To help them grow straight. From their cradle, they could hear the uttered prayers […]

Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/yde-and-olive-a-medieval-lesbian-romance-told-by-daisy-black-tickets-1376138811229?aff=oddtdtcreator   The baby’s first clothes were wide bands of wool.  Their small limbs were bound, tenderly and close, to help them grow strong.  To help them grow straight. From their cradle, they could hear the uttered prayers of a priest, the rush of poured water. The baby blinked as drops of holy water flicked […]

20.00-22.00 Stubbing Wharf, Hebden Bridge   The baby’s first clothes were wide bands of wool.  Their small limbs were bound, tenderly and close, to help them grow strong.  To help them grow straight. From their cradle, they could hear the uttered prayers of a priest, the rush of poured water. The baby blinked as drops […]

For festival tickets and schedules, see https://sidmouthfolkfestival.co.uk/

Lock 91, Deansgate ( 9 Century Street, Manchester M3 4QL ) The doors open at 7pm for a 7.30pm start. Finish by10pm. Tickets:  £8 or £6 concession Pay on the door, we take both card and cash (though prefer cash of course :)   The baby’s first clothes were wide bands of wool.  Their small […]

Hunter Lecture Theatre, Edinburgh College of Art 74 Lauriston Place Edinburgh EH3 9DF Book tickets     The baby’s first clothes were wide bands of wool.  Their small limbs were bound, tenderly and close, to help them grow strong.  To help them grow straight. From their cradle, they could hear the uttered prayers of a […]

18.30-21.00 Pankhurst Centre 60-62 Nelson Street Manchester M13 9WP Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/yde-et-olive-a-medieval-love-story-tickets-1796578126539 ... The baby’s first clothes were wide bands of wool.  Their small limbs were bound, tenderly and close, to help them grow strong.  To help them grow straight. From their cradle, they could hear the uttered prayers of a priest, the rush of poured […]

Keele University Chapel | Monday 24 November 2025 6:30 - 8:30pm FREE ENTRY Book tickets: https://www.keele.ac.uk/about/events/2025/november/ydeandoliveamedievallovestory/yde-and-olive-a-medieval-love-story-1.php … The baby’s first clothes were wide bands of wool.  Their small limbs were bound, tenderly and close, to help them grow strong.  To help them grow straight. From their cradle, they could hear the uttered prayers of a […]

Thursday 4th December The Stables, private venue in central Lancaster. Email clairehannah1@googlemail.com to book and for address. Suggested donation £10 - £15, Arrive at 7pm for 7.30. … The baby’s first clothes were wide bands of wool.  Their small limbs were bound, tenderly and close, to help them grow strong.  To help them grow straight. […]

Tickets: https://wlv.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/873677948 Yde grew up reading of knights, sieges and her own mother’s daring deeds.  So when faced with an unwanted marriage, she knew she’d rather fly across the frozen sea than sit around and wait for it to happen.  Disguising herself as a man, Yde cuts her own paths to freedom, fighting battles, outwitting […]