Wednesday - Saturday, Wednesday 10th March 2010 -
Saturday 27th March 2010 8.00PM

For centuries the concept of the hermaphrodite has been shrouded in mystery, and feelings towards them have ranged from prophet to freak.
Inspired by the true story of Herculin Barbin, Sarah Leaver brings us a remarkable story of the struggle of an individual born between genders.

Raised as female in the bittersweet safety of a nunnery, the young Herculine's true identity as a hermaphrodite is discovered when she falls in love with a girl. Forced to move to the city, she is pushed to the fringes of society and the dark, seedy underworlds and freak shows of 19th century Paris.

Herculine's poignant and enchanting story is performed with humour, passion and pathos by Sarah Leaver, weaving her own evocative, poetic writing with a dynamic physical performance and Jason Pegg's new musical score.

Created, written and performed by Sarah Leaver
Directed by Denise Evans

£12.00
Concessions: £6.00

To buy tickets

Oval House Theatre
52-54 Kennington Oval
London SE11 5SW
Nearest Tube: The Oval

Tel: 020 7582 0080
Fax: 020 7820 0990

info@ovalhouse.com