Culture evening: Tristan and Isolde

Sancta Birgitta Monastery Museum presents this month's cultural evening!

In this powerful and evocative performance, the story of Tristan and Isolde is brought to life – one of the most gripping love stories of the Middle Ages. The performance is a poetic and dramatic interpretation of the classic story, where the audience is led through King Mark's memories. In his chamber, Tristan and Isolde come forward to retell their story – from childhood and battle to healing and forbidden love, from the intrigues of the court to their escape into the forest and the fateful end. A musical performance that touches deeply – and stays with you long after the last note has faded out.

The script and direction are created by Berättaren – sagor i tid & otid, with the oral storytelling tradition as a basis. The music is shaped by Starur, where medieval songs and original compositions are woven together into an atmospheric landscape of song, harp and rhythm.

On stage:
King Mark – Jean-Pierre Salkvist
Tristan – Kajsa Franke
Isolde – Saga Björling

Time: about 75 minutes. The performance takes place in the Dormitorium – stairs only, no elevator. The event is given during the Year of Literature in Vadstena 2026. Pre-booking via Salver.se.