Shakespeare’s Globe Theater Academic Says Elizabeth I Is ‘Non-Binary’ After Trans Joan Of Arc Plays A Feud

Shakespeare’s Globe Theater Academic Says Elizabeth I May Have Been Non-Binary In Essay Calling Virgin Queen ‘Them’ After Arguing Over Transgender Joan Of Arc Play

  • Dr Kit Heyam said Elizabeth I described ‘herself’ as ‘king’, ‘queen’ and ‘prince’
  • Globe Theater was criticized for portraying Joan of Arc as non-binary in I, Joan
  • Elizabeth I famously said she was ‘weak and feeble woman’ with ‘heart of a king’
  • Feminists have criticized the claim, calling it a ‘regressive message’ to publish

An academic writing for Shakespeare’s Globe Theater has argued that Queen Elizabeth I may have been non-binary in an essay.

In an essay on the Globe’s website, trans-consciousness trainer Dr. Kit Heyam to the Virgin Queen with ‘she/she’ pronouns, saying: ‘Elizabeth I… described herself regularly in speeches as ‘king’, ‘queen’ and ‘prince’.’

This comes after the Globe Theater was… ridiculed by Harry Potter author JK Rowling in front of Portraying Joan of Arc as non-binary in their play I, Joan, which activists labeled as “offensive and harmful.”

The essay was published Monday, Aug. 8, was published in defense of the portrayal, said the overall portrayal of the story as “pragmatic.” sex nonconformity” in a “patriarchal world” denies “historical existence of trans experience”.

'Elizabeth I... regularly described herself in speeches as' "king", "queen" and "Prince",' argued Trans-awareness trainer Dr Kit Heyam.  Pictured: Queen Elizabeth I as portrayed by Cate Blanchett in a scene from the movie Golden Age directed by Shekhar Kapur

“Elizabeth I … regularly described herself in speeches as ‘king’, ‘queen’ and ‘prince,'” argued trans-consciousness trainer Dr Kit Heyam. Pictured: Queen Elizabeth I as portrayed by Cate Blanchett in a scene from the movie Golden Age directed by Shekhar Kapur

A publicity photo for the new play at The Globe, which has caused some controversy

Joan of Arc is one of the most famous and inspiring women in French history and a saint

Joan of Arc is one of the most famous and inspiring women in French history and a saint. New play The Globe I, Joan (advertising photo left) has caused some controversy

He said the subtext “is that Joan should not be seen as part of trans history.”

Elizabeth I famously rallied her troops against the Spanish Armada with the speech: “I know that I have the body, but of a feeble and feeble woman; but I have the heart and stomach of a king, and also of a king of England.’

Leeds-based Dr. Heyam, whose pronouns are she/she or he/him, compared Queen Elizabeth I to the 10th-century English ruler Æthelflæd, Lady of the Mercians, who ruled Mercia (what is now roughly the West Midlands) after her husband’s death .

Trans consciousness trainer Dr.  Heyam referred to the virgin queen with 'them/them' pronouns

Trans consciousness trainer Dr. Heyam referred to the virgin queen with ‘them/them’ pronouns

dr. Heyam said that Æthelflæd was later described as “leading … armies, as if she had changed her gender”: taking on a male-coded military role was, in a sense, for Æthelflæd to become male.’

The writer and academic Elizabeth I chose to ‘strategically emphasize their feminine identity or their masculine monarchical role at various points’.

They said that Joan, like Elizabeth I, lived in a world where military leaders were almost always male and clothing was gendered and that it didn’t just feel like gender-defiance: it could have had a profound impact on their sense of self.”

Feminists have criticized the claim, calling it a “regressive message” to publish.

Philosopher Dr Jane Clare said: the Telegraphsaid it showed “inherent gender conservatism in gender identity ideology” that those who do “masculine” things should be a man, and anyone who does “feminine” things should be a woman.”

dr. Clare added that this is why historical women in “masculine” roles are categorized as trans men, non-binary, or “non-women.”

“This is really a regressive message to send out, especially to young women,” she concluded.

'I know I have the body, but of a weak and weak woman;  but I have the heart and stomach of a king, and also of a king of England.

‘I know I have the body, but of a weak and weak woman; but I have the heart and stomach of a king, and also of a king of England.” Pictured: The Coronation Portrait of Queen Elizabeth I, circa 1600

The Globe Theatre, on London's South Bank, is one of the most famous attractions in the world

The Globe Theatre, on London’s South Bank, is one of the most famous attractions in the world

Author of the feminist book Misogynies said that women and girls can “reject stereotypes without losing our gender” and that “regressive ideology” takes away female role models.

dr. Heyam delivers trans-awareness training which is ‘conversative, interactive sessions where ‘dumb questions’ are welcome, tailored to the practical reality of your workplace’.

Shakespeare’s Globe Theater said Dr. Heyam was a ‘visiting scientist’s blog on our website and not representative of current work on our stages’.

Joan is played in the new I,Joan show by Isobel Thom and directed by Ilinca Radulian

Joan is played in the new I,Joan show by Isobel Thom and directed by Ilinca Radulian