18/06/2026
To rise against Rome, she looked beyond swords and shields for strength.
She called upon Andraste, goddess of victory, prophecy and war, seeking a sign that her people would triumph against the might of the Roman Empire.
What we know of Andraste comes primarily from the writings of the Roman historian Cassius Dio who wrote over 80 volumes of history on ancient Rome. From his works on the revolt of Boudica: "and Buduica, raising her hand toward heaven, said: "I thank thee, Andraste, and call upon thee as woman speaking to woman...and pray thee for victory"
In contemporary neopagan and Celtic polytheist practices, Andraste is honored as a fierce protector of freedom, a symbol of female leadership, and an empowering figure for overcoming insurmountable challenges.
It is clear then, that the need for such symbolism was as important two thousand years ago as it is today.
🔥 Emma Dear appears as the Goddess Andraste in Peterborough Mask Theatre Company’s epic outdoor production of Boudica.
🎟️ Tickets: www.seaty.co.uk/boudicaflagfen
⚔️ Boudica
📍 Flag Fen Archaeology Park, Peterborough
📅 10–11 July & 16–18 July
⚔️ Join the Iceni beneath the open sky. Bring your own chair or blanket, gather your tribe, and experience an epic story where history and myth collide.
❗️Recommended for ages 14+ (parental guidance advised)
Boudica is an amateur production by arrangement with Nick Hern Books.
