Exclusive live discussion & book launch celebrating 50 years of Feminist Theatre
Feminist Theatre – Then & Now. How much has changed in 50 years? Not enough…….
Feminist Theatre – Then & Now is published by Supernova Books on Thursday 16 May 2024 (exclusive Book Launch & Discussion with the books’ contributors, as part of Feminist Book Fortnight).Celebrating 50 Years of the creativity and flair of women working in theatre to make their voices heard, have their work produced professionally, and promote social justice.
Feminist Theatre – Then & Now is a vibrant look through the eyes of women, celebrating early female pioneers and legends, through to the rule breakers and the women in theatre today.
Feminist Theatre – Then & Now features 30+ interviews and essays by playwrights, directors, producers and actors in a wonderful selection of women’s creative practice both front and back stage including: playwright Suzie Miller (Prima Facie), Mary McCusker (Monstrous Regiment), theatre impresario Dame Rosemary Squire, SuAndi (poet and cultural director of National Black Arts Alliance); and younger women making their names including: Kelly Burke, actor and Equity committee member, and actor and writer Bibi Lucille – all of them telling their stories within feminist theatre - and what it takes to rise in an industry where race, gender, class and parenthood can be serious obstacles to success.
Exclusive live discussion with the books’ contributors, including Sue Parrish (Sphinx Theatre Company), Jennifer Tuckett (Women's Theatre Lab) and others to be announced.
Short play reading will be included.
This event is proud to be a part of Feminist Book Fortnight 2024
Feminist Theatre – Then & Now – published by Supernova Books
- Publication Date: Thursday 16 May 2024
- Price: £16.99
- Binding: Paperback
- ISBN IS 978-1-913641-38-2
Venue: Books on the Rise80 Hill Rise Richmond TW10 6UB
Feminist Book Fortnight: Feminist Theatre Then & Now