FEMINIST THEATRE – THEN AND NOW celebrating 50 years Edited by Cheryl Robson
23 October, 2024

FEMINIST THEATRE – THEN AND NOW
Celebrating50 years
Edited by Cheryl Robson
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of Feminist Theatre in UK
As featured on BBC Woman's Hour
Launch in association with Feminist Book Fortnight
About the book
With an overview of the development of Feminist Theatre from the1970s in the UK and Ireland until today, this book celebrates the creativity and flair of women working in theatre to make their voices heard, have their work produced professionally and to promote social justice for all. Here, the pioneers and leading lights of the newly energised feminist theatre movement continue to fight for an equitable, diverse and inclusive theatre which speaks for all. In 20+ essays and interviews this book gives important insight into the lived experience of women working in theatre and what it takes to rise in an industry where race, class and parenthood can be serious obstacles to success. 30+ Contributors include April de Angelis (playwright), Ann Mitchell (actor Widows) Sue Parrish (Sphinx), Mary McCusker (Monstrous Regiment), Clair Chapwell (Spare Tyre),Anna Herrman(Clean Break),Suzie Miller (Prima Facie playwright) Kaite O’Reilly (playwright),
Sarah Brigham (Artistic Director, Derby Theatre, Su Andi (Black Theatre Alliance) and Dame Rosemary Squire (Trafalgar Entertainment)
5* Reviews
FEMINIST THEATRE – THEN & NOW Out From Supernova Books On This May (broadwayworld.com)
Feminist Book Fortnight: Feminist Theatre Then & Now | Culture Calling
FEMINIST THEATRE THEN & NOW book launch 16th May 2024 | My London Times – My London Times
https://www.britishtheatreguide.info/reviews/feminist-theatr-23270
Publication: May2024
ISBN:9781913641382
UK price: £16.99
Ebook::9781913641399
UK price: £8.49
pbk illustrated b/w Extent: 288 pages Category: Non-Fiction/Theatre/Culture/Gender
Territory: World
Publisher:
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