Feminist Theatre Then and Now

<p><strong style=color: rgba(121 121 121 1)><em>Feminist Theatre Then & Now - Celebrating 50 Years </em></strong><span style=color: rgba(121 121 121 1)>of women theatre makers in the UK and Ireland and their battle to make their voices heard have their work produced professionally and promote social justice. 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 30+ essays covering three generations the interviews and essays in this book give important insight into the lived experience of women working in theatre and what it takes to rise in an industry where race gender class and parenthood can be serious obstacles to success.</span></p><p><span style=color: rgba(121 121 121 1)>Interviews and essays by incredible women playwrights directors producers and actors including Dame Rosemary Squire (impresario) April de Angelis (playwright) Sue Parrish (Sphinx TC) Anna Herrmann (Clean Break TC) Mary McCusker (Monstrous Regiment) Polly Kemp & Jennifer Tuckett (Women in Theatre Lab).</span></p><p></p>