Feminist Theatre Then and Now

Feminist Theatre Then & Now - Celebrating 50 Years 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.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).