Tag Archives: female playwrights

Sarah Pitard is a finalist in Papatango

Posted on August 1, 2016 by 17Percent

Finalist in the Papatango Playwriting competition: Sarah Pitard. Continue reading →

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A new feminist theatre festival at N16

Posted on August 1, 2016 by 17Percent

Theatre N16 has created a new two-day festival of women’s work, and stories. Herstory Festival is a chance for up and coming playwrights and artists to tackle important issues surrounding feminism and by doing so creating a platform for discussion and an … Continue reading →

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Happy Yet? : a new play from Swedish playwright Katie Berglof

Posted on August 1, 2016 by 17Percent

Open Mind Production introduces ‘Happy Yet?’, a dark comedy by the 21 year-old Swedish playwright Katie Berglof. ‘Happy Yet?’ is scheduled for daily performances at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe from the 15th -27th August in the Space @ Surgeon’s Hall. ‘Happy Yet?’ offers a … Continue reading →

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Three short plays expose their writers

Posted on July 5, 2016 by 17Percent

“We are three twenty something women telling stories, and working together to form a narrative.” Nothing is more thrilling and terrifying than completely exposing yourself. Not just baring your flesh, but your fears, secrets, and soul. bare. is an intimate … Continue reading →

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Weird Sisters present Airswimming

Posted on June 20, 2016 by 17Percent

Weird Sisters was founded in 2014 in Guildford by three experienced female practitioners: Tanya Chainey, Stephanie Goodfellow and Alison Nicol, with the aim of producing work that takes risks, asks difficult questions, and provides strong and interesting roles for women. … Continue reading →

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Female writers, directors and performers experiment and innovate at RADA Festival

Posted on June 13, 2016 by 17Percent

The RADA Festival returns to the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art this summer from 22 June – 2 July, with a programme including 30 different theatre companies and two one-off forum events. Graduates of the Academy will return to RADA to present … Continue reading →

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WhitLit Festival presents The End of the Affair

Posted on April 30, 2016 by 17Percent

  A new play by Alison Mead will be part of the Whitstable Literary Festival. (You can see our interview with Alison about her previous play A century of great women.) The new play The end of the affair explores hope, … Continue reading →

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Clickbait – review

Posted on January 27, 2016 by 17Percent

Clickbait is a play by Milly Thomas, a compelling and powerful play about women and the sex industry, still very much a taboo subject as there are so many facets to the porn industry that are not challenged and simply … Continue reading →

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Preview: My Mind is Free by Sam Hall

Posted on August 30, 2015 by 17Percent

Dates for My Mind is Free – Sam Hall’s new play. Continue reading →

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Review: Orchid by Michelle Payne and Daniel Len, at Moors Bar in Crouch End

Posted on August 30, 2015 by 17Percent

Review of Orchid at Moors Bar, Crouch End. Continue reading →

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