From internationally acclaimed poets Carrie Rudzinski and Olivia Hall of How We Survive Productions comes Hysterical - a revolutionary feminist poetry theatre show that aims to reclaim emotion and push back against the negative stereotypes and limitations systemically forced upon women. Their Edinburgh Festival Fringe debut, Hysterical is a fierce and delightfully funny performance that … Continue reading Have a Gander – Hysterical
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She Wolf – Assembly Roxy
Written by Isla Cowan Directed by Joanna Bowman ★★★★ Our ancient connection with lycanthropic tendencies to express raw and primal rages fuses with ease to critique our socioeconomic and systemically alienating class system and gender studies. We’ve all wanted to howl with anger, and now, unable to hold back any longer – the restrictions of … Continue reading She Wolf – Assembly Roxy
Daphne, or Hellfire
Writer: Isla Cowan Director: Avigail Tlalim Some might find familiarity in the tale of Apollo & Daphne, at the very least, a spark of recognition could occur with the idea of a young woman, a nymph, surrendering her flesh into bark, transforming into a tree to avoid Apollo’s amorous assault. Daphne, Or Hellfire is a new script … Continue reading Daphne, or Hellfire
The Belle’s Stratagem – The Royal Lyceum
Written by Hannah Cowley Adaptated and directed by Tony Cowie Originally conceived in the late seventeen hundreds, Hannah Cowley’s The Belle Stratagem is a sublime comedy of manners. Taking every pre- and ill-conceived notion one may have about a woman and giving it a good slap across the chops. Adapted for the Royal Lyceum we are no … Continue reading The Belle’s Stratagem – The Royal Lyceum
