Feminist Stages: Interviews with Women in Contemporary British Theatre

This work draws together the voices of some 50 women working in the theatres of England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland. It seeks to ask and discuss questions such as: “”What is feminism?””; “”Does gender matter in the theatre?””; “”Is there a female or feminist way of working in the theatre?””; and “”Are things changing for women in the theatre today?””. Other topics discussed and debated include race, class, sexuality and regional identity.

Reviews of Feminist Stages: Interviews with Women in Contemporary British Theatre

""Feminist Stages is a major contribution to the study of women and theatre, reminding us of the remarkable achievements of established women writers and directing our attention to innovative work of younger women.""-Sarah Daniels of playwright, England ""Goodman's research reveals that the extensive scale of feminist theatre activity means it can no longer be dismissed as a peripheral or marginal form.""-Peta Tait of Lecturer in Drama, The University of New South Wales, Australia