Creating a space for women playwrights

A common pain for those in the arts community is just how much Covid-19 and its accompanying lockdowns have restricted access to performances. Not the sort to be easily deterred, The Panas Panas Theatre is one group that has turned a challenging set of circumstances into an opportunity.

The Women’s Play Marathon (WPM) programme is a project to hold online readings of 50 theatrical works written by women before the end of 2020.

If you fear that you are being introduced to the concept a little late to the party, fret not. Tonight’s reading of Happy Families by Ann Lee is part of a powerful recent series on gender-based violence. And there will be another, next week...