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Katharine Houghton Hepburn (May 12, 1907 – June 29, 2003) was an American actress whose career as a Hollywood leading lady spanned six decades. She was known for her headstrong independence, spirited personality, and outspokenness, cultivating a screen persona that matched this public image, and regularly playing strong-willed, sophisticated women.
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Mar 17, 2023 · Special Features Explore Women’s History in Theatre With This Interactive Timeline Celebrate the milestone moments that pushed representation forward in the industry. By Dan Meyer, Dylan Parent ...
- Margaret Hughes
- Rebecca Lenkiewicz
- Nica Burns
- Sonia Friedman
- Rosemary Squire
- Ameena Hamid
Margaret Hughes painting by Sir Peter Lely (Photo credit: Hunter Kahn, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons) It’s shocking to think of now, but there was a time when women appearing on stage was unheard of. Acting was considered a purely male profession until 1660 when a lady called Margaret Hughes came along. At age 15, Margaret became the first wom...
Rebecca Lenkiewicz (Photo credit: Sarah Lee) From the first woman to act on stage to the first woman to have her original work performed on the main stage of the National Theatre. In 2008, Rebecca Lenkiewicz’s Her Naked Skin became the first play written by a woman to hit the main stage of the National. Rebecca was originally an actor with the Roya...
Nica Burns is a multi-award winning theatre producer and Chief Executive of Nimax Theatres, one of the most notable names in the West End. She started as an artistic director at the Donmar Warehouse and went on to find Nimax Theatres in 2005 with her business partners, co-owning the Palace, Lyric,Apollo, Garrick, Vaudeville and Duchesstheatres. In ...
Sonia Friedman (Photo Credit: Jason Alden) You might not have heard of Sonia Friedman but you’ve almost definitely seen one of her productions. Sonia has produced two of the most acclaimed plays of the decade, Jerusalem, and one of the most acclaimed musicals, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, winner of an astounding 9 Olivier Awards. Friedman als...
Rosemary Squire (Photo credit: Ambassadorslaurenvia Wikimedia Commons) If you’ve ever been to a West End show, the chances are that you’ve walked into a building owned by Rosemary Squire. She was co-founder and co-owner of the Ambassador Theatre Group (one of the biggest companies of its kind in the world) for 24 years. She was also the second fema...
Ameena Hamid (Photo credit: Danny Kaan) Because it’s International Women’s Day, we want to highlight Ameena Hamid, a pioneering female who we think is a true role model to the future generations. At just 20 years old, Ameena is the youngest ever female producer in the West End as the Associate Producer of Death Drop which opened at the Garrick Thea...
Apr 2, 2014 · Synopsis. Helen Hayes was an American actress born on October 10, 1900, in Washington, D.C. The accomplished entertainer acted from age 5 to 85. She appeared on Broadway at age 8, and over the ...
Dec 15, 2022 · The Role of Women in Theatre History. December 15, 2022. The theatre has been essential for showcasing talent and providing entertainment for centuries. It has also played an integral role in advancing and challenging societal norms, making it a powerful tool for exploring gender roles. Throughout theatre’s history, women have used their ...
Apr 16, 2018 · Loretta Devine: breakout role in “Dreamgirls,” Broadway, 1981. Sarah Jessica Parker: breakout role in “Annie,” Broadway, 1979. Glenn Close: breakout role in “Barnum,” Broadway, 1980 ...
