Sex, Suffrage and the Stage

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The history of first wave feminism in British theatre is explored through pivotal events, starting with the 1889 London premiere of Ibsen's A Doll's House and extending to the militant suffrage movement. Leslie Hill examines how theatre makers engaged with and influenced feminist discourse on critical issues like sexual agency, reproductive rights, marriage equality, financial independence, and suffrage. This survey marks the 100-year anniversary of women's suffrage, highlighting the significant role of theatre in shaping feminist ideas.