The play takes on inequalities between women and men in the arts and entertainment world
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Play-writer Callum McGowan’s award-winning piece was created to pass the Bechdel Test.
The test is commonly applied to films to determine whether a work of fiction can feature two women talking together about anything other than a man.
To beat the Bechdel test, a film must have two named female characters, the women must talk to one another, and they must discuss something other than a man.
‘No Place Like Hope’ passed the test.
The play, in which all leading roles are played by women, was directed by Carla Kingham and tells the story of two women.
Cancer patient Anna and hospice worker Becca form an unlikely friendship through their need for companionship and conversation.
Writing the play, McGowan hoped that his work would draw attention to gender inequality and discrimination within the arts and entertainment world.
Currently, 62% of stage actors are male, while the percentages of females working behind the scenes are even smaller.
Despite that, 70% of drama and theatre students are female and the majority of theatre audiences are women too.
After tonight’s opening show, there will be a panel event to encourage young people to discuss gender equality on stage, and consider the possibility of writing strong roles for women.
‘No Place Like Hope’ will run at the Old Red Lion Theatre until November 25.
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Play-writer Callum McGowan’s award-winning piece was created to pass the Bechdel Test.
The test is commonly applied to films to determine whether a work of fiction can feature two women talking together about anything other than a man.
To beat the Bechdel test, a film must have two named female characters, the women must talk to one another, and they must discuss something other than a man.
‘No Place Like Hope’ passed the test.
The play, in which all leading roles are played by women, was directed by Carla Kingham and tells the story of two women.
Cancer patient Anna and hospice worker Becca form an unlikely friendship through their need for companionship and conversation.
Writing the play, McGowan hoped that his work would draw attention to gender inequality and discrimination within the arts and entertainment world.
Currently, 62% of stage actors are male, while the percentages of females working behind the scenes are even smaller.
Despite that, 70% of drama and theatre students are female and the majority of theatre audiences are women too.
After tonight’s opening show, there will be a panel event to encourage young people to discuss gender equality on stage, and consider the possibility of writing strong roles for women.
‘No Place Like Hope’ will run at the Old Red Lion Theatre until November 25.
