261: women breaking through in UK theatre

This is a rather fascinating story, from UK newspaper The Observer. It seems a watershed was crossed recently, as the first original play by a woman is now scheduled for performance on the UK National Theatre's main stage - the Olivier. It seems incredible that it's taken this long... Fittingly, the play, by Rebecca Lenkiewicz - a former table dancer and actress - is about the suffragette movement in the UK. The article linked here is definitely worth a read, as it's an interesting insight into a playwright's life and mind, apart from anything else. But it's also a great reminder that - to borrow from Hillary Clinton - it really is possible for women to put cracks in the oldest of glass ceilings. (Even better, I gather you can go and see the play, entitled 'Her Naked Skin', for only £10 if you are quick, through a discount scheme operated for some tickets at the Olivier.)