Sphinx Plays, Paperback

Bringing together an extraordinary line-up of voices, this collection showcases the power, wit and range of contemporary feminist playwriting. Commissioned by Sphinx Theatre Company and introduced by Artistic Director Sue Parrish, the volume features work from leading writers including Bryony Lavery, April De Angelis, Timberlake Wertenbaker, Jackie Kay, Diana Esguerra and Pam Gems — each offering a distinct, provocative lens on women’s lives, histories and futures.

With an introduction by Sue Parrish, the anthology charts the evolution of one feminist theatre company across decades of artistic innovation and political change. These plays challenge assumptions, reclaim narratives, and celebrate the radical imagination at the heart of women’s writing for the stage.

A vital resource for theatre-makers, students and readers alike, this collection stands as a testament to the enduring force of feminist creativity.