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Award-winning Birmingham based theatre company & charity

We make deep work about things that matter, reflecting the language and lives of ordinary people. Working across the arts, health, education and community sectors, we have been pioneering new ways of addressing contemporary issues through performance since 1983.

Whats New

Shows

Act Up 2025 Evaluation

Following the success of our youth theatre Word Lounge Theatre Company for care experienced children, young careers or young people with additional needs, Women & Theatre launched Act Up, in spring 2025,  a series of drama workshops for young people

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Shows

Act Up 2025 Evaluation

Following the success of our youth theatre Word Lounge Theatre Company for care experienced children, young careers or young people with additional needs, Women & Theatre launched Act Up, in spring 2025,  a series of drama workshops for young people

Read More

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Meet the team


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Adaya Henry

Artistic Director

Adaya is a multidisciplinary artist with nearly a decade’s experience of working in theatre, film and spoken word. She has been hailed as an ambassador for the city after being at the forefront of the #WMGeneration campaign and Be Bold Be Brum campaign with self-written spoken word pieces.

Katherine Hewitt

Executive Director

Katherine joined Women & Theatre as Executive Director and she is excited about the possibility of combining her love of theatre and the arts with her previously gained skills. She recognises how powerful theatre can be in terms of inclusivity, building confidence and helping people find their voice.

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Vicky Pritchard

Associate Director

She specialises in community theatre and engagement projects, including theatre in education, theatre for young people in hospital settings and working with neurodiverse young people and adults with Open Theatre Company.

Matt Smith

Project Manager

Matt has experience in fringe theatre having written and produced theatre and comedy events in Liverpool, Manchester and Edinburgh before completing an MRes in Playwriting Studies at the University of Birmingham.

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