Join the final evening of the Taking The Stage festival at MK Gallery, as it wraps up four days of celebrating women playwrights with captivating performances and discussions.

– 7:00 PM: Festival Closing Speech by Suzette Coon
The festival’s closing speech will be delivered by playwright Suzette Coon, offering reflections on the festival’s success and the future of women in theatre.

– 7:30 PM: In a Key of Her Own by Suzette Coon
This powerful play tells the story of two women—Fanny Mendelssohn in 1846, whose compositions were published under her brother’s name, and a modern-day music student fighting for female representation in the arts. Based on true events, the play tackles gender inequality in the music world.

– 8:30 PM: Fifty Cups of Tea by Rosemary Hill
Set in 1938, this play explores a group of women who organize a boycott against nations involved in warfare. Led by Princess Indira of Kapurthala, the play highlights the strength of female protest and resistance.

– 9:00 PM: Q&A: “Where do we go from here?”
A panel discussion with industry professionals Lynda Rooke, Jennifer Tuckett, Polly Kemp, and Suzette Coon, discussing the next steps for women in theatre and activism.

Close out the festival with thought-provoking plays and an insightful discussion on the future of women in the arts!