A still from the 2015 film ‘Suffragette’
In 2009, the lack of opportunities for female directors and playwrights on Australia’s main stages was a hot topic, sparked by the launch of Belvoir’s 2010 season, which featured six productions directed by men and only one by a woman. The resulting furore led to a number of proactive initiatives around the country, such as the Female Director in Residence Program at the Malthouse Theatre, and Melbourne Theatre Company’s Women Directors program.
