Women in Theatre

01/02/2026

Reflecting on our official LAUNCH PARTY!🪩✨

A memorable evening of performances, showcasing the talents of Carol Leeming , Valerie Walbrook, Elizabeth Rockley, Francesca Short, Stacey Moon-Tracey & Ishi Thefunny Khan 🎭
We were honoured to witness debut pieces from some of the acts, and we hope to encourage more in future!

A huge thank you to all the performers and those who came to support. You made the atmosphere electric!⚡️

More shots to come from our fantastic photographer Farnsworth photography 📸

29/01/2026

We have officially LAUNCHED!🪩

An incredible night of music, featuring Dada Women The Manananas & MissKicks started our launch party off right!!! 🎶🎸🎵🎤

A huge thank you to all the performers and those who came to support! You made the atmosphere at Duffy's Bar electric!⚡️

More shots to come from our fantastic photographer Farnsworth photography📸

22/01/2026

🎭 Women Writers Festival 2026 — Applications Now Open
📅 5 Jan – 15 Feb • 1pm / 3pm / 5pm / 7pm / 9pm slots

We’re calling all women writers, makers and theatre powerhouses.
Bring your show to the Etcetera this January–February.

✔️ 90–95% ticket return
✔️ Full box office service
✔️ Promotion to our 40k+ social audience
✔️ Projector, lights, PA, mics & tech support available
✔️ Priority to longer runs

Slots are first come, first served — apply now via the link in our bio.

16/01/2026

14/01/2026

Two more acts performing at tomorrows party!💥

Actor Asmeeta Bhogaita is performing a new monologue she has written.
MissKicks bring the indie kitchen sink with songs about the drama of life.
🎟️Tickets: https://bit.ly/WomenTheatreTickets

11/01/2026

Carol Leeming MBE D Univ FRSA, Writer, Director Performer & Dramaturg Dare to Diva Company will be rounding up the evening. With her original work and an inspirational speech, touching on the importance of women making theatre in the East Midlands.

Tickets: https://bit.ly/WomenTheatreTickets
15 Jan, 6:30-9:30pm

11/01/2026

Leicester based indie art rock band Dada Women will be keeping things loud on Thurs 15 Jan.
Come rock with us and grab your ticket: https://bit.ly/WomenTheatreTickets

A night of women led entertainment at Duffy's Bar

09/01/2026

Two of the acts performing at next weeks party!

Francesca Short, performing Steven Berkoff monologues featuring visual animation.
The Manananas giving Fruity and Fiery Riot Grrrl Fun, Delivering solid rrriffs, anthemic chants and grrrl rebellion.

🎫Tickets are donate what you can: https://bit.ly/WomenTheatreTickets

📆15 Jan 6:30-9:00pm

31/12/2025

Join us for a night of women led entertainment!

🎫Tickets https://bit.ly/WomenTheatreTickets
15 Jan, 6:30 - 9:00pm
Leicester

Bands, talks, performances and good company...
Carol Leeming - MBE D Univ FRSA, Poet, Writer/Director & Performer
Mary Bonam - Actor/Puppeteer/Vocalist
Francesca Short - Actor & Artist
Asmeeta Bhogaita - Actor
Stacey Moon-Tracy - Phd, Writer & Cultural Leader

Keeping it loud with...
Dada Women
The Miss Kicks
The Manananas

Happening Duffy's Bar

06/11/2025

What do you need to get work done?📝

From funding applications to performance opportunities to being part of a community there are lots of ways to get support from us.

Please fill in our short questionnaire to give us your thoughts.
Follow the link: https://bit.ly/WiT2026

04/11/2025

Save the date! 🗓️

15 January 2026.

Join us for a celebration of women’s creativity, scratch performances🎭, live bands🎶, spoken word🎤 and more.
To be held at Duffy's Bar.

Tickets and details on how to get involved coming soon… 👀

23/10/2025

Exciting news

Over the past 12 years we have been committed to supporting women and non-binary theatre makers through high quality theatre programming in Leicester. Our commitment to equality on and off stage remains and we are now proud to be Women in Theatre - East Midlands CIC.

We provide support, information and opportunities for women and non-binary theatre makers and professionals across the East Midlands.