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SHEkespeare is a female-led collective dedicated to producing the works of Shakespeare through a fresh and inclusive lens. The project was born from the success of The Dire Theatre Company’s all-female production of Romeo and Juliet in February 2019, which sparked both critical acclaim and community enthusiasm.
Since then, SHEkespeare has grown into an ongoing and successful initiative, consistently providing opportunities for female and female-identifying performers to inhabit roles and stories they are too often excluded from in traditional productions. By reclaiming Shakespeare’s works, the collective not only amplifies underrepresented voices but also reimagines the possibilities of these timeless plays.
Beyond performance, SHEkespeare is committed to building a sustainable and collaborative creative environment, one that fosters capacity-building, artistic growth, and professional development for female and female-identifying artists across all domains of theatre. With each production, the collective strengthens its reputation as a vital, enduring platform for both empowerment and excellence.
Since then, SHEkespeare has grown into an ongoing and successful initiative, consistently providing opportunities for female and female-identifying performers to inhabit roles and stories they are too often excluded from in traditional productions. By reclaiming Shakespeare’s works, the collective not only amplifies underrepresented voices but also reimagines the possibilities of these timeless plays.
Beyond performance, SHEkespeare is committed to building a sustainable and collaborative creative environment, one that fosters capacity-building, artistic growth, and professional development for female and female-identifying artists across all domains of theatre. With each production, the collective strengthens its reputation as a vital, enduring platform for both empowerment and excellence.