Championing women and non-binary artists Photo: Ruby Belassie
Photo: Lauren Willgress
Our theatre company was born from the frustration of being unheard voices in the room. The only way for our stories to have a platform was to create one ourselves. Scylla’s Bite works with women and non-binary creators; to give over the floor and create the opportunity to say what needs to be said.
We create truthful, feminist theatre that bites. We acknowledge those scary things held too tightly to our chests and make the world know them to. Now is the time to be unafraid, angry and relentless. It's time to face the monsters created and demand real social change.
Our mission is to springboard artists’ work by listening, teaching, empowering and encouraging. We will create a safe, accessible and diverse space that champions the voices of those who are often spoken over. We're making room and taking charge in all roles. Whether as directors, technical crew, designers, writers or performers - we belong in theatre.
Why We're Here
DIRECTORS
21% of NPO funding in 2017/18 went to female artistic directors.
PROGRAMMES
For every 4 women mentioned in a theatre programme there are 6 men - with men dominating technical, playwright and director roles.
SOUND/LIGHTING
93% of women working in sound and lighting design have experienced gender discrimination.
PANDEMIC
86% of women working in theatre are worried gender inequality will increase post-pandemic.
FUNDING
0.64% of NPO funding went to women's theatre companies in 2015-2018.
WRITERS
26% of all UK theatre writers in 2022 were female and non-binary.
SUSTAINABILITY
61% of women have considered leaving working in theatre.
GRADUATES
56% of female arts students and graduates have experienced negative perceptions of women's work, sexist comments or double standards in the workplace.
Our Studio
In February 2024, we got a studio with plans to make it a creative, safe space for emerging artists. Since then we have faciliated research and development sessions, started our Bite Nite series, created a play library, held a dance theatre workshop, ran a collage night, provided rehearsal space and run regular drop-in sessions.
Drop-in Sessions
Join us in the studio for a chat, a cuppa, or a space to write and work. 10am to 6pm on selected Fridays.
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Upcoming dates: February 14th, February 21st (afternoon)