Post Performance Discussions are free for Women, Power and Politics theatre ticket holders.

Thursday 1 July

Discussion 1:
The Electoral System – A Masculine Democracy?

Chaired by Reeta Chakrabarti *
Panellists include Lesley Abdela, Boni Sones OBE, Baroness Margaret McDonagh

Reeta Chakrabarti is the BBC’s political correspondent.
Lesley Abdela is an international women’s rights campaigner, awarded the MBE for services to women in politics/public life.
Boni Sones OBE is Executive Producer of Women’s Parliamentary Radio.
Baroness Margaret McDonagh was the first female and youngest ever General Secretary of the Parliamentary Labour Party 1998-2001.

Thursday 8 July

Discussion 2:
Women in Politics Vs Sexuality and Media

Chaired by Bonnie Greer *
Panellists include: Seema Malhotra, Frances O’Grady, Chi Onwurah, Sam Roddick

Bonnie Greer OBE is a playwright, author and critic.
Seema Malhotra is the director of the Fabian Women’s Network
Frances O’Grady is the TUC Deputy General Secretary
Chi Onwurah is Labour Member of Parliament for Newcastle upon Tyne Central.
Sam Roddick is founder of Coco de Mer and campaigner on pornography, feminism, exploitation, human rights and raunch culture.

Thursday 15 July

Discussion 3:
Women in Parliament – Why is Britain So Far Behind The Rest of Europe?

Chaired by Clare Short *
Panellists include: Ceri Goddard, Guy Hibbert, Baroness Helena Kennedy, Sam Roddick, Baroness Shirley Williams

Clare Short was Secretary of State for International Development from 1997 until 2003.
Ceri Goddard is Chief Executive of the Fawcett Society.
Guy Hibbert is a BAFTA award winning film and TV writer.
Baroness Helena Kennedy is a leading barrister and an expert in human rights law, civil liberties and constitutional issues.
Sam Roddick is founder of Coco de Mer and campaigner on pornography, feminism, exploitation, human rights and raunch culture.
Baroness Shirley Williams, co-founder of the SDP, served as Leader of the the Liberal Democrats in the House of Lords 2001-2004.

*Subject to availability