How do we communicate our struggles or our joys, how do we celebrate womanhood and all that it entails? I believe quite strongly that it is through the arts and culture that our society learns about itself. Society is full of great role models for women although they are not always recognised.
Gender inequality means that great women are often criticised rather than celebrated. Look around you though and you will find talented, strong women everywhere - women who can inspire others or who are trying to change the world and women who are at the top of their field showing others that it can be done.
The performing arts is a great place to find these women because it’s a place where stories are told. These stories help us to explore our collective future as women and to educate ourselves and younger women in what it means to be a woman.
One look at the forthcoming program at Riverside Theatres Parramatta provides a little insight and an opportunity for us all.
From April 1st to the end of the first week of May there is an astounding number of fabulous female performers and/or their stories that are worthy of our attention. Theatre, film, music, dance and even public debate are all represented.
The talented women presented in the program have a lot to teach us if only we would open our eyes and our hearts to hear their stories and celebrate in their art.
Visit:
www.riversideparramatta.com.au
For details.
