Celebrating bold, original voices by women and female-identifying playwrights.

Women writers festival 2025

📅 Women Writers Festival 2025

Launched in 2023, the Women Writers Festival has quickly grown into a key platform for new writing by women in theatre, spoken word, and performance. Based at The Etcetera Theatre in the heart of Camden, the festival provides an essential stage for bold, original, and underrepresented voices.

The 3rd edition of the festival runs throughout September 2025. We’re excited to welcome over 30 productions, spanning theatre, monologues, spoken word, and experimental work. Each year, the programme celebrates diversity, creativity, and the power of women’s storytelling.

📸 Highlights from 2023–2024

  • Dozens of productions staged across two successful editions

  • 1,000+ audience members engaged annually

  • Strong social reach, with our 2025 open call post viewed over 40,000 times

  • “The Women Writers Festival gave us a platform we could never have afforded otherwise.” – 2024 participant

💬 Why It Matters

The Women Writers Festival responds to ongoing underrepresentation of women playwrights on UK stages. By providing a dedicated platform, we champion voices that need to be heard and create space for audiences to engage with new stories and perspectives.

🔮 Looking Ahead

The festival continues to grow each year, and we are working towards exciting plans for 2026. Watch this space for updates as the festival expands to reach even more writers and audiences.

📩 Get Involved

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  • Contact: admin@etceteratheatre.com

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