Women in theatre have suffered so much, says top director

An award-winning Irish theatre director says that women in the industry “have suffered so much shit”.

Oonagh Murphy, who is the director of the award-winning play Tribes at the Gate Theatre and recipient of the inaugural Jo Cox award, spoke out this week urging people to check in with female colleagues.

“Today is a day to show the women you work with a lot of care. Speak to them, check in with them, show them you value what they do.