We're proud to host Alex Critoph and Women's Writes, a collection of short plays written, directed and acted by a company of female identifying artists.

Women's Writes debuted at The Arcola Theatre and since then has grown with an increasing roster of female artists.

Step into 9 different worlds of complex, intricate female characters with none of those boring archetypal forms. Featuring women who are courageous, intelligent and equally fallible.

1 ) Gunn Woman by Aine King directed by Leah Fogo and performed by Leigh Quinn

2 ) How to Make it to 30 by Avoiding any and All Danger by Morgan Drew Glasgow directed by Leah Fogo and performed by Amy Vicary Smith

3 ) The Sound of their Despair by Farah Najib directed by Zyrenka Cox and performed by Oyinka Yusuff

4) The Robin by Sophie McQuillan directed by Zyrenka Cox and performed by Simon Robinson

5) Tawaif written and performed by Srabani Sen directed by Nieta Irons

6) The Labyrinth Diet by Laura Horton directed by Alex Critoph performed by Sophie McQuillan

7) And So The Rabbit Died by Emily Layton directed by Alex Critoph and performed by Sophie McQuillan

8 ) Everything by Alex Critoph directed by Laura Jayne Bateman and performed by Celeste Dodwell

9) Disney Pyjamas and Mini Eggs written and performed by Lianne Grant directed by Laura Jayne Bateman

Twitter: @writes_women Email: Womenswritesfest@gmail.com