Ten years ago, a powerful call for equality changed Irish theatre forever.

The Waking the Feminists (WTF) campaign, which began in November 2015, shone a spotlight on gender inequality across the Irish theatre sector and inspired a movement that continues to influence cultural life today.

To mark this important 10th anniversary, the National Library of Ireland (NLI) is delighted to share a newly catalogued selection of photographs from the Waking the Feminists Collection. The selection, developed in collaboration with campaign coordinator Lian Bell, captures key moments from the movement, from the early rallies and Abbey Theatre events to the community of artists, activists, and audiences who came together under the banner of equality.

The photographic collection helps present the full story of the #WakingTheFeminists campaign, complementing the existing Special Collections holdings, which include ephemera as well as printed and manuscript material related to the campaign.

Learn more: https://www.nli.ie/news-stories/stories/celebrating-ten-years-waking-feminists