Subsidised theatres have too few female roles, Equity says
Actors' union finds male roles outnumber female roles by average of two to one in publicly funded companiesToo many plays performed in theatres subsidised by the taxpayer are dominated by male roles, with female actors often struggling to find work, according to the actors' union, Equity.The union has sent out letters to 43 artistic directors of subsidised theatre companies highlighting the need for better employment…