Renowned UK feminist theatre company Scary Little Girls bring their Mayven festival to the United States
Feminist theatre company Scary Little Girls arrives on US soil this September, launching the first-ever Mayven Festival in the United States and shining a light on the stories of the women who shaped San Francisco.
Founder of Scary Little Girls, Rebecca Mordan, has partnered with producer Christina Li to curate a multi-disciplinary, multi-generational feminist arts festival. Enjoy a series of carefully curated, inspirational and fascinating events which share powerful female-led stories from San Francisco and beyond.
Join Rebecca and Christina this September and become a part of the celebration of the power and strength of women, as they launch Mayven San Francisco.
The festival includes a chance to hear stories from the women of Greenham Common; a self-guided literary walk with pop-up interactions through Chinatown; an illicit, literary seduction with mouth-watering chocolate treats and a comedic and meaningful performance exploring the effects of the porn industry.
Rebecca Mordan, artistic director of Scary Little Girls, said: “The Mayven is a sometimes overlooked stage in a woman’s life. She comes after Maiden and Mother and is described by some as containing ‘the inherent value and power of midlife’. Both powerful and authentic, a Mayven knows her worth and who she is and isn’t afraid to show it and receive respect. “
Rebecca continues: “San Francisco feels like a great fit for us to host the inaugural US Mayven festival – a place rich with stories of women who have helped to shape the city, and filled with culturally literate individuals who will devour the stories we can share.”
Christina Li, the US event producer who has helped to build the festival in San Francisco, said: “In this Festival, we are harnessing, promoting and celebrating the Mayven, and taking inspiration from what she represents to create a multi-disciplinary, multi-generational feminist arts festival together. I felt these were incredibly important stories to share with a wider audience and am thrilled to be the first to bring the Mayven festival to the United States.”
The San Francisco programme is host to:
Living Literature Walk, China Town, San Francisco
Sunday 10 September, 12pm-3pm
Walks start every 20 minutes from 12pm-3pm and last approximately 1 hour
Embark on a literary journey through Chinatown’s vibrant streets - where stories come alive through music and theater!
The Riot Showgrrrls Club, Clarion Center
Saturday 16 September, 7pm
Join the feminist revolution of pleasure and empowerment at our cabaret club – where laughter, music, and sisterhood collide!
Greenham Women Everywhere, Adobe Bookshop
Sunday 17 September, 3-4pm
Meet Scary Little Girls founder and feminist author, Rebecca Mordan. Rebecca will read and tell stories of the women – including several American women – who were at Greenham Common and sing songs from the Greenham Song Book.
Salon du Chocolat, Clarion Center
Sunday 17 September, 8pm-9pm
Indulge in chocolate and forbidden literature at the Salon du Chocolat - where decadence meets daring! Performed, read and sung to you by guest artists from around San Francisco, the Salon du Chocolat invites you to succumb to a literary seduction!