Barker, Paul, 1953-

The journalist and writer Paul Barker (born 1935) is perhaps best known for his editorship of the cultural commentary magazine New Society from 1968 to 1986. However the material assembled in this archive relate to articles written by Barker about the all-female theatre company The Osiris Players.

The Osiris Players (or the Osiris Repertory Company as they were also known) were Britain's first all-female professional theatre company who operated with the aim of introducing theatre - particularly the works of Shakespeare - to schools and audiences at improvised venues nationwide who may not otherwise have had access to live theatre at accessible prices. Started in 1924 by Nancy Hewins, they specialised in regional touring and were active until 1963.

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