Shaw Festival London 2026: George Bernard Shaw and Feminism – A Lecture by Murray Rosenthal
This event is part of Shaw Festival London 2026, presented by the Irish Cultural Centre Hammersmith in partnership with The Shaw Society.
This lecture explores the development of George Bernard Shaw’s feminist ideas, beginning with an examination of his early life and the influential women who shaped his perspectives. It traces how these experiences informed his progressive views on women and their roles in society.
The discussion will highlight key examples from Shaw’s early and middle plays, illustrating his challenge to traditional gender norms and his advocacy for greater independence and equality for women.
In addition, the lecture will feature his notable correspondence with Mrs. Patrick Campbell, shedding light on his personal views on relationships, gender dynamics, and the interplay between life and art.
This Lecture is part of the 3 day “Shaw Festival – London 2026” and its presented by the ICC in partnership with The Shaw Society.
Doors: 11.30am; Starts: 12pm
Tickets: £5 OR £30 Festival Ticket
About Murray Rosenthal: Theatre Producer, Director. Vice Chair of The Shaw Society.
Murray Rosenthal received his dental degree in 1963 from the University at Buffalo.
Highlights of his career are as follows: He served in Vietnam as a dentist receiving a Bronze Star in 1968 for setting up a clinic and treating civilians. He spent thirty years in public health dentistry with the highlight being the Director of Dentistry for New York City. The last thirty years were focused on opera and theatre, receiving three Tony Awards, one Olivier Award, and co-producing seven Pegasus Opera Company productions by composer Philip Hagemann. He is now serving as the Vice Chair of The Shaw Society.
This Lecture is part of “The Shaw Festival – London 2026”.
To celebrate the Centenary of George Bernard Shaw receiving the Nobel Prize for Literature 1926, The Irish Cultural Centre, in partnership with The Shaw Society, is hosting the very first “Shaw Festival London” from July 10 th –12 th , 2026. Featuring a vibrant programme of theatre, films, and lectures, celebrating the rich legacy of the award-winning playwright, author, satirist and critic, George Bernard Shaw.
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