Clare Summerskill is a celebrated writer, comedian, actor and theatre-maker whose work has amplified lesbian and LGBT+ stories for decades. From her much-loved show Why God Created Lesbians to the powerful storytelling in At the Rainbow’s End, Clare has consistently brought humour, heart and authenticity to the stage. 

On Older Queer Voices Podcast, we explore Clare’s creative process, her craft, and the impact of her work while reflecting briefly on how lived experience shapes what she brings to audiences now.

Clare Summerskill attained her doctorate from Royal Holloway, University of London. Her academic publications include Creating Verbatim Theatre from Oral Histories and Fifty Years of Lesbian and Gay Oral History, and she co-founded the LGBT Special Interest Group in the Oral History Society. Clare also is a playwright and a lesbian stand-up and she is currently touring her latest one woman show – Why God Created Lesbians! – to theatres around the country. 

Clare’s website - https://claresummerskill.co.uk

To book Clare’s shows - http://www.artemistheatre.co.uk

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