Athena Stevens says she was traumatised by Shakespeare’s Globe bosses’ response to her disclosure of ‘sexual abuse’
Athena Stevens, an Olivier Award-nominated actor and playwright, is suing Shakespeare's Globe theatre, alleging discrimination and an inadequate response to her disclosure of sexual abuse by a fellow actor. Stevens, a founding member of The Women’s Equality Party and former associate artist at The Globe, claims the theatre's reaction caused her significant trauma and impacted her mental and physical health. She faced obstacles such as being denied access to the stage after disclosing the abuse. The theatre disputes her allegations, stating it took her claims seriously and addressed the issue internally. The case is set to be heard in an employment tribunal.
