Pimlico students performing 

GIRLS from Pimlico Academy performed a feminist play as part of a project exploring negative portrayals of women in the media.

On stage the young actors from the school in Lupus Street questioned why the word “feminism” has “become such an uncomfortable one”.

The girls, aged between 12 and 14, worked together with the Royal Court Theatre to write their own monologues to perform as part of the Pimlico Academy Summer Festival.

Head of drama Rory Simpson said: “I am so immensely proud of them and this powerful piece that they have worked so hard on.

“It’s a slice of these young women’s lives and perceptions and a comment on how they interpret the world around them.

“I have been head of performing arts and drama at Pimlico Academy for 30 years and can honestly say that this piece is a moving, powerful and strong statement piece from these young girls.”

The students had talked about women that inspire them and shared personal stories.

One actor, Asma, said that as she grew older, she “realised the judgment and prejudice that confronted me as a woman, what I believe in and where I come from.”

They will perform the piece again today (Friday) at 12.30pm at the Royal Court Theatre.