About Gladiatrix
In 200 AD, Emperor Septimius Severus decreed that women could no longer compete in the Gladiator Games. And while the games were occasionally home to Ludi meridiani (Events intended to be public executions)- For many women, the arena was a place to exist outside of typical gender norms. What happens when an empire mandates how women use their bodies?
Gladiatrix brings this untold story to life through a mix of storytelling, song, and stage combat. Inspired by true events, this electrifying production explores the strength, sacrifice and resilience of the women left behind. Her story, lost in history.
Our Ludus
Paul Bianchi
Book/Lyrics
An award-winning screenwriter, novelist, and mythologist, PAUL BIANCHI lived and worked in Hollywood for 15 years before moving to Scotland. Though his written work frequently manifests as fantasy, sci-fi, or historical fiction, he dabbles in other genres to explore outsider (more often queer) points of view. His history as a Production Designer lends to the visual language of his written work.
Tony
Gonzalez
Music
Tony Gonzalez is an LA-based songwriter and performer originally from Texas. With his longtime friend and collaborator, Sam Johnides, Tony has co-written the music for shows like Supportive White Parents, Bachelor: the Unauthorized Musical Parody, and Real Housewives: the Unauthorized Musical Parody. His work with the band Diary of Atticus can be heard on all music streaming services.
Sam
Johnides
Music
Sam Johnides is a songwriter and musician based in LA. He has had the pleasure of being part of the musical improv world for years, performing at the infamous Second City, UCB, and countless theaters in the LA area. With his longtime friend and collaborator, Tony Gonzalez, Sam has co-written the music for shows like Supportive White Parents, Bachelor: the Unauthorized Musical Parody, and Real Housewives: the Unauthorized Musical Parody.
Stella
Antonogiannaki
Producer
Stella Antonogiannaki is a physicist, gymnast, and musical theatre practitioner from Athens now living in Edinburgh. Stella Performed as Vita in the debut in the debut production of Gladiatrix where she delighted crowds with her athleticism night after night.
CF Creative productions
calum fleming
Calum fleming leads CF Creative productions having completed his ba in acting at mountview academy of theatre arts. with a background in creative consulting and supporting arts organisations to achieve their ambitious goals,