Daniela Cavallaro, from the University of Auckland, is the author of several articles on Italian theatre and two books: Italian Women's Theatre 1930-1960, and Educational Theatre for Women in Post-World War II Italy: A Stage of Their Own.

Luciana d'Arcangeli, author of I personaggi femminili nel teatro di Dario Fo e Franca Rame, was until recently Cassamarca Senior Lecturer at Flinders University, Adelaide. She is currently an adjunct professor, language consultant, translator and interpreter, based in Rome.

Claire Kennedy, adjunct senior lecturer in Italian Studies at Griffith University in Brisbane, has translated and subtitled several plays for performance, and participated in numerous community theatre productions on women's issues.

Bahar Brunton grew up in London. In addition to Dancing Feet, she has had two plays produced: The Highwayman, at the Battersea Barge and the Edinburgh Festival in 2008; and Sofka, at the Calder Bookshop & Theatre in 2012 and 2013.

Alex Crampton is an intuitive artist, theatre practitioner, ceremonial celebrant, events producer, land worker and food grower.

Melissa Dean is an actress, writer, producer and radio presenter, who uses her creativity as a means for activism.

Karis E. Halsall has been writing for theatre for the last decade, working with acclaimed companies such as the Hampstead Theatre, Theatre503, HighTide Festival,Headlong, the Bush, DryWrite and nabokov.

Isley Lynn's play Skin a Cat was awarded Pick of the Year at the Vault Festival 2016 and its production at The unker later that year led to four nominations for Off West End Awards including Most Promising New Playwright and Best New Play.

Raúl Quirós Molina has an MA in Creative Writing from City, University of London.

Ainsley Burdell is a director, performer and teacher who has worked in the arts and community cultural development in Queensland over the past thirty years.

Nicolette Kay has directed and co-translated a number of plays by Dacia Maraini as well as contributing to books about the playwright.

Dacia Maraini is one of the most widely read Italian writers in the world.

Sharon Wood is professor (emerita) at the University of Leicester and the author and editor of numerous books on writing by women in Italy.

Renato Chiocca is a director and screenwriter who works in cinema, theatre and television.