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BIRMINGHAM L AW SOCIETY MARTIN SHAW & LAURA MAIN...


In celebration of the Birmingham Law Society's 200th anniversary year, the Society have commissioned a special performance of The Disappearance of Miss Bebb, a legal drama based on an historical event.


Taking a starring role in this celebrity performance is one of the UK's most popular and versatile actors, Martin Shaw, star of Judge John Deed, George Gently and The Chief. Playing the role of Miss Bebb will be one of the leading characters from Call The Midwife, Laura Main.


The play was written by Alex Giles and inspired by the case of Bebb v The Law Society. In 1913 Gwyneth Bebb, top law student of her year at Oxford – and the only woman – challenged The Law Society's refusal to allow her to become a solicitor purely on the basis of the 'disqualification of sex'. The pioneering women fighting the Bebb v The Law Society case had to battle extraordinary prejudice from the male legal and parliamentary establishment, but despite endless setbacks over nearly a decade they finally prevailed to allow the equality of entrance that is enjoyed today.


So what happened to the extraordinary, talented lawyer who gave her name to this landmark case? Alex Giles' fascinating play tells her inspiring and tragic story, and on the 21st October you have


the chance to watch a celebrity reading of the play whilst those buying a combined ticket also have access to the conference on the future of women in the law.


Eileen Schofield, former President of BLS and current Chair of the Board of Birmingham Law Society Directors commented; "We're delighted to host this event in Birmingham. We are not only celebrating our 200 year anniversary, we're also preparing for 2019 which marks 100 years since the first woman was admitted into the Roll of The Law Society. The conference will focus on the progress of women in the legal profession over the last 100 years whilst also looking to the future and I'm delighted to say it will be opened by the former Lord Chief Justice Judge Igor Judge. It's important to note this is not a women-only event. We absolutely recognise that views from men are very important to this debate and discussion and look forward to welcoming all our guests to what promises to be a super event."


The play forms just one part of a year-long celebration for BLS in what is a hugely important year. To find out more about becoming a member or member benefits and training visit: www.birminghamlawsociety.co.uk


For tickets to The Disappearance of Miss Bebb at the University of Birmingham visit: www.eventbrite.co.uk


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