To mark International Women's Day this year, the spotlight is shining on a feminist theatre company in Cornwall.

Scary Little Girls was created over 20 years ago by creative director Rebecca Mordan.

Ever since, it has distinguished itself within the arts landscape by providing opportunities for countless women in the creative industry.

One of the few feminist theatre companies in the UK, Scary Little Girls has worked with over 100 creative arts freelancers across the country in the last year alone.

A staggering 98 per cent of its freelance workforce is female.

Falmouth Packet: Nearly 100% of its freelance workforce are women

Over the years, the theatre company estimates it has provided over 4,000 opportunities for women in the creative arts workforce.

The company offers a wide range of projects and shows that champion women in all stages of life.

From storytelling events across Cornwall to the launch of their Mayven festival in San Francisco, its work resonates with female empowerment.

The festival, aimed at celebrating the power of women in midlife, epitomises the theatre company’s commitment to their cause.

Perhaps one of the most significant projects run by Scary Little Girls is the Greenham Women Everywhere initiative.

A National Lottery-funded project, the company has interviewed nearly 200 women who were a part of the Greenham Common Peace Camp between 1981 and 2000, bringing a crucial piece of feminist heritage into public access.

Falmouth Packet: Scary Little Girls was created over 20 years ago by creative director Rebecca Mordan

Ms Mordan said: "The environment is not weighted towards supporting women.

"Winning funding is harder, opportunities aren't widely available, and women are more likely to hold down a second job".

However, according to Ms Mordan, the theatre company endeavours in creating "communities of women," where they feel supported and valued.

The company’s efforts are supported by almost £1m in funding over the years.

But this stands as an exception, as women’s theatre companies received only 0.64 per cent of Arts Council National Portfolio Organisation funding from 2015 to 18.

Additionally, a 37.4 per cent pay gap exists between male and female workers in the arts industry, a gap that widens to 47.7 per cent for freelancers with 21to 30 years’ experience.

Despite these challenges, Scary Little Girls promises to continue providing opportunities for women, adapting working practices to accommodate the specific needs of women.

Ms Mordan explained that it works "to the industry standard for above-living wage pay and equity advised pay," highlighting its commitment to fair pay and comfortable working conditions.

For more information on the projects and opportunities provided by Scary Little Girls, visit its website.