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Sylvia - The life and times of an extraordinary woman

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Friday, 27 January 2023

Booking until
Friday, 7 April 2023


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Sylvia

This musical is actually a hip-hop musical, studded with original funk and soul music along with splashes of grime, R&B, and gospel. The show is both funny and poignant, revealing the complex relationship between Sylvia Pankhurst, her famous mother Emmeline – who is played by Beverley Knight, and Christabel Pankhurst. It even delves into Sylvia’s secret affair with the Labour leader Keir Hardie. The result is a brilliant experience revealing the extraordinary solidarity between the women, despite their differences.

Expect unforgettable scenes including Black Friday, the 1910 demonstration where literally hundreds of suffragettes were brutally attacked and sexually assaulted by police and male bystanders. The staging of this, and the rest, is simply awesome. Kate Prince’s company ZooNation created Sylvia, co-written with Priya Parmar with original hip hop, soul and funk from DJ Walde and Josh Cohen, plus more tunes and lyrics by Kate Prince herself. Set and costume design is by Ben Stones, lighting design by Natasha Chivers, and sound design by Tony Gayle. No wonder the show enjoyed standing ovations four years ago. Don’t miss this extraordinary West End experience.

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A must see an important history lesson in digestable nuggets
Loved the hip hop twist on what could have been lengthy dialogue. The singing and dancing got you gripped from start to finish... I would recommend this for all.
Lucinda, 26 Mar 2023
Great show!
Loved the music and the vibe. There was such an air of energy on the show. The singers were great, especially the leads. Strong powerful voices. Choreography amazing. Would visit again. Seats are great too as we could see the whole screen even though we were near the edge. It is a serious topic but it was carried out so well. I learnt some history…and although it touched on the cruelty and violence women were subjected to, it is an uplifting show! I would be happy to go and watch again. My friends also enjoyed very much. Thank you to the wonderful cast and all who worked behind the scenes.
Hung, 26 Mar 2023
So happy I saw it!
Truly moving play…great music although a shame there were so many changes in performers. Told an important story and made me eager to learn more.
Judy, 20 Mar 2023
Fantastic show
Go and see this show, it was full of talent. We enjoyed every second.
Suzanne, 18 Feb 2023