Sylvia

Sylvia Pankhurst. Activist. Rebel. Icon. Torn between loyalty, love, and revolution, see her remarkable story explode onto the stage when _SYLVIA_ storms into Canterbury in 2026. The Olivier Award-winning electrifying musical is fuelled by an irresistible soundtrack that joyously unites hip hop, funk, and soul, and is brought to life by world-renowned choreographer and storyteller Kate Prince (ZooNation). Powerhouse talent Beverley Knight ( _Sister Act_, _The Drifters Girl_, _Memphis the Musical_) will reprise her Olivier award winning role as Emmeline Pankhurst, alongside Naomi Katiyo ( _Hamilton_, _Just for One Day: The Live Aid Musical_) as Sylvia Pankhurst. Book now for this revolutionary, uplifting musical direct from London’s Old Vic theatre. This production contains the following: Flashing lights and sudden lighting changes including moments of darkness; loud music and amplified sound; haze and smoke effects. This production also contains: Themes of domestic abuse, coercive control and emotional abuse; sexism, misogyny and violence against women; references to imprisonment, force-feeding, state oppression and political persecution; themes of death, loss, women’s rights, inequality and political struggle; some scenes of emotional distress and occasional strong language.