Rehearsal images released for SYLVIA

Sylvia chronicles the story of feminist and socialist activist Sylvia Pankhurst, daughter of Emmeline Pankhurst. Building up to her eventual split with her mother's activism, the musical takes us from Sylvia's painful childhood and the loss of her father and brother, to her struggle to hold true to her pacifism in light of misogynist threats and police brutality, and her reluctance to break bread with Churchill's government. It features a book and lyrics by world-renowned choreographer and storyteller Kate Prince (ZooNation) and Priya Parmer, with music by Josh Cohen and DJ Walde that joyously unites hip hop, funk, and soul.

Following its sell-out premiere at the Old Vic in 2023, Sylvia now returns for a UK tour that concludes with a strictly limited run at the Royal Albert Hall, which fittingly was the home of over 20 suffragette rallies and some of the most historic speeches in the fight for women to gain the vote.

Renowned singer/song writer and performer Beverley Knight MBE (Sister Act, The Drifters Girl, Memphis The Musical) reprises her Olivier Award-winning role as Emmeline Pankhurst, with Naomi Katiyo (Hamilton, Just For One Day: The Live Aid Musical) taking over the role of Sylvia Pankhurst from Sharon Rose, who has withdrawn from the production.

Sylvia will play at the Royal Albert Hall for five performances only from 13th to 15th November 2026

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