From May 26 to October 13, Mikron Theatre Company marks the 100th anniversary of women in the UK being allowed to vote,with the première of Revolting Women, Vashti Maclachlan’s new play about the suffragette story as seen through the eyes of the political activist and campaigner for women’s rights Sylvia Pankhurst.
The new play will start its national tour at the Lawrence Batley Theatre and then around the UK by road and river until October 13.
Full of political satire, song and more suffrage societies than you can shake a stick at, Revolting Women unravels a contentious and momentous movement in history.
Based in the village of Marsden, Mikron tours for most of the year on board a vintage narrowboat.