Sylvia

Sylvia brings to life the story of Sylvia Pankhurst, an activist, pacifist and pioneer who took a bold stand for working-class women in early 20th-century Britain. Starring Beverley Knight and Naomi Katiyo, the new musical plays with dynamic choreography and songs that blend dance, hip-hop, funk and soul, giving historical events a fresh, urgent energy.

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Canterbury

Marlowe Theatre

Currently playing until 7 November 2026

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Please note: Productions cannot guarantee the appearance of a particular artist at any performance. Appearance could be subject to many factors including illness and holidays. The appearance of any particular artist and casts are subject to change without notice.

Also playing in the West End

You can also catch this show in London's theatreland

London

Royal Albert Hall

13 - 15 November 2026

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Sylvia was created with book by Kate Prince and Priya Parmer, and the music by Josh Cohen and DJ Walde. The world-premiere production took place at the The Old Vic in London. The musical positions itself at the intersection of bold historical narrative and contemporary movement, setting the well-known suffrage story in a fresh aesthetic context.

The show follows Sylvia Pankhurst’s break with the mainstream women’s suffrage movement as she fights for working-class women’s rights, forms the East London Federation of Suffragettes and chooses a path of pacifism and socialism. It was nominated for the Olivier Award for Best New Musical and won for Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a Musical for the late-2023 London run.

This UK tour sees Beverley Knight and Naomi Katiyo to reprise their roles from the original production.