Suffragette role 'a gift' says Beverley Knight
The Wolverhampton-born singer stars as suffragette leader Emmeline Pankhurst in Sylvia the musical.
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"I want everyone bouncing out of there because it's a joyful musical, even though there's some absolutely heartbreaking moments in it."
— Beverley Knight , Celebrity
"It's not just the story of the Pankhursts, there are going to be loads of people who will come to this show who will be like... my grandma or my great-grandma, she was involved in the suffragette movement."
— Beverley Knight , Celebrity
"I want everybody to leave like, let's go, oh my god, that feeling of I can effect change, I can use my voice and effect change. I feel empowered."
— Beverley Knight , Celebrity
Key People
Beverley Knight is a British singer and songwriter.
Emmeline Pankhurst was a leader of the suffragette movement, advocating for women's voting rights.
Naomi Katiyo is an actress who plays Sylvia Pankhurst in Sylvia the Musical.
Sylvia Pankhurst was a suffragette who fought for universal suffrage and was the daughter of Emmeline Pankhurst.
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The Wolverhampton-born singer stars as suffragette leader Emmeline Pankhurst in Sylvia the musical.
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