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Her second book in the series, Fantastically Great Women Who Made History, was published last Thursday and features another suffragette, Flora Drummond, as well as Harriet Tubman, Boudicca and Ada Lovelace. Pankhurst’s books are now part of a canon that teaches young people about exemplary real women from history and the modern day, alongside Rebel Girls, Little People, Big Dreams, Little Leaders, This Little Trailblazer and countless more.

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Fantastically Great Women Who Changed the World is a new musical based on the book by Kate Pankhurst, a descendant of Emmeline Pankhurst, adapted by Chris Bush ( Nine Lessons and Carols, Almeida Theatre) and Miranda Cooper (songwriter for Girls Aloud and the Sugababes) with music by Jennifer Decilveo (Demi Lovato, Miley Cyrus). A high voltage show with great charisma… a zippy guide to the great women of history that sets toes tapping and young minds alight – The Guardian What do you want to be when you grow up? It's a BIG question that everyone is asked from an early age. Discover eye-opening facts about a collection of go-getting women who have pioneered careers in a kaleidoscope of different industries.Climb to the top of Everest with fearless mountaineer Junko TabeiTouch Tours are free to all access members and companions and can be booked by phoning our Box Office on 02380 711833. Fantastically Great Women Who Changed The World will be on tour in theatres in Southampton, Norwich, Liverpool, Aylesbury and Chichester from 6 th November 2021 to 16 th January 2022.

Fantastically Great Women Who Changed The World: 1

It’s been very interesting for me, working as a different kind of storyteller, to see how the whole process works… It’s certainly a show that has helped me further channel those distant Emmeline Pankhurst vibes,” says the author, from her illustration studio in an old mill in Leeds. It’s loads of pressure to say you can change the world too, but if they leave the theatre feeling empowered to do something more with their talents, that’s a win,” Pankhurst says. Pankhurst with the cast of Fantastically Great Women Who Changed the World (Photo: Glen Jevon) Bursting full of beautiful illustrations and astounding facts, Fantastically Great Women Who Changed the Worldis the perfect introduction to just a few of the most incredible women who helped shaped the world we live in. Bursting full of colourful illustrations and fascinating facts, Fantastically Great Women Who Saved the Planet is an inspiring introduction to just a few of the incredible women who show that all actions, big and small, can be powerful in the fight against climate breakdown. All seat row ends and individual seats have Braille signage and we can provide a Braille or large print cast list for all Festival season productions.

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No DREAM is too BIG if you just believe in yourself. And these strong, ambitious and FANTASTICALLY GREAT women prove it. They've conquered the tallest mountains, made game-changing discoveries, stood up for women's rights and protected our beautiful, fragile planet. After a hugely successful autumn premiere, the inspiring girl power musical Fantastically Great Women Who Changed the World will return in 2022 for an extensive UK tour. This empowering stage adaptation of suffragette descendent Kate Pankhurst's award-winning book is brought to life by an incredible all-female creative team. There's step free access to the café and toilets, foyer and Festival Theatre which are all at ground level with no steps to negotiate. As we're so conveniently located, the car park can get very busy with city centre shoppers as well as our audiences. Allow plenty of time to park (especially if you're coming to a matinee!) and consider alternative car parks in Chichester. You can find all options at chichester.gov.uk/parking. Parking for disabled patronsIt was only as I got older I started to question what was happening around me. Becoming a mother has also made me notice so much more about inequality.” From explorers to artists, scientists to secret agents, hear the stories of some of history’s strongest mothers, sisters and daughters; all independent icons who really did change the world.

Fantastically Great Women Who Changed the World

Obviously the book gives a good starter to go “oh that’s so and so and they did that” and you can then look into them further and it’s a good taster of everyone. It’s like a history lesson but not a boring history where you don’t want to pay attention. It’s bright and colourful and it does embrace you. This ‘pop-fuelled, upbeat’ (The Times) hit musical, based on the book by Suffragette relative Kate Pankhurst and adapted by Chris Bush ( Standing at the Sky’s Edge), comes from one of the producers of SIX. The Café on the Park and our restaurant, The Brasserie, are fully wheelchair accessible and offer brilliant coffee and great dining experiences. Adapted by CHRIS BUSH: Lyrics CHRIS BUSH & MIRANDA COOPER: Music MIRANDA COOPER & JENNIFER DECILVEO: Orchestrations & Music Production JENNIFER DECILVEO Director AMY HODGE: Set & Costume Design JOANNA SCOTCHER: Choreographer DANIELLE LECOINTE: Lighting Design by ZOE SPURR: Sound Design: Carolyn Downing Casting: ROSIE PEARSON OF PEARSON CASTING Production Manager TAMSIN ROSE: General Management KENNY WAX FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT Running TimeWritten and illustrated by a direct descendant of suffragette Emmeline Pankhurst, this colourful picture book is full of facts about 13 inspirational women from history. It showcases some of their great achievements in a fun and accessible way for younger readers. Kate Pankhurst is part of People Who Changed the World at the Southbank Centre’s Imagine Children’s Festival on 13 February .