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Beverley Knight describes playing Emmeline Pankhurst in Sylvia the Musical as a "gift"
Overview
Singer Beverley Knight stars as suffragette leader Emmeline Pankhurst in Sylvia the Musical at the Birmingham Hippodrome. She hopes the hip-hop musical, which explores the true story of the Pankhurst family and the fight for women's voting rights, will leave audiences feeling empowered and inspired to make a difference.
Key points
- Beverley Knight plays Emmeline Pankhurst in Sylvia the Musical at the Birmingham Hippodrome.
- The show tells the story of suffragette Sylvia Pankhurst and the family rift with her mother over voting rights.
- Knight described the role as a "gift" and called the production a true and killer story.
- The musical incorporates R&B, funk, soul, garage, gospel and house music.
- Knight hopes audiences will leave feeling empowered and believing their voices can make a difference.