Rhondda Rips It Up! is a riotous romp through the life of Margaret Haig Thomas (Lady Rhondda), the Newport suffragette whose activities paved the way for women's rights in the personal, professional and political worlds. Performed in a classic music hall style, with original songs inspired by the suffragette slogans, this tongue-in-cheek production takes you on a whirlwind tour of the inspiring activist's mission.T0287845665We're guided through the story by our very own MC (Lesley Garrett) as Lady Rhondda (Madeleine Shaw) takes on politicians, peers and a post box as she marches towards the House of Lords.Company Welsh National Opera. Director Caroline Clegg. Conductor Nicola Rose. Design Lara Booth. Lighting Elanor Higgins. Conductor Berrak Dyer (assistant). Performer Lesley Garrett (Emcee). Performer Madeleine Shaw (Lady Rhondda). Performer Anitra Blaxhall (Helen Archdale). Performer Rosie Hay (Sybil). Performer Catherine Wood (Lottie). Performer Paula Greenwood (Prid). Performer Meriel Andrew (Edith). Performer Monika Sawa (Birkenhead). Performer Kate Woolveridge (Lord Asquith). Performer Carolyn Jackson (Churchill). | |
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