It’s 100 years since the Representation of the People Act (1918) passed into law, bringing with it full voting rights for men, and partial voting rights for women.
It’s 100 years since the Representation of the People Act (1918) passed into law, bringing with it full voting rights for men, and partial voting rights for women.
As part of this landmark year, we delve into Manchester’s rich local history – from the Suffragettes to the Chartists – exploring familiar voices, and some that you may never have heard before. Expect comedy, plenty of politics and Manc pride, as CYC reflect on history and the possibilities for the future.
Please note that this show contains strong language and sexual references.
This event takes place at the Museum of Science and Industry
Museum of Science and Industry, Liverpool Road, Manchester M3 4FP.
Box office: 0161 274 0600
Reviews
Review provided to Manchester Evening News by Amanda Dunlop.
Credits
Presented by Contact Young Company and People’s History Museum, in association with the Museum of Science and Industry.
This event is supported by the National Lottery through the Heritage Lottery Fund.
Part of Wonder Women Festival 2018.
Post-show discussions
Fri 9 Mar (7pm)
Hebe Reilly (Assistant Director)
Cast members (Miray & Tom)
Cheryl Martin (Lead Artist)
Megan Griffith (Girl Gang)
Jenny Mabbott (People’s History Museum)
Sat 10 Mar (2pm)
Rebecca Biscuit (Co-Director Sh!t Theatre)
Cast members (Bryony and Ruby)
Sarah Sayeed (Sound Designer)
Liz Thorpe (People’s History Museum)
Sun 11 Mar (7pm)
Louise Mothersole (Sh!t Theatre)
Cast members (Ciara and Ewan)
Prof Krista Cowman (academic consultant on Suffragette film / guest facilitator)
Speaker from Future Fires (TBC)
