Sylvia
Five women in black Victorian-style dresses stand in a row, with dramatic expressions against a dark background.
The company of Sylvia. Photo by Tristram Kenton.
Two women engage in an intense conversation; one gestures towards the other's chin, both dressed elegantly.
Beverley Knight MBE (Emmeline Pankhurst) & Naomi Katiyo (Sylvia Pankhurst). Photo by Tristram Kenton.
Three actors on stage, dressed in period costumes, engage in a handshake against a backdrop promoting women's suffrage.
Ellena Vincent (Christabel Pankhurst), Beverley Knight MBE (Emmeline Pankhurst) & Cleve September (Lloyd George/Lord Curzon). Photo by Tristram Kenton.
Nine performers in dark costumes pose dramatically on stage, with a textured backdrop enhancing the scene.
The company of Sylvia. Photo by Tristram Kenton.
A group of performers in black coats pose dramatically on stage, illuminated by bright stage lights.
The company of Sylvia. Photo by Tristram Kenton.
Eight performers in black costumes raise their fists in solidarity against a backdrop reading "Notes for Women March.
The company of Sylvia. Photo by Tristram Kenton.
Three men in dark coats and scarves pose dramatically on stage, with intense expressions and gestures.
Ivano Turco (Silvio Corio/Sir Almroth Wright), Tachia Newall (Keir Hardie/Lord Cromer) & Cleve September (Lloyd George/Lord Curzon). Photo by Tristram Kenton.
Seven dancers in black costumes pose dramatically on stage, with blue lights illuminating the background.
The company of Sylvia. Photo by Tristram Kenton.
Two women in white blouses embrace, one singing passionately while the other rests her head gently.
Beverley Knight MBE (Emmeline Pankhurst) & Naomi Katiyo (Sylvia Pankhurst). Photo by Tristram Kenton.
A young woman in a red blouse and apron holds a notebook, with performers in the background.
Naomi Katiyo (Sylvia Pankhurst). Photo by Tristram Kenton.

Sylvia
Tickets From £36

Venue

Royal Albert Hall

Sylvia Pankhurst… Activist. Rebel. Icon.
 
Torn between loyalty, love, and revolution, see her remarkable story explode onto the stage when Sylvia storms into the Royal Albert Hall in 2026.
 
The Olivier Award-winning electrifying musical is fuelled by an irresistible soundtrack that joyously unites hip hop, funk, and soul, and is brought to life by world-renowned choreographer and storyteller Kate Prince (ZooNation).
 
Powerhouse talent Beverley Knight (Sister Act, The Drifters Girl, Memphis The Musical) will reprise her Olivier award winning role as Emmeline Pankhurst, alongside Naomi Katiyo (Hamilton, Just For One Day: The Live Aid Musical) as Sylvia Pankhurst
 
Book now for this revolutionary, uplifting musical.

Closing

15/11/2026

Running Time

2 hours and 30 minutes, including interval

Genre

Entertainment, Musical

Age & Content

10+ | All customers aged 14 years or below must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 years or over.

Cast:

Beverley Knight MBE as

Emmeline Pankhurst

Naomi Katiyo as

Sylvia Pankhurst

Kelly Agbowu as

Mrs Flora 'The General' Drummond / Betty Savoy

Lauren Azania as

Alternate Sylvia

Zion Battles, Claudia-Rose Carlier, Nathan Louis-Fernand & Jaye Marshall as

Swing

Ebony Clarke as

Emily Davison / Daisy Parsons

Eloise Davies as

Annie Kenney / Norah Smyth

Solomon Davy as

Prime Minister Asquith / Richard Pankhurst

Collette Guitart as

Clementine Churchill / Julia Scurr

Leah Hill as

Edith Garrud / Mollie Bird

Tachia Newall as

Keir Hardie / Lord Cromer

Uzuazo O'David as

Harry Pankhurst

Castell Parker as

Winston Churchill / George Lansbury

Cleve September as

Lloyd George / Lord Curzon

Kirstie Skivington as

Adela Pankhurst

Kenedy Small as

Jennie Churchill / Edna Payne / Grace Roe

Ivano Turco as

Silvio Corio / Sir Almroth Wright

Ellena Vincent as

Christabel Pankhurst

Creative:

Book & Lyrics, Director & Choreographer. -

Kate Prince

Book -

Priya Parmar

Music -

Josh Cohen & DJ Walde

Set & Costume -

Ben Stones

Lighting -

Natasha Chivers & Hector Murray

Sound -

Tony Gayle

Video & Animation -

Andrzej Goulding

Orchestrations -

Mark Dickman

Music Supervisor -

Sean Green

Casting -

Stuart Burt CDG

Dramaturgy -

Lolita Chakrabarti

Additional Music -

Kate Prince

Additional Lyrics -

Tachia Newall

Musical Director -

Sean Green

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No accessibility performances are currently scheduled for this show.

Frequently asked questions

Sylvia is playing at Royal Albert Hall in London. Your ticket selection will show available performance dates and times, and you can book securely online via Official London Theatre. For the smoothest experience, pick a performance from the calendar and book early for popular dates.
The Olivier Award-winning electrifying musical explodes onto the stage of the Royal Albert Hall.
The running time for Sylvia is 2 hours and 30 minutes, including interval. Duration can occasionally vary slightly by performance, but this is the listed length for the production.
Sylvia is recommended for ages 10+ | All customers aged 14 years or below must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 years or over.. If you’re bringing younger theatregoers, it’s worth considering themes and attention span alongside the age guidance. Some venues also have their own admission policies, so it can help to double-check requirements before you travel.
Sylvia opens on 13th November 2026 and is currently scheduled to run until 15th November 2026. If you’re planning a trip or booking for a specific week, check the performance calendar for dates and availability, as popular performances can sell faster closer to the run.
Tickets for Sylvia go on sale from 26th August 2026. If you’re looking for the widest choice of seats and dates, booking early is usually best - especially for weekends and peak travel periods. Once on sale, you can select a performance and complete your booking online.
You can buy tickets for Sylvia online through Official London Theatre. Choose your preferred performance in the calendar, select seats if available, and complete your purchase securely.
Sylvia features a cast including Beverley Knight MBE (Emmeline Pankhurst), Naomi Katiyo (Sylvia Pankhurst), Kelly Agbowu (Mrs Flora 'The General' Drummond / Betty Savoy), Lauren Azania (Alternate Sylvia), Zion Battles, Claudia-Rose Carlier, Nathan Louis-Fernand & Jaye Marshall (Swing), Ebony Clarke (Emily Davison / Daisy Parsons), Eloise Davies (Annie Kenney / Norah Smyth), Solomon Davy (Prime Minister Asquith / Richard Pankhurst), Collette Guitart (Clementine Churchill / Julia Scurr), Leah Hill (Edith Garrud / Mollie Bird), Tachia Newall (Keir Hardie / Lord Cromer), Uzuazo O'David (Harry Pankhurst), Castell Parker (Winston Churchill / George Lansbury), Cleve September (Lloyd George / Lord Curzon), Kirstie Skivington (Adela Pankhurst), Kenedy Small (Jennie Churchill / Edna Payne / Grace Roe), Ivano Turco (Silvio Corio / Sir Almroth Wright), Ellena Vincent (Christabel Pankhurst). Casting can vary by date, so if you’re booking specifically to see a particular performer, it’s worth checking any casting notes for your chosen performance.
There isn’t a strict dress code for London theatre, so wear whatever you’ll feel comfortable and confident in. Most people go for smart casual - think jeans or trousers with a nice top, a casual dress, or a shirt and trainers. If you’re heading to an evening show, on a date, or celebrating something, you might fancy dressing up a bit more, but it’s completely optional.
Arriving at least 30 minutes before the scheduled start time helps keep things smooth and stress-free, giving you plenty of time to collect tickets, go through security, and get settled in your seat before the performance begins.
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