Fantastically Great Women Who Changed The World

Fantastically Great Women Who Changed The World at the Rose Theatre

Rose Theatre Kingston

CAN I HAVE YOUR ATTENTION PLEASE?!!

The world premiere of a brand new kick-asspirational pop musical bursts to life as the Fantastically Great Women take to the stage to tell their stories.

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  • datoer 2022-04-12 - 2022-04-16
  • plats Rose Theatre Kingston
24-26 High Street, Kingston, London, KT1 1HL

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Fantastically Great Women Who Changed the World is an empowering new stage show which will be celebrated by anyone who is prepared to move and be moved, with characters and songs that pack a popstar punch!

Join our inquisitive heroine Jade as she breaks away from her class to take a peek behind the scenes at the not yet open Gallery of Greatness in the local museum. Along her journey she is surprised to meet the original and incredible wonder women: Frida KahloRosa ParksMary SeacoleAmelia EarhartMarie CurieEmmeline Pankhurst to name just a few. 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. 

Celebrated dramatist Chris Bush (Nine Lessons and Carols, Almeida Theatre) and No. 1 hit songwriter Miranda Cooper (Girls Aloud, Kylie Minogue) adapt suffragette descendant Kate Pankhurst’s bestselling picture book with music by Miranda Cooper and Jennifer Decilveo (Miley Cyrus, Beth Ditto) and direction by Amy Hodge (Mr Gum and the Dancing Bear, National Theatre). 

'This all-female cast and accompanying band leave the audience in no doubt of the power of women. They light up each scene with high energy and skillful enthusiasm ensuring the attention of even the youngest theatre goer never wanes.' - Opening Night

'Uplifting and inspiring' - Number 9

'This musical has a truly fantastic message… for young children and adults alike.' - Quays Life

Information: 

Running Time: 85 mins (no interval)
Age Guidance: 6+

Venue Information: Rose Theatre, Kingston Upon Thames

Kingston Station: South West Trains, 28mins from Waterloo, then 10mins stroll through Kingston town centre to the theatre (directions available from walkit.com). 

Surbiton Station: South West Trains, 16mins from Waterloo, then 10mins bus ride (465, 281, 71, K2, K3 from outside Waitrose, bus stop NC) or a short taxi ride to the theatre. Our area is serviced by hybrid car company Green Tomato Cars, who aim to reduce their environmental impact. 

Bus Services:  K1, K2, K3, K4, K5, X26, 57, 65, 71, 85, 111, 131, 213, 216, 281, 285, 371, 406, 411, 418, 465, 481 

By Car:  The nearest parking is the Rose Car Park, the entrance to which is on East Lane (KT1 2NN). As the Rose is a new building and not yet recognised by older Satnav systems, those not wishing to park should using the following postcode: KT1 1LB (Kingston Police Station).