Photographs by Jon Holloway

Directed by Jonathan Humphreys

Designed by Sarah Jane Booth

Sound by Jon McLeod

Cast: Emma Denly, Valerie Antwi, Ellen Atwell

Published by Nick Hern Books, March 2025.

‘I’m going to smash the windows. I’m going to set myself on fire.’

When contented housewife Edith wanders by accident into a suffragette meeting, she has no plans for revolution. But the women she meets there will change her life forever.

Increasingly concerned by the harsh treatment the protesters receive, Edith finds herself drawn ever closer to the radical centre of the movement. Where does she draw the line in the fight for equality? How far will they have to go? 

Rebellious Women was first performed in October 2018, produced by Attic Theatre Company.

Off West End Award nomination 2018 for Most Promising New Playwright (Beth Flintoff)

Off West End Award nomination 2018 for Best Actress (Emma Denly)

A cast of three women, a handful of props and original music, brought the incredible story vividly to life. The play was originally performed in Wimbledon Library before touring South West London.

This project was funded by Arts Council England and Heritage Lottery Fund.