A
event
held at The Trinity Centre
on Tuesday 13th November. The event starts at 19:30.
"Making the choice to fight even when you know you might not win."
Celebrate 100 years of the first women gaining the vote and Disability History Month by hearing the widely forgotten story of May Billinghurst - 'the cripple suffragette' who was a disabled and bisexual woman at the forefront of the women's right's movement.
Written and performed by activist and actress Phoebe Kemp, ‘May’ has a unique take on the fight for women’s rights. Billinghurst’s story will offer you insight into a claustrophobic Edwardian era and reflection on women in present society.
'A one woman show that portrays the un-known struggle with such detail and commitment, you are spellbound throughout.' 4****, Theatre Bath.
The play uses original letters and extracts between May Billinghurst, her family, Emmeline Pankhurst and other suffragettes. 'May' explores restrictions on women, LGBTQI+ people and people with disabilities. Today, in a society where many continue to fight for their voices to be heard, Kemp returns to May's story and asks - how far have we really come in 100 years?
Performance: 1 hour with Q+A session afterwards
Photo credit: Camilla Adams
Produced by Wyldwood Arts CIC