About the Show
Rhondda Rips It Up! is a riotous romp through the life of Margaret Haig Thomas (Lady Rhondda), the Newport suffragette whose activities paved the way for women’s rights in the personal, professional and political worlds. Performed in a classic music hall style, with original songs inspired by the suffragette slogans, this tongue-in-cheek production takes you on a whirlwind tour of the inspiring activist’s mission.
We’re guided through the story by our very own MC (Lesley Garrett) as Lady Rhondda (Madeleine Shaw) takes on politicians, peers and a post box as she marches towards the House of Lords.
Cast
Lesley Garrett
Emcee
Madeleine Shaw
Lady Rhondda
Anitra Blaxhall
Helen Archdale
Rosie Hay
Sybil
Catherine Wood
Lottie
Paula Greenwood
Prid
Meriel Andrew
Edith
Monika Sawa
Birkenhead
Kate Woolveridge
Lord Asquith
Carolyn Jackson
Churchill
Creatives
Elena Langer
Music
Emma Jenkins
Lyrics
Welsh National Opera
Company
Caroline Clegg
Director
Nicola Rose
Conductor
Lara Booth
Design
Elanor Higgins
Lighting
Berrak Dyer (assistant)
Conductor
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