Sylvia

Sylvia Pankhurst - fearless, flawed, and unforgettable. The untold story of the rebelliousmiddle child of Emmeline Pankhurst takes centre stage in this irresistible hip hop, funk andsoul musical that moves your feet and fires your spirit.

Whilst her mother and sister battled for women's suffrage, Sylvia ignited a revolution for theforgotten: working women, the impoverished, the silenced. Caught between her family and herbeliefs, Sylvia risked it all to bring change to millions.

With an electrifying score by Josh Cohen and DJ Walde, renowned choreographer andstoryteller Kate Prince (ZooNation - Message in a Bottle, Some Like it Hip Hop, Into theHoods, The Mad Hatter’s Tea Party) delivers her Olivier-nominated vision in this theatricaltreat that audiences can’t get enough of.

Starring powerhouse talent Beverley Knight, (Sister Act, The Drifters Girl, Memphis theMusical) in a show stopping performance as Emmeline Pankhurst, this is your chance to seeher in a career defining turn that won her the Olivier Award for Best Actress in a SupportingRole.

Naomi Katiyo (Hamilton, Just For One Day: The Live Aid Musical) stars as SylviaPankhurst, a role that brings depth, heart, and fire to the stage.

Direct from London’s Old Vic theatre where it played to sold out houses and instant standingovations, SYLVIA is more than a musical – it's a manifesto set to music, a revolution you candance to, a story that roars and shakes the rafters.Book now. You don’t want to miss this.

Age Restrictions

Ages 5+ (recommended). All customers aged 14 years or below must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 years or over.

Performance Times

Now taking bookings for performances from Fri 13th November 2026 until Sun 15th November 2026.

Show times for each day are below.

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Tue

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Wed

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Thu

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Fri

7.30pm

Sat

2.30pm
7.30pm

Sun

1.00pm
6.00pm

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Royal Albert Hall Details

Bus routes: (Hyde Park Gate) 9, 10, 52, 70, 360

Night buses: (Hyde Park Gate) 10, 452, N9, N52

Nearest rail: Victoria

Tube lines: District, Piccadilly, Circle

Nearest tube: South Kensington

Directions from South Kensington :

(15mins) Take Exhibition Road up to Prince Consort Road where you turn left; take the right leading you to Kensington Gore.

Car park: Imperial College Campus (5mins)

In congestion zone?: No

Facilities at Royal Albert Hall

Air conditioned

Bar

Disabled toilets

Infrared hearing loop

Toilets

Wheelchair accessible

Royal Albert Hall Location

Kensington Gore, London, SW7 2AP

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