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  • Venue The Other Palace, London
  • Performance dates Booking to 8 September 2024
  • Running time 1 hour 20 minutes
  • Age guidelines 7+

Fantastically Great Women Who Changed the World is a hit new musical from the producers of Six, playing at The Other Palace theatre in London.

An inspiring feminist musical, Fantastically Great Women Who Changed the World tells the sometimes forgotten or untold histories of women who have played a major part in shaping our world.

Celebrated dramatist Chris Bush (Standing at the Sky’s Edge) and No.1 hit songwriter Miranda Cooper (Girls Aloud, Sugababes) adapt suffragette relative Kate Pankhurst’s best-selling book with music by Miranda Cooper and Jennifer Decilveo (Miley Cyrus, Ben Platt) and direction by Amy Hodge (The National).

With characters and songs that pack a popstar punch, this thrilling show is not to be missed.

A talented cast includes Meg Hateley (Mamma Mia!), Charlotte Jaconelli (Sunset Boulevard), Anelisa Lamola (Once on This Island), Aaliyah Monk (School of Rock), Georgia Grant-Anderson (Demon Dentist), and Elena Breschi (Kindertransport).

Winner of Best Show for Children & Young People at the 2022 UK Theatre Awards.

Fantastically Great Women Who Changed the World is playing at The Other Palace in London from 20 July to 8 September 2024.

Based on the popular books by suffragette descendant Kate Pankhurst, celebrated – and often forgotten – women from history are brought to life on stage, from Rosa Parks to Sacagawea, Amelia Earhart to Marie Curie, Mary Seacole to Frida Kahlo and Jane Austen, and Pankhurst’s own relative Emmeline.

Join young Jade as she breaks away from her group to take a peek behind the scenes at the not yet open Gallery of Greatness, where she meets the original and incredible wonder women: Frida Kahlo, Rosa Parks, Amelia Earhart, Marie Curie, Mary Seacole, Emmeline Pankhurst to name just a few.  Your journey through the lives of some of history’s greatest icons starts right here!

Expect original songs, live music and evocative choreography.

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Who is in the cast of Fantastically Great Women Who Changed the World?

Starring Meg Hateley, Charlotte Jaconelli, Anelisa Lamola, Aaliyah Monk, Georgia Grant-Anderson, Elena Breschi

Swings are Summer Priest and Rachel Seirian (also Assistant Choreographer)

Who are the creative team of Fantastically Great Women Who Changed the World?

Author: Kate Pankhurst, Stage Adaptation: Chris Bush

Lyrics: Chris Bush & Miranda Cooper; Music: Miranda Cooper & Jennifer Decilveo

Director: Amy Hodge

Set and Costume Designer: Joanna Scotcher; Choreographer: Dannielle ‘Rhimes’ Lecointe; Associate Choreographer Jackie Kibuka; Assistant Choreographer Rachel Seirian; Lighting Designer: Zoe Spurr; Assistant Lighting Designer: James Stokes; Co-Sound Designers: Carolyn Downing & Rob Bettle; Orchestrations and music production: Jennifer Decilveo; Live Arranger: Jen Green; Additional Music Production Nick Coler; Musical Supervisor and Musical Director: Audra Cramer; Assistant Musical Director Nicola T. Chang; Casting Rosie Pearson of Pearson Casting

Producer and General Management Kenny Wax Ltd

Important Notes

Content warning: Trigger warnings Loud noises, flashing lights, audience interaction. The show covers themes of racism, the Holocaust and divorce.

Venue Information

The Other Palace , 12 Palace Street, London, SW1E 5JA

Nearest Tube or Train: Victoria (Victoria line, District line, Circle line)

Nearest Buses: 16, 38, 52, 73, 82, 42, 148

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Critics' reviews of Fantastically Great Women Who Changed the World

★★★★ "Family-friendly, inspirational presented, and with a poppy score of catchy, easy to love songs" - All That Dazzles (London)

★★★★ "Fun, funky and fiercely entertaining" - London Theatre

★★★★ "Empowering history with a pop beat—get ready to rock with the world's greatest women!" - West End Best Friend (London)

★★★★ "Bold beats from HERstory's trailblazers with a catchy soundtrack, a message of belief in capability and ultimately finding your voice" - Broadway World (London)

★★★★ "A celebration of girl power over the centuries… I’m still singing" - Daily Mail (UK Tour)

★★★★ "A pop-fuelled, upbeat feminist hit" - The Times (UK Tour)

★★★★ "Incredibly inspirational, a battle call to women everywhere" - Liverpool Echo (UK Tour)

Frequently Asked Questions

Fantastically Great Women Who Changed the World is playing at the The Other Palace in London
The running time of Fantastically Great Women Who Changed the World is 1 hour 20 minutes
The age recommendations for Fantastically Great Women Who Changed the World are: 7+
Yes, Fantastically Great Women Who Changed the World has matinee performances on the following days: Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
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