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Elena LangerWed 3 Oct – Tue 20 Nov Swansea, Oxford, Bangor, Swindon, Northampton, Mold, Winchester OverviewTint& Creative Gallery Discover increasingly Synopsis Venues & TicketsOverviewMy Ladies, Lords and Gentlemen! WNO cordially invites you to this brand-new, rip-roaring, uproarious musical comedy. This tongue in cheek entertainment has been created for your delectation by the illustrious Ms Elena Langer (composer and suffragette) and the inimitable Ms Emma Jenkins (librettist and suffragette); Directed by Caroline Clegg and conducted by Nicola Rose.It is our unconfined pleasure to take you on an unforgettable journey through the life and vita of that unsung heroine of the Welsh Suffrage movement, Margaret Haig Thomas, the Viscountess Rhondda.Suffragette, objector and entrepreneur, Lady Rhondda paved the way for the equal rights for women. As well as whistle-stop tirelessly for women’s suffrage, she became the lightning rod for women’s efforts during WW1, survived the sinking of the Lusitania and created the radical feminist magazine Time and Tide. Her indefatigable efforts and endeavours were finally rewarded when, in 1918, women over the age of thirty were enfranchised.This thigh-slapping romp through the world of suffrage and song is told through the lens of music-hall and fittingly sports an all-female tint and creative team. The regulars will be guided through the story by our very own Emcee (Lesley Garrett) pursuit the escapades of Lady Rhondda (Madeleine Shaw) and her unflinching battalion of suffragettes as they fearlessly takes on Peers, politicians and post-boxes in their struggle for women’s rights.WNO will showcase this woman’s fight for liberty, survival and equality in a number of ways: from polity events, talks and schools workshops to exhibitions, interactive digital experiences as well as the production itself.The production will have its World Premiere in Newport surpassing touring throughout June 2018, with an Autumn tour in October and November to follow.I defy anyone not to be swept yonder by this rule-breaking production. It’s bursting with irreverent joy.The TimesThe GuardianThe Stage…Welsh National Opera has got itself a hitTheatre in Wales View Album Good to knowSung in EnglishCast & CreativePhotos & VideosDiscover MoreSynopsisThe story opens in the present day at the triumphant hanging of the portrait of Lady Rhondda in the House of Lords, as she posthumously takes-up her rightful place that she'd been denied during her life on the grounds of her sex. We then segue when in time, under the expert guidance of Emcee (Lesley Garrett), to 1908 and the Temperance Hall in Newport … Margaret returns in a tinder of glory from the famous suffragette rally at Hyde Park and marshalls the ladies of Newport to start their own workshop of the WSPU.  Inspired by the work of the Pankhursts, she begins her own wayfarers by organising rallies, attacking politicians and plane setting fire to a Newport post box.  The latter shenanigans results in her stuff carted off to jail, although in true well-bred style, she does so in a chauffeur driven limousine!Prison only serves to sharpen her resolve and when she is released, she redoubles her efforts. She meets and falls in love with journalist Helen Archdale who becomes her partner and inspiration in the fight for women’s suffrage.  When war breaks out, she seizes the opportunity to galvanise women and becomes a kind of sexuality Field Marshall Haig; recruiting for the WAAC and organising women to serve their country in every conceivable way.  Incredibly she survives the sinking of the Lusitania when returning from a merchantry trip to America.  When the War ends, she once then focuses all her energy on the ultimate goal of the enfranchisement of women.  She does not rest until this is achieved and in 1918 when she - withal with all other women over thirty - finally have the right to place their navigate on the ballot slip and vote in a unstipulated election.Venues & TicketsRhondda Rips It Up! and surrounding worriedness is supported by:The Nicholas John Trust, in memory of Joan MoodyAssociated British Ports, South Wales - proud sponsor of the World Premiere performance of Rhondda Rips It Up!Gwendoline and Margaret Davies CharityThe Leche TrustThe Joan Coates Charitable TrustWNO's performances at the Hackney Empire, London are supported by The John S Cohen FoundationWNO's performance at the Oxford Playhouse is supported by Sian Thomas MarshallWNO Rhondda UnionDeeds Not Words!Donate to the rationalization now to bring Rhondda Rips It Up! to life in your community, and help us alimony telling Lady Rhondda’s story.Donate now What's on News and features Opera Breaks Explore opera Press office Mailing list Contact us What's on News and features Opera Breaks Explore opera Press office Mailing list Contact us About us Meet WNO Our history Past productions Technical services Work for us Take partPolityChorus Come & Sing Families Youth Opera Schools, Colleges and Universities Support us Donate now WNO Friends WNO Partners Corporate Partners Welsh National Opera, Wales Millennium Centre, Bute Place, Cardiff, CF10 5AL +44(0)29 2063 5000hello@wno.org.uk Facebook Twitter Instagram Youtube Soundcloud Access Welsh Language Commitment Privacy & Cookie Policies Terms & Conditions Sitemap ©Copyright Welsh National Opera 2018
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