Woman on Fire

2018 marks 100 years since women (those over 30 with property) won the right to vote in the UK.

Woman on Fire is an original play that will take you into the fiery heart of one of the most dangerous women in history. Ruthless terrorist or impassioned freedom fighter? This dynamic solo-performance lets you decide.

Presented by award-winning Lancashire-based Certain Curtain Theatre, Woman on Fire recounts the turbulent history of the suffrage movement through the eyes and life of Mrs Edith Rigby, a mild-mannered doctor’s wife with a secret identity – that of arsonist, bomber and jujitsu-trained militant suffragette.

Jailed six times she went on hunger strike to the point of starvation. Released, she went toe-to-toe in ferocious pitched battles with the police.

Written and directed by John Woudberg and performed by Claire Moore (Lady In Red)

Woman on Fire seeks to shed light on suffragette history and the mystery that is Edith Rigby.

"John Woudberg’s exciting script is full of poetic language, as well as the sharp wit and defiant spirit of a woman prepared to risk everything for what she believes in." - **** - The Scotsman
"A thrilling story of how militant British suffragists fought for the vote" - New York Theater Wire
"A very high quality of production and acting. It is beautifully written and obviously well researched. Moving - I was almost in tears." - Amnesty International

Friday 27 April 2018 - 7.30pm
Certain Curtain Theatre Company
Written and Directed by John Woudberg. Performed by Claire Moore.
Tickets : £13.50
Age guidance: 14+ (contains adult themes)
75 minutes followed by optional Q&A with writer/director and performer.