Reviews

• Sarah D

  Apr 9, 2023

  Everything about this production was amazing. Set, staging, lighting, costumes, music and cast. Moved to tears in places as the story had such a profound effect on me.

• Zarp

  Apr 9, 2023

  Treated my daughters as my youngest is an actress and loves musicals. We were totally blown away with the vibes and amazed at the singing, dancing - we couldn't sit still in our seats - and the message 'equal rights for women'...black women included, came across loud and clear! The cast were brilliant - Beverley Knight and Sharon Rose's voices were amazing - Sweeney who played 'Silvio' had the ladies swooning...what a voice, on par with likes of Justin Timberlake! Spoke to an american lady, who was blown away with the performance...hope it makes its way to Broadway! So sorry the show has come to an end...more people need to see it!

• Sharon

  Apr 8, 2023

  Outstanding performance the entire cast were amazing. Beverley Knight has such a powerful voice. The energy at The Old Vic was awesome.

• Rachel

  Apr 7, 2023

  I had no idea that there was more than 1 Pankhurst. Very cleverly done I loved the way the singing styles complemented the story. A very lively way to bring history alive. The music and singing were great I especially liked the Main characters voice amazing

• Brenda

  Apr 7, 2023

  An entertaining, thought provoking, emotional history lesson. Congratulations to the creators of this productions. The singing and dancing was sensational, as were the backing musicians. The whole performance fully deserved the standing ovation at the end. Sorry the run is coming to an end. Hope it returns to London soon. Will be urging family and friends to see it.

• Karry

  Apr 7, 2023

  This show must continue 😁

• Rosamund McFadden

  Apr 6, 2023

  Just such an amazing show. This was an impromptu trip to the theatre with my daughter and it did not disappoint. The understudy for the lead was mind blowing. Their voices were so powerful.

• Dee

  Apr 6, 2023

  The musical was brilliant!! The acting, singing, songs and the band was absolutely amazing. I cannot fault a single thing.... The best musical I have seen this year! If you have not seen Sylvia, I would recommend that you go and see it as soon as possible :)

• Ness

  Apr 5, 2023

  History lesson. to music - great cast - not to be missed

• Georgiana Holden

  Apr 5, 2023

  The singing is just out of this world. Engaging throughout - would really recommend.

• Caroline

  Apr 5, 2023

  Thoroughly enjoyed this. Utterly brilliant voices all round. Go Hannah Khemoh - what a beautiful and powerful voice!!! Stage design was genius. Perfect mix of humour (we laughed so much), great music, and even learned a thing or two about a period in history and subject i thought I knew quite a bit about.

• Kathryn

  Apr 5, 2023

  Clever narrative told through music and dance which had us laughing, crying and completely inspired. Highly recommend going to see this talented cast's retelling of this monumental historical struggle for equality

• Leighb2000

  Apr 4, 2023

  The astounding energy of this production hits you in the first couple of minutes. The range of talented actors and actresses all of whom can sing and dance to the highest level. A most interesting story about the amazing Sylvia Pankhurst and her family who pioneered votes for women. We loved the story, and have been encouraged to research the history of these incredible women. SO good!

• Barbara

  Apr 3, 2023

  Absolutely fantastic show. I laughed and cried. Brilliant performances.

• Annie

  Apr 2, 2023

  Loved it

• Sharon Bishop

  Apr 2, 2023

  My absolute top show of the year, possibly decade, possibly of all time. Second time, and even better, wish I had time to see it again before it closes. Please say it's touring and you're releasing soundtrack! The performances are sublime, Beverley Knight's vocals made me cry. It's a work of genius where every element is perfection incl the staging, tech and of course choreo (I love Kate Prince!) So incredibly powerful and important. The UK's Hamilton, and I much preferred this to Hamilton (not to take anything away from Hamilton)!

• Melanie Crouch

  Mar 29, 2023

  amazing acting/ singing/ choreography - thrilled to see Princess Sophia Singh included in the cast. What an amazing cast and the music was phenomenal too. Would happily watch it again - great to see kids from schools there too :)

• Mr and Mrs T

  Mar 26, 2023

  Brilliant show But disappointed when I first booked it Beverley Knight supposed to be in the show and that’s why I booked it for for my wife to see Beverley Knight

• Nilos

  Mar 26, 2023

  Stupendous singing throughout the performance. We were captivated with the music and the story of Sylvia Pankhurst! We walked away thoroughly entertained and educated!

• Yvon…..

  Mar 25, 2023

  Loved and was gripped by this amazing story. I did not know about the life of Sylvia Pankhurst. Her commitment to fighting for the equality of working people is truly inspirational, and the show tells her story with laughter, tears and song. Thank you all

• Carol Harris

  Mar 23, 2023

  I really enjoyed this. Music, cast, dancing and set were lovely. For a musical, it stayed surprisingly close to the true story. The way the march on Parliament was presented was wonderful. Made me think of the women demonstrating today for their rights, and being attacked for it, in Iran and elsewhere. Perhaps today's struggles should have been referenced somewhere. Some of the rhymes were a bit clunky and the sound during Jennie Churchill's first song was too muffled -- you couldn't hear the words. That said, I never expected to hear a song about the 1910 Conciliation Bill. A lovely and memorable visit to the theatre. I'd go again. Thank-you.

• Octavia

  Mar 23, 2023

  ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT - every single performer was top class. Soooooo talented. Very proud of this British production.

• Sharon

  Mar 23, 2023

  This is the second time I have seen this show, which speaks for itself! It is absolutely amazing, great singing and dancing. The young lady who plays Sylvia was outstanding. It was a shame Beverley Knight wasn't in it last night, but her understudy had a great voice. It was also very enlightening and told a story I knew very little about. Winston Churchill definitely wasn't the hero people have portrayed him as in history. I absolutely loved it and would definitely recommend people see the show before it closes.

• Gag

  Mar 20, 2023

  Sylvia was the most informative, lively historical musical I have seen. It showed a very clear overview of who were the influencers for votes for all women. A must be seen!!

• Melanie

  Mar 19, 2023

  The cast really put their heart and soul into their performances - it did remind me of Hamilton a bit, but in a way it was better as the theatre is smaller and more intimate. Great rythm, dancing, humour. I really loved the encore.

• Kay Green

  Mar 19, 2023

  Absolutely brilliant show full of amazing actors. The story was well told

• Peter

  Mar 17, 2023

  The whole cast made this show. The fact that at one point two of the cast were crying with emotion made the telling of this incredible story all the more realistic.

• Nita Sharma

  Mar 17, 2023

  Found the show informative, entertaining and very enjoyable

• Lizzie

  Mar 16, 2023

  Honestly the voices in this show were incredible. I loved every part of this show and would see it again in a heartbeat. Thanks

• Catharine

  Mar 16, 2023

  WHAT a brilliant music genre to use for such a challenging and historically 'shocking' personal story. The energy of hip-hop propels you through this confrontational chapter of UK politics ..... FABULOUS vocal quality from all the performers we saw: LOVED the monochrome costuming with flashes of scarlet........ especially the individual black 'velvet' stripes and diagonals on those glorious black skirts. SO good to see a show that appeals to such a WIDE audience spectrum too. I HOPE it will be toured across the country?

• Onya

  Mar 12, 2023

  What an amazing production, I bought the tickets for a friend for Christmas and we had a great time. The scenery was simple yet effective, a faultless cast with fantastic energy throughout as the story unfolded. Very emotive and much learnt on the night. First time in this beautiful theatre, although seats were not particularly comfortable . A bonus to meet Beverley Knight at the stage door, both her and other cast members took time to say hello and have photos taken when asked. What a great evening out.

• Sharon Richardson

  Mar 12, 2023

  We (3) were all so impressed with this production. It was up there with the best shows I have seen and another of my party echoed these thoughts.

• Chexx More

  Mar 12, 2023

  What an awesome show! The singing, dancing, storyline, and stage production were all phenomenal. I am so glad I had the privilege to watch this show and learn so much about Sylvia Pankhurst at the same time.

• Sheila Mitchell

  Mar 12, 2023

  A thoroughly enjoyable performance. Everything is excellent. It really is good fun with the modern hip hop music and dancing. Fab

• NA

  Mar 12, 2023

  Great performance by the cast

• Claire Jauffret

  Mar 10, 2023

  An amazing energy filled musical with your standing music and choreography and singing of superlative quality. Choreography is excellent and visually very striking.

• Jacqui W

  Mar 10, 2023

  Sylvia was superb, all thé performers were on their A game, the music, content, set design everything was marvellous. A must see.

• Rp

  Mar 10, 2023

  Amazing performance would highly recommend to anyone

• Debra Foster

  Mar 9, 2023

  Sound system meant that we could not hear the voices especially when rapping. But very good show. Full of energy and the cast were amazing!!

• Tyne Samuel

  Mar 7, 2023

  By far the best thing I've ever seen. What an homage to black culture! People will be talking about it for decades to come. I'm so glad I got to see it.

• Kayla

  Mar 4, 2023

  An absolute joy of a show, the music and dancing as well as the poignant moments which made me shed a few tears. Would highly recommend and definitely a show I will be watching again

• Fran

  Mar 2, 2023

  From the first note to the last an absolutely outstanding evening at the theatre. The superb voices, exuberant and evocative dancing and ensemble acting told a passionate story of struggle and victory with humour and emotion. Rise up! I’m going again .

• Richard Oliver Sefton Durrant

  Mar 2, 2023

  Sylvia was one of the best pieces of theatre that I have ever seen. The melodies and harmonies were breath taking. The guy playing Silvio’s voice melted me as did all the other voices. Beverley was, of course, fantastic, but the whole cast were all stand outs. The lyrics, choreography, sets and actors made it magical, informative, powerful and thought provoking theatre which I will never forget!

• Louisa Walters

  Mar 2, 2023

  I was recommended this show and am so glad that I went. The cast were phenomenol. It was original and packed with understated humour and movement, but emotionally powerful. I cried twice! Absolutely loved it and given the chance would go back again and again.

• Dino

  Feb 26, 2023

  The Saturday 2.30pm matinee was cancelled at the last minute with no prior notification given. Having arrived at the theatre to be informed of this cancellation with no emails or texts from the Box Office, I felt very disappointed to say the least.

• Ben

  Feb 25, 2023

  It was cancelled as we arrived. Poor communication

• S Robertson

  Feb 19, 2023

  Loved the way the story was put together, and done in a modern hip hop style. Great singers too

• Clare

  Feb 18, 2023

  Story, choreography, music, lyrics, set and casting all worked together stunningly well. We have been following Kate Prince, her hip hop choreography an Zoonation’s storytelling for some years now and this was a logical next step. We look forward to her next collaboration 🙏

• Dave

  Feb 16, 2023

  I’ve seen a lot of musicals and this one of the absolute best I’ve seen. The principals were astounding and the rest of the company were incredible. The band were absolutely stunning…. I have seen this twice now and I might even book it for a third time

• DM

  Feb 14, 2023

  Enjoyable, educational show (although does not purport to be entirely factually correct which is fine) with amazing performances from the whole cast but particularly 2 leads. However as a fan of Kate Prince choreography who has seen all her shows but particularly loved 'Message in a Bottle', rather too wordy and static for me.