Fantastically Great Women
Fantastically Great Women
4 characters standing on stage, each dressed in mainly 1 colour each; yellow, blue, green and red.
© Pamela Raith
2 characters dressed as builders are holding signs, with one sign reading 'DON'T BREAK THE RULES'. Another character is looking angry and going to kick the sign.
© Pamela Raith
Four performers in purple military uniforms pose with their hands on their hips
© Pamela Raith
Four performers in chorus in front of a picture gallery
© Pamela Raith
Three performers under neon lighting striking a pose

Fantastically Great Women Who Changed The World

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CAN I HAVE YOUR ATTENTION PLEASE?!!  

The world premiere of a brand-new kick-asspirational pop musical bursts to life as the Fantastically Great Women take to the stage to tell their stories.

Join our inquisitive heroine Jade as she breaks away from her class to take a peek behind the scenes at the not yet open Gallery of Greatness in the local museum. Along her journey she is surprised to meet the original and incredible wonder women: Frida KahloRosa ParksAmelia EarhartMarie CurieEmmeline Pankhurst to name just a few. From explorers to artists, scientists to secret agents, hear the stories of some of history’s strongest mothers, sisters and daughters; all independent icons who really did change the world.  

Celebrated dramatist Chris Bush (Nine Lessons and Carols, Almeida Theatre) and No. 1 hit songwriter Miranda Cooper (Girls Aloud, Kylie Minogue) adapt suffragette descendent Kate Pankhurst’s bestselling picture book with music by Miranda Cooper and Jennifer Decilveo (Miley Cyrus, Beth Ditto) and direction by Amy Hodge (Mr Gum and the Dancing Bear, National Theatre).  

Fantastically Great Women Who Changed the World is an empowering new stage show which will be celebrated by anyone who is prepared to move and be moved, with characters and songs that pack a popstar punch!

★★★★★

“Inspired and inspiring, this fantastically great show offers a timely reminder that fantastically great people can, and do, change the world”

showstopping songs” 

Musical Theatre Review

★★★★

“Mesmerising” 

“Heart-warming” 

“It left the audience smiling, laughing, and one young viewer dancing in the aisle.” 

“This fun, empowering musical is great for all ages” 

The Edge

★★★★★

“full of laughs and heart” 

“glorious” 

Grapevine

“a high energy pop musical which kept the audience tapping along until the end” 

“a high energy, feel good pop musical” 

“a family-friendly, feel good show that will keep adults and children entertained throughout” 

Southern Daily Echo

“This is a show that will be around for many years, and will probably inspire generations of youngsters” 

“immediately hummable” 

The Fine Times Recorder

“a pop-fuelled celebration of female empowerment” 

Norwich Evening News

“An explosive evening to remember” 

“An action filled show bound to keep you glued to your seat!” 

Voice FM

“will rock the theatre world” 

“perfectly composed” 

“Fantastically Great Women are going to change the world, one stage at a time” 

Max and Mummy Blog

“This powerhouse of a play offers diversity, incredible music and history.” 

“utterly charming” 

Bright Lights Big City Blog

“Fantastically Great night at the theatre” 

Lynn News

“It was A-MAZING” 

Big Family Little Adventures

“An overwhelmingly fun production” 

My Blue Host

Age Guidance 7+

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