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Synopsis

Votes for Women is a three-act play by one of the leading actresses and dramatists of the early 20th century, Elizabeth Robins. The first of its kind to highlight the suffragette movement on stage, Votes for Women led the way for female-told stories and political-based plots in the early 1900s. The show follows Vida Levering, a young activist living in London, as she defends her political beliefs, first at the country home of friends, and more seriously at a rally in Trafalgar Square. Climaxing in a rousing speech, and a well-kept secret, Vida must use her wits and strength to fight for what is right in this rousing work of political theatre. Unafraid of tackling the taboo subjects that need to be addressed, Votes for Women is a brave and radically written piece, sure to leave the audience reflecting as they leave the show.

Show Information

Category
Play
Age Guidance
Youth (Y)/General Audiences (G)
Number of Acts
3
First Produced
1907
Genres
Drama, Historical/Biographical
Settings
Period, Multiple Settings
Time & Place
England, 1903
Cast Size
medium
Orchestra Size
None
Dancing
None
Licensor
None/royalty-free
Ideal For
Star Vehicle Female, Mostly Male Cast, Includes Adult Characters, Medium Cast

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Plot

Characters

Name Part Size Gender Vocal Part

Vida Levering

Lead

Female

Non-singer

Geoffrey Stonor

Lead

Male

Non-singer

Jean Dunbarton

Lead

Female

Non-singer

Lord John Wynnstay

Supporting

Male

Non-singer

Lady John Wynnstay

Supporting

Female

Non-singer

Mrs. Heriot

Featured

Female

Non-singer

John Greatorex

Featured

Male

Non-singer

Richard Farnborough

Featured

Male

Non-singer

Mr. Freddy Tunbridge

Featured

Male

Non-singer

Mrs. Freddy Tunbridge

Featured

Female

Non-singer

Allen Trent

Featured

Male

Non-singer

Ernestine Blunt

Featured

Female

Non-singer

Mr. Pilcher

Featured

Male

Non-singer

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A song with an asterisk (*) before the title indicates a dance number; a character listed in a song with an asterisk (*) by the character's name indicates that the character exclusively serves as a dancer in this song, which is sung by other characters.

Monologues

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Scenes

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Key Terms

    A activist of women's rights on the basis of the equality of the sexes.

    Theatre that is focused on women's stories, separate from men, and often examines gender, class, race, and privilege within social, cultural, and historical systems.

    A genre of play that is based on the narrative of true historical events and people, often considered a subgenre of tragedy.

    Description of material not protected by copyright law.

    The right or privilege to vote.

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Guide Written By:

Mychele Lebrun

Mychele Lebrun

Canadian music theatre artist currently based in London, England.