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 original, dynamic solo-performance lets you decide.

This year Woman On Fire will take you back in time to experience one suffragette’s fiery journey fighting for women’s right to vote.

Presented by award-winning company Certain Curtain Theatre, ‘WOMAN ON FIRE’ recounts the turbulent life and times of Mrs Edith Rigby – 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) the play presents both sides of this eccentric woman.

“I wanted to tell the story of the UK Suffrage cause through an unsung Suffragette’s eyes - to take the audience on her journey and let them ask themselves how far they might go for something they believe in?’ Says writer John ‘We can’t wait to bring it to Wigan as this will be our first visit. The north west is rich in social history and our performance is the perfect way to celebrate women from HERstory! Woman On Fire takes us from Preston to Manchester, London to Glasgow and back we’re looking forward to firing up the Wigan Festival!’

“The story of Edith Rigby remains largely unsung,” Says Claire, “She is best known for burning down Lord Leverhulme’s house in Rivington – But she was a woman of 'firsts.' She was the first woman, in Preston, to ride a bicycle – in bloomers! She founded one of the first branches of 'The Women's Social and Political Union' and devoted her life to improving the lives of girls and women. She was shunned by neighbours but her fiery spirit was not easily dampened. Her story and the wider suffragette struggle is one worth sharing and I hope audiences agree.”

Doors: 7:30pm

Stage Time: 8:00pm

Duration 75 minutes

Advance and door price:

Standard: £11.00

Concession: £9.00 (Students, OAP's and anyone receiving benefits. A valid ID will be required upon entry)

Disclaimer

Please note we have multiple venues in the same building and each has their own Style and Configuration, please make sure that you are comfortable with the Venue prior to booking tickets.

This Event is:

Cinema/Theatre Style Layout – There will be enough seats to cover all tickets sold, this may be on an allocated or unallocated basis which will be listed prior to purchasing. All ticket holders will have access to a seat with clear view of the stage and there will be no dancefloor or standing permitted.