Under the Radar

Suffragette Molly Morris is interviewed by Insp. Wilson, having been found acting suspiciously by a ‘fired’ postbox in Sheffield city centre. As they spar, both realise they have more in common than ever imagined. Will Molly escape unscathed or has she gone too far?

Length - c.15 mins

Written by Shirley Harris

Performed by Hayley Alessi & Wim Snape

As the fight for women’s voting rights is underway, Ida B Wells visits Sheffield. Lynching is spreading in the American South, impacting women and the Black Community. Suffrage support of Black women is patchy and uneven but Ida is counting on British support.

Length: 20 minutes

Written and Performed by Anita Franklin

As the World’s first Anti-Slavery Convention is being planned, women abolitionists are notified that the event is for gentlemen only. Shocked and angry, the women form a plan to make history. 

Length - c.15 mins

Written by Anita Franklin

Performed by Ann O'Connell

The women are gathering momentum and becoming militant. In Sheffield Adela Pankhurst needs to disrupt the Cutlers’ Feast. All she has to do is disguise herself as a maid … Beth Ollerenshaw holds the key to Adela’s successful mission. Can Beth be persuaded to help her?

Length - c.18 mins

Written by Amanda Pearce

Performed by Sophia Boaden, Hayley Alessi & Wim Snape