Rebel Rebel

Willow’s campaign to become class president has landed her in trouble with the bullies at school. After a playground bump to the head, she wakes up lost… in 1913, face to face with Suffragette, Emily Davison. With over a century of history and women’s rights between their worlds, there’s a lot they have to discuss, and it’s far from plain sailing. With a dose of healthy debate and accepting that you can’t change the past, Willow must discover the confidence to use her voice for change, in her own unique way. Polka presents a brand-new production, celebrating female voices of the past and present and the importance of standing up for your beliefs. About Polka Theatre We opened our doors in 1979 as the UK’s first theatre venue dedicated exclusively to children. We deliver a year-round programme of exceptional and exciting new theatre and creative learning opportunities for 0-12 year olds. Alongside this, we showcase international productions, offer a home to touring children’s theatre companies and support diverse artists to develop new work for children. We produce between 7-10 productions each year, with selected shows touring to children across the UK and internationally in schools, libraries, community and theatre spaces. Polka has always led the way in inclusive practice. We were the first venue to create what we now widely know as a Relaxed Performance back in 2006 and continue to include a range of accessible performances in our year-round programme.