Join us for an evening with Professor Helen Pankhurst CBE of Centenary Action and University of Warwick academics as we explore women in politics of the past and present.

In 1918, a parliamentary act allowed some women in the United Kingdom the right to vote. It wasn’t until 1928 that women received the right to vote on the same terms as men. Who were the women working locally to create these changes? What is happening today to get women into politics? Which women are still not represented in local council?

Inspired by the suffragettes and suffragists, Centenary Action was established by Professor Helen Pankhurst CBE, granddaughter of Sylvia and great-granddaughter of Emmeline. They are a cross-party campaigning force supporting women, bringing local, national and international organisations together to amplify voices and campaign for change. 

Full programme will be announced soon!

Event Information

Doors and drinks from 6pm, event start time 6.30pm.

This event is aimed at those 18+ but those aged 14+ are welcome to attend with an accompanying adult.

Drinks and light refreshments will be provided for all attendees.

This event takes place on the first floor and a lift is available.

Resonate events are always free to attend. Tickets are non-transferrable and only available directly from the Resonate Website. 

This event is part of the Resonate Festival of Arts and Culture 2025.