Sophia Duleep Singh: Princess, Suffragette, Trailblazer
About this session
Key stage 3 | Subject: History, English, Drama | Topics: Suffrage, Identity, Empire | Session type: Outreach
- Free 50-minute live show performed in your school
- Access to free digital resources to support classroom learning
- Linked to Key Stage 3 History curriculum
- Work with us to create a timetable that fits your school day
Bring history to life at your school with our live theatre show exploring the story of suffragette icon, Princess Sophia Duleep Singh. This powerful performance shines a light on Britain’s multicultural history sharing a lesser-known‑story from the women’s suffrage movement.
Students will meet influential figures from Sophia’s life - ranging from her exiled royal family to the passionate suffragettes. The play sparks meaningful discussions around political reform, women’s rights, and how these historical struggles continue to shape our world today.
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Learning objectives
Students will:
- Explore personal stories in the fight for gender equality and reflect on how they can become advocates for equality today.
- Learn about the lives of people of diverse heritage in 19th Century Britain.
- Explore ideas and issues in an analytical, reflective and personal way.
National Curriculum links
This session supports:
- Challenges for Britain, Europe and the wider world 1901 to the present day.
- Understanding historical concepts such as continuity and change, cause and consequence, similarity, difference and significance, and using them to make connections, draw contrasts, analyse trends and frame historically-valid questions.
- Understanding how people's lives have shaped this nation and how Britain has influences and been influenced by the wider world.
- World building to develop a rich knowledge of past places and societies.
- Participating in discussions, summarising and/or building on what has been said.
Upcoming tours
Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire:
Monday 22 June 2026 - Friday 3 July 2026.
Weekdays only
London:
Wednesday 7 October 2026 - Friday 16 October 2026.
Weekdays only
Booking information
Please allow 50 minutes per show.
We can deliver up to 3 shows per day.
Capacity
Up to 250 students per show
Price
Free
Apply now
To apply, download and submit the completed application form to learning.info@hrp.org.uk.
What teachers thought
- Over 40 teachers were extremely likely to recommend to colleagues
- 100% of teachers agreed it supports curriculum learning
"Interactive, informative and engaging – a fantastic experience for our students that was exceptionally unique."
“The show was excellent. It was great for adding depth to their historical understanding and also accessible for all.”
School outreach performances are presented by Scary Little Girls
India, Empire and Suffragette resources for KS3 KS4
Discover videos and classroom activities that explore India, the British Empire and the Suffragettes through the incredible life of Sophia Duleep Singh.