Mother of the Revolution is a new folk musical celebration of the life of a forgotten Yorkshire legend – industrialist Betty Beecroft; unearthing her untold story and those of the working communities that came after her. This will be a show about what we share with our neighbours, what we learn from our past, what brings us together and tears us apart. 

Mother of the Revolution has been in development since 2021 with the support of Arts Council England, Leeds Industrial Museum as part of Leeds Museums and Galleries, CEG and Leeds Inspired. If you would be interested in taking part in activities or being a part of this production please contact Beth at beth@archipelagoarts.co.uk or fill in this form to be kept up-to-date.