Composing Richard Pankhurst's monologue - Suffragettes

In terms of how to present our suffragette section, i had the idea of doing it from the point of view of Emmeline Pankhurst's loyal husband, Richard Pankhurst, so the audience get a real insight into what the time was like from someone who went through it all - also to keep the theme of women's rights, having a male tell this piece. I put myself in charge of creating Richard's monologue, while the others worked out what would go with it. I composed the monologue to have quite a conversational feel that would tell a story, engaging the audience, but have some life and no bore to it. I found this a very difficult task as it was hard to compose a speech that was factual and informed the audience of detail but for it to be spoken conversational and engaging - rather than just reciting a fact file. To overcome this, there are sections where the character directly addresses the audience to keep them drawn in. Throughout the monologue, I have created spaces where we would add short mini scenes further going into the details, giving the audience a real visual of what occurred.

character profile and writing in role - Micheal Fallon

Michael Fallon

Place of Birth: England

Male: Gender

Nationality: English

Age: 35

Occupation: UK defense secretary

Family: Father walked out on the family when Michael was very young; raised by his mother. Younger sister, Wife and 2 daughters.

Religion: Christianity

Hobbies: Taking his daughters skiing, going to church, going bowling with friends, cooking, plays guitar, going to the pub for a drink once in a while.

Writing in role

What a bloody waste of my time! She's crazy! The woman is crazy! Calls herself a fucking Sergeant Major! I'm giving her a chance. A real change, and she can't be bothered to listen to a word I'm saying. I'm actually trying to do something in favour of her, but yet she thinks I'm somewhat insulting her! Well maybe she's right then - maybe women aren't strong enough .... Because I see no power or leadership in any inch of that woman! I'm giving her the honour and recommendation to be out there on the frontline fighting for this country and she don't want no part of it! Shame on you woman!! I tell you, my two little daughters are stronger women than she'll ever be!