Robert Walters Group is partnering with the globally renowned theatre, The Old Vic, as the Production Sponsor of its upcoming production – Sylvia – opening on 27 January.
The partnership signals an ongoing commitment from the global recruitment consultancy towards the creative industries – as well as to those organisations who continue to champion inclusivity, a sense of belonging, the removal of barriers for individuals in society, and accessibility in hiring.
Sylvia, featuring British musical star Beverley Knight MBE as Emmeline Pankhurst, follows the revolutionary life of
Sylvia Pankhurst, played by Sharon Rose – feminist, activist, pacifist, socialist, rebel – and her role in the Suffragette movement.
Coral Bamgboye, Head of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion at Robert Walters Group, comments: “Empowering individuals to reach their unique potential lies at the crux of everything we do at Robert Walters Group, and so it is a pleasure for us to be partnering with The Old Vic and supporting their upcoming production of Sylvia – a performance exploring the inspiring life of suffragette Sylvia Pankhurst and more importantly how she helped to change the lives of working women and men across the world.
“The mission for equality and inclusion is nowhere near complete, and we are proud to partner with an organisation on a similar journey in educating themselves and improving their practices internally.”
Opening on Friday, 27 January, Sylvia will run for just over two months – with a night for press being held on 14 February.
Founded over 200 years ago, The Old Vic has been a vanguard of British not-for-profit theatre and a staple institution for theatre-goers for centuries – maintaining core values of bringing community, accessibility and inclusivity to the arts.
The partnership between Robert Walters Group and The Old Vic symbolises a powerful force for the local community, at the heart of which is a celebration of inclusivity as well as individual talent.
Laura Stevenson, Executive Director at The Old Vic, comments: “The Old Vic is delighted to be partnering with Robert Walters Group on our upcoming production of Sylvia. Robert Walters Group shares our passion and excitement for this vital and uplifting production which provides a platform for important conversations around equality and draws attention to an important historical moment.
“We are really pleased to be working with them as our Production Sponsor, given our shared commitment to diversity and inclusion in our respective industries, andwe look forward to learning from each other as we develop our partnership.”
Tickets for the show can be purchased online here.
