Margaret Skinnider - Rebel Heart

With music from Maeve McKinnon, Fraser Spiers and Stephen Wright This rehearsed reading of the play is performed by an all-woman cast. It explores the key moments of the incredible life of Margaret Skinnider.

The Coatbridge born Mathematics teacher of Irish parentage, was an active member of the Irish Citizen Army and the only female volunteer injured in the 1916 Easter uprising. Skinnider fought for justice in every period of her life.

She is remembered as a suffragette, teacher, sniper author and prisoner. She became president of the Irish National Teachers' Organisation and remained a champion of women’s rights.