Thieves in Satin - Londons Queens of Crime at The Cockpit
Dates: 16/08/2026
📍 Theatre: The Cockpit
Moving Stories Dance Company
The Cockpit, Gateforth Street, London, NW8 8EH
London,
Tickets: Full price: £21.60 / Concessions: £18.51 (incl. booking fees)
Step into the dazzling yet dangerous world of "THIEVES IN SATIN", the electrifying new production from Moving Stories Dance Company. Inspired by the infamous all-female UK crime syndicate, The Forty Elephants, this breathtaking dance spectacle unravels the story of Diamond Alice, The Bobbed Hair Bandit, and Baby-Faced Maggie—women who stole more than just riches; they stole the spotlight.
Born in the shadows of a Lambeth workhouse, Alice Diamond had no choice but to fight for survival. A master thief by her teens, she rose to power as the formidable Queen of the Forty Elephants, leading a gang of fearless women who lived by their own rules. By the 1920s, they had reached legendary status—draped in satin, dripping in stolen jewels, and dancing the night away with the very aristocrats they deceived.
Now in its 4th triumphant year, Moving Stories Dance Company has captivated audiences with its bold, narrative-driven productions. The company makes it’s exciting debut at The Cockpit. Featuring an ensemble of ballet, contemporary, and West End performers, the company is known for blending gripping storytelling with dynamic choreography.
THIEVES IN SATIN is a thrilling fusion of elegance and danger, a celebration of rebellion and resilience. Join us for an unforgettable journey through the hidden underworld of 1920s London—where crime was an art, and these women were the masters.
Don’t just watch history—experience it. Book your tickets now!
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