Made In Dagenham – September 2024
Director: James Nelson
Musical Director: James Stevens
Choreography: Charlie Charity / Sarah Pell / Cassie Briggs
Based on the 2010 film of the same name, Made in Dagenham is drawn from the real-life 1968 sewing machinists strike at the Ford factory in Dagenham, Essex. The musical focuses on the leader of the strike, Rita O’Grady, as she encourages the women of the Ford factory to walk out after they are re-classified as unskilled workers. Risking her marriage and friendships, Rita continues her efforts for equality, but will this result in the passing of equal pay within the union that she has worked so hard to achieve? Featuring a rousing score and a splattering of comedy and emotion, Made in Dagenham is a show that resonates with audiences of all ages.
This show carries a PG guidance.
Cast:
Rita O’ Grady – Nikita Collington
Eddie O’ Grady – David Burton
Barbara Castle – Natalie Littlewood
Harold Wilson – Richard York
Connie Riley – Kate King
Sandra Beaumont – Freya Lakin
Beryl – Gemma Baxter
Cass – Jenny Pilbeam
Clare – Laura Kidger
Monty – Kevin Clarke
Gregory Hopkins – Ian Dean
Lisa Hopkins – Mel Swift
Tooley/ Chubby Chuff – Mark Chinnery
Harold Wilson’s Aides – Adrian Dobson, Tom Vickery, Adey Greasley
Cortina Man – Adrian Dobson
Bill – Tom Vickery
Sid– John Smith
MC/Buckton/ Hubble– Andy Savage
Macer– Adey Greasley
Barry – Charlie Cound
Emma – Sarah Pell