A TRIP back to the 1960s, a time of love, freedom, but rampant inequality will be the focus of the Crowthorne Musical Players’ next show.
Made in Dagenham, based on the real-life strike by Ford’s female sewing machinists in 1968, tells the tale of Rita O’Grady, the spokesperson of the group of female worker at the Dagenham car factory, who stage a strike to fight the inequality and discrimination they face on a day-to-day basis.
Based on the 2010 film of the same name, starring Gemma Arterton, the musical features toe-tapping songs, colourful costumes and everything you would expect for a rip-roaringly good night out. The show is a comedy, but carries a strong message about friendship, love and the importance of fighting for what you believe is right.
Crowthorne Musical Players’ (CMP) chairman Janet Winn said the musical primarily aims to be uplifting, while also offering food for thought on how far (or maybe not so far?) society has come in the last 50 years.
She said: “Who would have thought this history changing story could be turned into an amazing musical, but this is what happened. The musical contains fabulous songs and dances, lots of fun and a little pathos.
“The Crowthorne Musical Players amazing cast are working hard to bring this all alive for you. Over the last few years CMP has brought new shows to The Wilde Theatre, South Hill Park, which including The Witches of Eastwick and The Addams Family, and are delighted to perform, for the first time, Made in Dagenham – the Musical.”
Made in Dagenham – The Musical runs at The Wilde Theatre, South Hill Park between Tuesday, March 14 and Saturday, March 18 at 7.30pm, with a Saturday matinee at 2.30pm. Please note: the show contains ‘industrial’ language.
Tickets start at £16 for adults, £15 for concessions, £12 for students. For more information and to book visit.www.southhillpark.org.uk, or call the Box Office on 01344 484 123.
