Battle Light Opera Group transfer their sell-out production to The Stables’ stage after performing to rapturous audiences in May.

Essex 1968. Like millions of other working women, each morning Rita O’Grady is just trying to get her husband out of bed, get the kids off to school and get to work at the factory on time. But life is about to change forever when it’s announced that the girls in the stitching room of Ford’s Dagenham car plant will have their pay grade dropped to ‘unskilled’. Quickly drawing on a strength she never knew she had, Rita leads her friends in a battle against the might of Ford and the corruption of the Union supposed to protect them.

‘Made In Dagenham’ is a funny, touching and timeless tale about ordinary people doing extraordinary things when they stand together. BLOG’s final performances of this hugely popular show have sold out – but you can call the box office on (01424) 423221 to be added to our waiting list in case returns become available.

Director: David Sismore. Musical Director: Lorraine Barry. Choreographer: Hollie Jane Saunters. Artistic Consultant: Sophie-Louise Dann.

PLEASE NOTE: Contains strong language and adult themes.

Cast

Rita O’Grady – Vanessa Trowell

Eddie O’Grady – Alex S. Roberts

Sharon O’Grady – Freya Johnson

Graham O’Grady – Alfie Saunters

Beryl – Kate Dyer

Connie – Sue Wilson

Sandra – Lauren Creasey

Clare – Maisie Weston

Cass – Charlotte Collins

Monty – Colin Adams

Barry – Adam Packham

Rachel – Libby Montagu – Grainger

Emma – Alice Creasey

Cortina Man/Sid/Chubby Chuff – Steve Pickering

Bill/Mr Buckton – Ben Smith

Worker/Government Aide – Adrian Collins

Mr Hopkins – Lee Lyons

Lisa Hopkins – Joanna Flay

Tooley – Rob Dyer

Ron Macer/Worker/Aide – Joe Sykes

Gregory Hubble/Worker/Aide – Oliver Mann

Harold Wilson – Paul Goring

Barbara Castle – Maxine Roach

Liverpool Workers/Ensemble – Alice Creasey, Judy Gilham, Yvette Cook, Jo Doyle, Leanne Clark, Naomi Wareham

Credit: Simon Newbury

Reviews from May 2018

(WARNING: May contain spoilers!)

“A joy to watch” – Rye and Battle Observer

A “funny, moving, high energy and well-polished production” – National Operatic and Dramatic Assoc.

A Battle Light Opera Group production.