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Step into the vibrant world of Made In Dagenham the Musical, a powerfully heartwarming and hilarious journey of love, laughter, tears and triumph.
Inspired by real events, this sensational musical comedy follows the remarkable journey of Rita O'Grady, a factory worker turned women's rights champion, in her quest for equal pay in the male-dominated world of the late 1960s. A fearless leader, Rita rallies her fellow female factory workers when they face reclassification as unskilled labourers while their male colleagues receive wage increases.
Fuelled by determination and a burning desire for justice, Rita and her comrades take a bold stand, voting unanimously to strike. Their fight for equality, however, faces hurdles when their American bosses lay off thousands of men, including Rita's husband, Eddie. Witness the cracks in their solidarity and the inspiring journey as they navigate the turbulent waters of change.
With music by composer David Arnold and lyricist Richard Thomas, the musical score delivers a sensational soundtrack to remember with a breathtaking blend of heartfelt ballads, toe-tapping anthems, feel-good hooks and thought-provoking solos. Together with scriptwriter Richard Bean, the original creative team masterfully blend humour, friendship and courage into a compelling narrative and incredible show.
ABOUT THE SHOW
BOOK TICKETS
Please call Box Office on 07713 257 603 for group or disabled access bookings.
Group bookings require a minimum of 10 people per order. Disabled access includes a carer ticket.
Please note, this show features strong language and adult references.
MEET THE CAST
Gabbii Gisby
as Rita O'Grady
Martyn Jackson
Janice Lim
Heather Malone
as Eddie O'Grady
as Connie Riley
as Beryl
Abby Dearing
as Clare
Jade Kempster
Susan Maycraft
David Rees
as Sandra
as Cass
as Monty
Leon Jeans
as Harold Wilson
Lucy Gwynne-Evans
Carl Quaif
Jackie Quaif
as Barbara Castle
as Jeremy Hopkins
as Lisa Hopkins
Marcus Bamford
as Mr Tooley
David Gwynne-Evans
Callum Barnett
Phil Gibbs
as Cortina Man/Buckton
as Sid
as Bill
Liam Tebbit
as Gregory Hubble
Oliver Spinks
Sam Harris
Hope Chandler
as Ron Macer
as Graham O'Grady
as Sharon O'Grady
Gabbii Gisby as Rita O'Grady
Martyn Jackson as Eddie O'Grady
Janice Lim as Connie Riley
Heather Malone as Beryl
Abby Dearing as Clare
Jade Kempster as Sandra
Susan Maycraft as Cass
David Rees as Monty
Leon Jeans as Harold Wilson
Lucy Gwynne-Evans as Barbara Castle
Marcus Bamford as Mr Tooley
Carl Quaif as Jeremy Hopkins
Jackie Quaif as Lisa Hopkins
David Gwynne-Evans as Cortina Man/Buckton
Callum Barnett as Sid
Phil Gibbs as Bill
Liam Tebbit as Gregory Hubble
Oliver Spinks as Ron Macer
Sam Harris as Graham O'Grady
Hope Chandler as Sharon O'Grady
Chris Greeno as Chubby Chuff
Ensemble
Trish Baptist, Andrea Bright, Caroline Bronne-Shanbury,
Susan Brown, Alison Coe, Tom Cooney, Julia Day,
Lou Ellis, Shanice Kempster, Katie Robson, Abi Shaw,
Archie Stroud, Esther Watkins
FULL CAST
CREATIVE TEAM
Kelly Thompson
John Hennessy
Director & Choreographer
Musical Director
Kelly has been performing on stage since age 3 when she started in pantomime. Since then she has acted, sung and danced her way through dozens of musicals. She has played many parts including Reno (Anything Goes), Violet (9 to 5), Dolly and Mrs Malloy (Hello Dolly) and Nancy (Oliver). She has directed and choreographed many shows including Calamity Jane, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Sister Act and The Drowsy Chaperone which won a NODA award for best musical. Kelly also makes and hires costumes so is involved in all aspects of musical theatre. This is the 1st time working with ROS and has been made to feel very welcome.
John has toured and recorded with numerous bands supporting major acts including Dire Straits, Queen, Motorhead, Slade, Whitesnake and has also played at the Reading Festival and the Capital Radio Road Show. He has worked with various musical theatre companies locally and in the West End on productions of Jesus Christ Superstar, Copacabana, City of Angels, Guys and Dolls, Evita, Hello Dolly, Annie, Oliver, Chess, The Best Little Whore House in Texas and many more. He has taken on the mantle of Musical Director for various local companies conducting Joseph and his Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat, Smokey Joe’s Café, Follies, Anything Goes, Sister Act, Bad Girls and Witches of Eastwick. With Questors Theatre he has waved the baton for Little Shop of Horrors, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, Sweeney Todd, West 5 Story and several of their Pantomimes. John composed the music for ‘The Mystery’ a musical based on the life of Jesus Christ, which was very well received when it premiered in April 2013. He is married to Susan and has three children.
