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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

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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.

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