Camus: Made in Dagenham

Made in Dagenham - The Musical

based on the Woolley / Karlsen / Number 9 Motion Picture

Book by Richard Bean

Music by David Arnold

Lyrics by Richard Thomas

Inspired by a true story and based on the 2010 hit movie of the same name, Made in Dagenham is a musical comedy about friendship, love and the importance of fighting for what is right.

Made in Dagenham is a musical with music by David Arnold, lyrics by Richard Thomas, and a book by Richard Bean.  Based on the real events of the Ford sewing machinists’ strike of 1968, the musical follows the story of Rita O’Grady, a working woman and mother who becomes a union leader amidst the strike, despite the wishes of her husband and children, who feel neglected by her focus on labour issues.  Quickly drawing on the 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.  

Ford Motor Company Limited went on to effect changes in its employment practises and is now used as an example of a good practice employer.

This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Music Theatre International.  

All authorised performance materials are also supplied by MTI.  www.MTIShows.co.uk