THE SAINSBURY SINGERS are preparing to go on strike, and they’re hoping you’ll see them do it.
The amateur group are to stage the British musical comedy show Made In Dagenham, based on the movie, which in turn takes its cues from a moment in history.
Set in Essex in 1968, the show focuses on Rita O’Grady.
She works in the stitching room of car maker Ford’s Dagenham car plant.
When she learns that her pay grade is being dropped to ‘unskilled’, bringing with it a pay cut, Rita leaps into action.
With her friends, they battle against the car maker, and the unions, in a bid to get equal pay.
Songs include Busy Woman, Everybody Out, Sorry I Love You, and Same Old Story.
The show will be performed by the Sainsbury Singers from Tuesday, October 25, through to Saturday, October 29, at the Leighton Park School theatre.
It’s the latest in a number of productions the group has performed in recent years, including Chess, Sweeney Todd, Guys and Dolls and Little Shop of Horrors.
Tickets cost £22, £19 for concessions. There is a special four tickets for the price of three on Tuesdays, and a 10% discount for groups of 10 or more.
For more details, or to book, log on to: https://sainsburysingers.org.uk/madeindagenham/
