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The Matchgirls archiveIn 1888 Annie Besant was horrified to discover the working conditions of the women at the famous Bryant and May match factory. Working 14 hours a day for less than 5 shillings (25p) a week a system of fines reduced their wages considerably and the women's health was severely affected by the phosphorus used in making the matches. Eventually 1400 women went on strike at Bryant and May and after 3 weeks the company agreed to end the system of fines and improve working conditions. This beautiful musical displays the strength and courage of these women as they rise above the dreadful conditions, and win through with comradeship and good humour, a piece of history demonstrating true-grit.

Creatives/Company

Book by: Bill Owen
Lyrics: Bill Owen
Music: Tony Russell

Archive listings for The Matchgirls

Work type: Play.

T01269115466

Company Redbridge Young Theatre Workshop.
5 Jul 05 to 6 Jul 05Redbridge Drama Centre, Outer London :: V0589837415
listing details L1055763113

T0483670347

Company Tinhatters.
27 Sep 04 to 2 Oct 04The Concordia Theatre, Hinckley :: V1180
listing details L1138992644

T516026706

Company Thistles Musical Theatre Company.
9 Apr 03 to 12 Apr 03Kenneth More Theatre, Outer London :: V313
listing details L1053012533

T01035791160

Company St Albans Youth Music.
18 Apr 01 to 21 Apr 01Abbey Theatre, St Albans :: V50
listing details L0985547619

T0745882254

Company Phoenix Players.
1 Dec 99 to 4 Dec 99The Library Theatre, Luton :: V02027386231
listing details L719741653

T01022115700

Company Gloscat.
10 Mar 99 to 13 Mar 99Everyman Theatre, Cheltenham :: V90
listing details L1598264739

T0743750367

Company Chipperfield Theatre Group.
18 Sep 97 to 20 Sep 97Chipperfield Village Hall, Chipperfield :: V1069
listing details L0993098875
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