A powerful play based on the true story of one of the most turbulent industrial battles - the 1972 Builders' Strike. By the 1970s the UK's building companies were making millions re-building the country, whilst building workers faced the most dangerous working conditions and poorest wages of any trade. In the summer of '72, for twelve weeks, 300,000 building workers launched their industry's first national all-out strike to end cash "lump" wages and seek better pay by using the controversial tactic of 'Flying Pickets'. Five months after the apparent success of the strike, which had enraged the construction industry and government, 24 builders in North Wales were charged with offences including conspiracy and affray, and were prosecuted at Shrewsbury Crown Court in 1973. They became known as "The Shrewsbury 24", and three of them were jailed, including building workers Des Warren and Ricky Tomlinson.T0146695775Company Townsend Productions. Director Louise Townsend. Performer William Fox. Performer John Kirkpatrick (musician). | |
| 22 Jan 16 | Cast, Doncaster :: V1545109680 listing details L1752212512 |
T1330314958Company Townsend Productions (in association with the Official Shrewsbury 24 Campaign Harrogate). Director Louise Townsend. Musical Director John Kirkpatrick. Design Amy Yardley. Lighting Brian O'Carroll. Performer William Fox. | |
| 8 May 15 to 10 May 15 | The Old Courtroom, Brighton :: V0825145877 listing details L1919519541 |
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| 18 Mar 15 | Harrogate Theatre, Harrogate :: V942 listing details L382673722 |
| 27 Feb 15 | The Maltings, Berwick-on-Tweed :: V986 listing details L1146038047 |
| 18 Feb 15 | Chelmsford Theatre, Chelmsford :: V32 listing details L433683609 |
| 13 Feb 15 | Dorchester Arts Centre, Dorchester :: V1068 listing details L158487061 |
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| 26 Nov 14 to 29 Nov 14 | The Bussey Building AKA The CLF Art Cafe, Outer London :: V0401405791 listing details L01401348930 |
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| 24 Oct 14 | Square Chapel Arts Centre, Halifax :: V1098014226 listing details L1157173152 |
| 21 Oct 14 | The Arts Centre (Rose Theatre), Ormskirk :: V527 listing details L54885952 |
| 24 Sep 14 to 11 Oct 14 | The Lantern Theatre, Liverpool :: V2019438334 listing details L01298473884 |
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| 26 Oct 14 | The Players Theatre, Thame :: V807 listing details L01750027111 |
