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Pleasance Theatre, London2024

Made in Dagenham

The Production

London Studio Centre’s Seedtime Musical Theatre Company staged Made in Dagenham as its 2024 full-length musical theatre production at the Pleasance Theatre, London. The production was directed and choreographed by Alistair David, with musical direction by Nikki Laurence.

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Director: Alistair David
Musical Director: Nikki Laurence
Choreographer: Alistair David
Commissioned by: London Studio Centre
Photography: Steve Gregson

Performer sits beside another lying under a pink blanket, holding a mug, with floral tables around them.

Ensemble in blue factory coats surrounds a clipboard-holding performer between tables with sewing machines.

Performer in a checked coat stands arms crossed under blue light, with another performer blurred behind.

Backlit performers in blue coats crowd around a central performer holding a clipboard.

Performers in blue factory coats gather around a table with a yellow Singer sewing machine.

Singing ensemble in colourful coats stands under bright blue stage lights.

Ensemble raises blue factory coats overhead in a brightly lit group number.

Performer in a trench coat holds a yellow telephone receiver and a pipe under warm spotlight.

Performer stands on a table addressing an ensemble in blue coats on the factory set.

Ensemble in blue factory coats dances with raised index fingers around tables and sewing machines.

Seated performer rests against another, who kisses their forehead under blue stage light.

Performers raise fists and placards reading “Equal Pay Now” and “Women Unite” under bright blue lights.

Dancers in star-spangled tops and red skirts kick in unison through blue haze.

Solo performer in a green coat stands centre stage, pointing upward before a car silhouette in blue light.

Factory-coated ensemble points upward around a central performer holding a clipboard.

Performer in a floral blouse sits at a table with a teapot, looking aside under blue light.

Ensemble holds equal pay protest placards, with one performer raising a sign high at centre stage.

Performer in cowboy hat and fringed jacket holds a small American flag, backed by dancers in striped skirts.

Dancers in gold fringed dresses pose in formation before a car silhouette in pink and blue light.

Two performers under blue light; one sits holding papers while another stands facing them on a sparse set.

Performer in a red outfit sings with one fist raised beneath bright blue stage lights.

Two performers in blue work coats lean over papers beside a Singer sewing machine.

Ensemble in blue work coats kneel and stand with arms raised; one performer crouches at front right.

Two performers face each other under blue light; one in a cream coat holds a handbag.

Ensemble gathers with drinks as one performer kneels and another stands arms crossed in a red skirt.

Six performers in gold fringed dresses pose in a line under purple lighting.

Seven performers hold protest placards reading Equal Pay Now, Women Unite, and Women Deserve Equal Pay.

Close-up of a performer singing in a pale jacket and blue shirt against a dark blue set.

Performer in cowboy hat stands on a table as dancers in star-and-stripe costumes raise their arms.

Two performers face each other under a spotlight as an ensemble stands behind in blue stage light.

Performer in a pale green dress sings with arms open, seated performers watching on both sides.

Ensemble in light blue Ford coats gathers around a central singer under bright overhead lights.

Ensemble raises glasses while moving forward in colourful 1960s-style costumes and blue stage light.

Standing performer gestures toward a seated performer on a sparsely lit blue stage.

Close-up of a singer in a checked coat, with two blurred performers behind in blue light.

Two performers hold hands and face each other beneath bright blue lights, with ensemble figures behind.

Performer in blue overalls stands centre stage between floral-covered tables and chairs.

Ensemble in light blue coats dances between factory tables and sewing machines.

Performer in a red dress sits on the floor by scattered papers as four others approach from behind.

Performer in fringed leather jacket and cowboy hat uses a telephone as protesters hold equal pay placards behind.

Six performers in gold fringed dresses pose in formation under pink and blue stage lights.

Ensemble of performers on a blue-lit stage raise fists, led by a central performer in a red dress.

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