| Made in Dagenham | |
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| The Musical Concert | |
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| Music | David Arnold |
| Lyrics | Richard Thomas |
| Book | Richard Bean |
| Setting | Dagenham in 1968 |
| Basis | Made in Dagenham by William Ivory |
| Premiere | 5 November 2014: Adelphi Theatre |
| Productions | 2014 West End
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Made in Dagenham is a musical with music by David Arnold, lyrics by Richard Thomas, and a book by Richard Bean. Based on the 2010 film of the same name, which in turn was based on the real events of the Ford sewing machinists strike of 1968,[1] the musical made its West End and world premiere at the Adelphi Theatre in 2014.
The 2010 film received several award nominations, and the following year, it was announced that a musical was under development. Gemma Arterton was cast in the role of Rita, 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.
Made in Dagenham opened for previews on 5 October 2014 at the Adelphi Theatre. It opened on 9 November to mixed but generally positive reviews. Despite the good reception, it closed on 11 April 2015, due to poor ticket sales.
- ^ ""Made in Dagenham" Film Being Adapted as West End Musical; Rupert Goold Will Direct". Playbill. 23 December 2011. Retrieved 1 September 2013.