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DIRECTOR'S WELCOME
DIRECTOR'S WELCOME
In 2014, I was lucky enough to score tickets to the original west-
end production of Made In Dagenham at the Adelphi Theatre,
In 2014, I was lucky enough to score tickets to the original west- London. From the moment the overture kicked in, I instantly fell
end production of Made In Dagenham at the Adelphi Theatre, in love with this new musical theatre masterpiece. The
London. From the moment the overture kicked in, I instantly fell collaboration of David Arnold, Richard Thomas and Richard Bean
in love with this new musical theatre masterpiece. The
created something very special; you were entertained, educated
collaboration of David Arnold, Richard Thomas and Richard Bean and forced to reflect while experiencing a rollercoaster of
created something very special; you were entertained, educated emotions.
and forced to reflect while experiencing a rollercoaster of
emotions.
When taking on this directing challenge, I knew there was a few
things I wanted to achieve. Firstly, the story had to reflect the
When taking on this directing challenge, I knew there was a few real life events of the 1968 Ford workers. Through workshops,
things I wanted to achieve. Firstly, the story had to reflect the looking at archives and detailed discussions, the cast have
real life events of the 1968 Ford workers. Through workshops, achieved this. They have ensured that our story is rooted in the
looking at archives and detailed discussions, the cast have real-life events of those effected by the strike, particularly in act
achieved this. They have ensured that our story is rooted in the two when the strike action spreads wider than the sewing room.
real-life events of those effected by the strike, particularly in act The second objective was the develop authentic friendships
two when the strike action spreads wider than the sewing room. between the factory girls, just like those that we read about in
The second objective was the develop authentic friendships interviews and watched in documentaries. This was the easiest
between the factory girls, just like those that we read about in
job in the whole process as these friendships naturally developed
interviews and watched in documentaries. This was the easiest and this adds another level to the show.
job in the whole process as these friendships naturally developed
For me, musical theatre is successful when all three disciplines of acting, dancing and singing seamlessly blend into one. Without the and this adds another level to the show.
hard work of Andrew Soulsby and Sophie Clarke this would not be possible. I would like to take this opportunity to thank you both for For me, musical theatre is successful when all three disciplines of acting, dancing and singing seamlessly blend into one. Without the your commitment, expertise and passion. We have created something to be proud of and look forward to working in partnership hard work of Andrew Soulsby and Sophie Clarke this would not be possible. I would like to take this opportunity to thank you both for again.
your commitment, expertise and passion. We have created something to be proud of and look forward to working in partnership
again.
The cast have worked their socks off deserve your appreciation. Sit back, relax and enjoy the performance. On a final note, I would
suggest you have a tissue to hand for act 2; it gets me every time.
The cast have worked their socks off deserve your appreciation. Sit back, relax and enjoy the performance. On a final note, I would
suggest you have a tissue to hand for act 2; it gets me every time.
COMMITTEE WELCOME
COMMITTEE WELCOME
The committee are delighted to welcome you back to the Playhouse for our second show since the pandemic.
‘Made in Dagenham’ is another first for Whitley Bay Ops and we are really pleased to have Carl Luke at the helm in his directing
The committee are delighted to welcome you back to the Playhouse for our second show since the pandemic.
debut. The cast, crew and production team have worked hard to bring you the amazing story of the real life events of 1968. The
‘Made in Dagenham’ is another first for Whitley Bay Ops and we are really pleased to have Carl Luke at the helm in his directing women of the Ford plant in Dagenham fought hard for what they knew was right, and this production is dedicated to all of them, with
debut. The cast, crew and production team have worked hard to bring you the amazing story of the real life events of 1968. The our thanks.
women of the Ford plant in Dagenham fought hard for what they knew was right, and this production is dedicated to all of them, with There have been a number of changes to the committee in the last six months, we welcome the new members, and pass on our
our thanks.
sincere thanks to those who have had to step down, especially
There have been a number of changes to the committee in the last six months, we welcome the new members, and pass on our Chantal & Katie for their leadership and Steve Tawse for his
sincere thanks to those who have had to step down, especially hard work as Secretary and time and dedication to publicity.
Chantal & Katie for their leadership and Steve Tawse for his We are always on the lookout for new members, and delighted
hard work as Secretary and time and dedication to publicity. to welcome back past members. If you would like to get
We are always on the lookout for new members, and delighted involved on or off stage, please speak to a member of Front of
to welcome back past members. If you would like to get House team, or email us: contact.wbos@gmail.com.
involved on or off stage, please speak to a member of Front of
House team, or email us: contact.wbos@gmail.com.
Our nominated charity for this production is the YMCA, our
bucket collection during the week of the show will help support
Our nominated charity for this production is the YMCA, our their work transforming the lives of vulnerable young people
bucket collection during the week of the show will help support throughout the North East. We also continue to support our
their work transforming the lives of vulnerable young people ’Next Generation’ Youth Group and the future of the society.
throughout the North East. We also continue to support our We do hope you enjoy the show and look forward to seeing you
’Next Generation’ Youth Group and the future of the society. in April for ‘All Shook Up’. Loosely based on Shakespeare’s
We do hope you enjoy the show and look forward to seeing you Twelfth Night and featuring the songs of Elvis Presley, this
in April for ‘All Shook Up’. Loosely based on Shakespeare’s production will be another first for Whitley Bay Ops. See you
Twelfth Night and featuring the songs of Elvis Presley, this there.
production will be another first for Whitley Bay Ops. See you
there.
The Committee
The Committee