We Are The Lions, Mr Manager! by Neil Gore

8pm Wednesday & Thursday - from the team behind The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists
This show will include creative captioning throughout

“What you are running here is not a factory, it is a zoo. But in a zoo, there are many types of animals. Some are monkeys who dance on your fingertips, others are lions who can bite your head off. We are the lions, Mr. Manager!”

In 1976, six workers walked out of Grunwick Film Processing Laboratory and Factory in Willesden. Led by Jayaben Desai, they staged a strike against their poor working conditions, demanding the right to join a union. Less than two years later, those six had been joined by 20,000 supporters in an historic dispute fighting for better rights for poorly treated workers. 

Predominantly Asian women, these strikers shattered stereotypes, challenged the establishment, brought a community together to support the rights of workers and changed the face of trade unionism.On the 50th anniversary of the start of the Grunwick Strike, Townsend Theatre Productions celebrates their bravery, bringing their inspirational story to a new generation with We Are The Lions, Mr Manager!, an imaginative and stylish production with songs and music of the time accompanied by an integrated exhibition.

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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'The story of Jayaben Desai... makes you laugh, feel and think... a powerful story, powerfully told.'
Clare Brennan. The Observer️️️️️

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "Magnificent Play"
Peter Frost. The Morning Star

All tickets include a £1 admin charge

Approx running time 1 hour 40 mins (incl. 20 minute interval)

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The Alma Theatre has been serving the community for 25 years and has never been the recipient of ACE or other funding and were unable to secure the Covid Arts Recovery Fund. We have been offering reduced rates, preferential box office splits and extended promo support to aid the recovery from the past year and a half. Your help will enable us to continue bringing fantastic stories to your local theatre. 50% of your donation will go to the Alma Theatre, and 50% to our inhouse company, Schoolhouse Productions.