We are the lions, Mr Manager!

Sat Oct 11 2025 at 07:30 pm to 09:30 pm UTC+01:00

MacMillan Hub, 12c MacMillan Square, EH4 4AB Edinburgh, United Kingdom | Edinburgh

North Edinburgh Arts
Publisher/HostNorth Edinburgh Arts
We are the lions, Mr Manager!
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The story of Jayaben Desai and the Grunwick Strike
Written by Neil Gore and Directed by Louise Townsend
Presented by Townsend Theatre Productions
In 1976, six workers walked out of Grunwick Film Processing Laboratory and Factory in Willesden. 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.
Recommended age 11+
Tickets (£7 - £14) are available online at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1477969930849
Discounted tickets are available for NEA Ordinary and Associate Members (find out more about the NEA membership at https://northedinburgharts.co.uk/get-involved/become-a-member/
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