Details

Spring, 1888. Whoever heard of women going on strike? This evocative musical follows the Matchgirls and their struggle for safer working conditions, better wages and no more fines. From the age of 12, girls worked 14 hours each day at the notorious Bryant & May's match factory in London's East End.

Cast/Performers

Laura Kirman, Adam Patrick Boakes, Kirsty Cherrett, Yvonne Wickham, Clara Powell, Rebecca Gray, Helena Morais, Cecily Nash, Sarah Milton, Marit Schep, Niamh Canning, Leah Elsey, Elliot Rennie (band member), David Heywood (band member), Tarek Merchant (band member), David Hewson (band member), Eilidh Debonnaire (band member)

Creatives/Company

Book by: Bill Owen
Lyrics: Bill Owen
Music: Tony Russell
Company: Red Ladder
Director: John Ward
Musical Director(s): David Hewson, Eilidh Debonnaire
Design: Jennii Campbell
Lighting: Josh Pharo

The Matchgirls

The Matchgirls (Musical) production archive for QTIX code T2093414687. Details of all The Matchgirls archived productions can be found under the QTIX code: S0235308241

Archive Listings

3 Jul 13
to
5 Jul 13

Wilton's Music Hall
Inner London, Greater London
Performance Details => Venue archive

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