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#WeAreTheLionsMrManager #Grunwick . On tour across the UK. TONIGHT & TOMORROW
@theatresevern
Next week: 11 The Atkinson Southport 13 - 14 Marsden Mechanics Marsden Huddersfield 15 Wellingborough African Caribean Centre
#WeAreTheLionsMrManager #Grunwick . On tour across the UK. TONIGHT & TOMORROW
@theatresevern
Next week: 11 The Atkinson Southport 13 - 14 Marsden Mechanics Marsden Huddersfield 15 Wellingborough African Caribean Centre
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The article is included in an exhibition currently at the LSE library.
And the story of the Grunwick strike is told in a play by @townsendprod.bsky.social touring the UK at the moment.
Listen to writer/actor @raggedgore.bsky.social and actor Rukmini Sircar talking about their work at an online
And the story of the Grunwick strike is told in a play by @townsendprod.bsky.social touring the UK at the moment.
Listen to writer/actor @raggedgore.bsky.social and actor Rukmini Sircar talking about their work at an online
November 13, 2025 at 10:59 PM
The article is included in an exhibition currently at the LSE library.
And the story of the Grunwick strike is told in a play by @townsendprod.bsky.social touring the UK at the moment.
Listen to writer/actor @raggedgore.bsky.social and actor Rukmini Sircar talking about their work at an online
And the story of the Grunwick strike is told in a play by @townsendprod.bsky.social touring the UK at the moment.
Listen to writer/actor @raggedgore.bsky.social and actor Rukmini Sircar talking about their work at an online
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Any one near Marsden/Huddersfield tomorrow or Friday?
If you are, you need to know that the brilliant Rukmini Sircar and @raggedgore.bsky.social are performing 'We Are The Lions, Mr Manager!' at The Mechanics.
More info from @townsendprod.bsky.social
www.marsdenmechanics.co.uk/events/towns...
If you are, you need to know that the brilliant Rukmini Sircar and @raggedgore.bsky.social are performing 'We Are The Lions, Mr Manager!' at The Mechanics.
More info from @townsendprod.bsky.social
www.marsdenmechanics.co.uk/events/towns...
Townsend Theatre Productions presents WE ARE THE LIONS, MR MANAGER! (Thursday 13th & Friday 14th November) - Marsden Mechanics, West Yorkshire
“We Are The Lions, Mr Manager!” is the story of the Great Grunwick Film Processing Factory Strike of 1976-8, and the inspirational strike-leader Jayaben Desai, one of many newly arrived Gujarati women...
www.marsdenmechanics.co.uk
November 12, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Any one near Marsden/Huddersfield tomorrow or Friday?
If you are, you need to know that the brilliant Rukmini Sircar and @raggedgore.bsky.social are performing 'We Are The Lions, Mr Manager!' at The Mechanics.
More info from @townsendprod.bsky.social
www.marsdenmechanics.co.uk/events/towns...
If you are, you need to know that the brilliant Rukmini Sircar and @raggedgore.bsky.social are performing 'We Are The Lions, Mr Manager!' at The Mechanics.
More info from @townsendprod.bsky.social
www.marsdenmechanics.co.uk/events/towns...
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Any one near Southport tomorrow? If you are, you need to know that the wonderful Rukmini Sircar and @raggedgore.bsky.social are performing 'We Are The Lions, Mr Manager!' at The Atkinson.
An inspiring bit of theatre!
More info from @townsendprod.bsky.social
theatkinson.co.uk/events/we-ar...
An inspiring bit of theatre!
More info from @townsendprod.bsky.social
theatkinson.co.uk/events/we-ar...
We Are The Lions, Mr Manager! - The Atkinson
'We Are The Lions, Mr. Manager!’ is the remarkable story of Jayaben Desai the inspirational leader of the 1976-78 Grunwick Strike.
theatkinson.co.uk
November 10, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Any one near Southport tomorrow? If you are, you need to know that the wonderful Rukmini Sircar and @raggedgore.bsky.social are performing 'We Are The Lions, Mr Manager!' at The Atkinson.
An inspiring bit of theatre!
More info from @townsendprod.bsky.social
theatkinson.co.uk/events/we-ar...
An inspiring bit of theatre!
More info from @townsendprod.bsky.social
theatkinson.co.uk/events/we-ar...
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🔥 "'We Are The Lions, Mr Manager!' isn't just a play. It's a righteous reminder. A battle cry. A love letter to resistance... powerful, pulsating, deeply personal theatre. And yes - I cried" - Riya Kapoor.
www.theatrevillage.co.uk/we-are-the-l...
The show is still.on tour: @townsendprod.bsky.social
www.theatrevillage.co.uk/we-are-the-l...
The show is still.on tour: @townsendprod.bsky.social
We Are the Lions, Mr Manager! Review – A Powerful Tribute to Jayaben Desai and the Grunwick Strike - Theatre Village
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November 9, 2025 at 8:37 PM
🔥 "'We Are The Lions, Mr Manager!' isn't just a play. It's a righteous reminder. A battle cry. A love letter to resistance... powerful, pulsating, deeply personal theatre. And yes - I cried" - Riya Kapoor.
www.theatrevillage.co.uk/we-are-the-l...
The show is still.on tour: @townsendprod.bsky.social
www.theatrevillage.co.uk/we-are-the-l...
The show is still.on tour: @townsendprod.bsky.social
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There's a special treat for Richard Thompson fans in the @townsendprod.bsky.social play 'We Are The Lions, Mr Manager!' Writer/actor @raggedgore.bsky.social gives us a fine rendition of 'Justice in the Streets' from the Richard & Linda album 'Sunnyvista'
youtu.be/-Mhe9Md_SvQ?...
youtu.be/-Mhe9Md_SvQ?...
Justice In The Streets
YouTube video by Richard & Linda Thompson - Topic
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November 9, 2025 at 10:00 PM
There's a special treat for Richard Thompson fans in the @townsendprod.bsky.social play 'We Are The Lions, Mr Manager!' Writer/actor @raggedgore.bsky.social gives us a fine rendition of 'Justice in the Streets' from the Richard & Linda album 'Sunnyvista'
youtu.be/-Mhe9Md_SvQ?...
youtu.be/-Mhe9Md_SvQ?...
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The play is on tour now, with the outstanding Rukmini Sircar in the role of Jayaben Desai. Desai was the iconic leader of the Grunwick strike in London in the 1970s. See @townsendprod.bsky.social for details.
I saw it last week. It's brilliant!
I saw it last week. It's brilliant!
November 9, 2025 at 10:00 PM
The play is on tour now, with the outstanding Rukmini Sircar in the role of Jayaben Desai. Desai was the iconic leader of the Grunwick strike in London in the 1970s. See @townsendprod.bsky.social for details.
I saw it last week. It's brilliant!
I saw it last week. It's brilliant!
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"... a staggering two-hour display of virtuosity by Rukmini Sircar..." - Jeremy Malies
playsinternational.org.uk/we-are-the-l...
See @townsendprod.bsky.social for more information as this fabulous play continues to tour into December.
playsinternational.org.uk/we-are-the-l...
See @townsendprod.bsky.social for more information as this fabulous play continues to tour into December.
“We Are the Lions, Mr Manager!”, Brighthelm Centre, Brighton
Jeremy Malies in East Sussex 8 November 2025 ★★★★☆ You wait 49 years for a play about the Grunwick Dispute of 1976 and then two
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November 9, 2025 at 8:51 PM
"... a staggering two-hour display of virtuosity by Rukmini Sircar..." - Jeremy Malies
playsinternational.org.uk/we-are-the-l...
See @townsendprod.bsky.social for more information as this fabulous play continues to tour into December.
playsinternational.org.uk/we-are-the-l...
See @townsendprod.bsky.social for more information as this fabulous play continues to tour into December.
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'We Are the Lions, Mr Manager!' by @townsendprod.bsky.social
"This timely and urgent retelling of one of the most significant mobilisations in labour movement history brings the inspirational fight for freedom, equality and human dignity to the stage."
northernartsreview.co.uk/central-nort...
"This timely and urgent retelling of one of the most significant mobilisations in labour movement history brings the inspirational fight for freedom, equality and human dignity to the stage."
northernartsreview.co.uk/central-nort...
'We Are The Lions Mr Manager' Jayaben Desai & the Grunwick Strike- theatre production touring the UK - Northern Arts Review
Marking the 50th anniversary of the Grunwick Strike (1976-1978), Townsend Productions remounts their acclaimed We Are the Lions, Mr Manager! for a UK tour. This timely and urgent retelling of one of t...
northernartsreview.co.uk
November 9, 2025 at 9:09 PM
'We Are the Lions, Mr Manager!' by @townsendprod.bsky.social
"This timely and urgent retelling of one of the most significant mobilisations in labour movement history brings the inspirational fight for freedom, equality and human dignity to the stage."
northernartsreview.co.uk/central-nort...
"This timely and urgent retelling of one of the most significant mobilisations in labour movement history brings the inspirational fight for freedom, equality and human dignity to the stage."
northernartsreview.co.uk/central-nort...
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The wonderful Rukmini Sircar and @raggedgore.bsky.social bring 'We Are The Lions, Mr Manager!' to Southport on Tuesday. If you're near, go see it!
More info from @townsendprod.bsky.social
theatkinson.co.uk/events/we-ar...
More info from @townsendprod.bsky.social
theatkinson.co.uk/events/we-ar...
We Are The Lions, Mr Manager! - The Atkinson
'We Are The Lions, Mr. Manager!’ is the remarkable story of Jayaben Desai the inspirational leader of the 1976-78 Grunwick Strike.
theatkinson.co.uk
November 9, 2025 at 9:19 PM
The wonderful Rukmini Sircar and @raggedgore.bsky.social bring 'We Are The Lions, Mr Manager!' to Southport on Tuesday. If you're near, go see it!
More info from @townsendprod.bsky.social
theatkinson.co.uk/events/we-ar...
More info from @townsendprod.bsky.social
theatkinson.co.uk/events/we-ar...
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This week at @marsdenmechanics.bsky.social: the wonderful Rukmini Sircar & @raggedgore.bsky.social in 'We Are The Lions, Mr Manager!'
Not to be missed. And the play continues on tour into December. See @townsendprod.bsky.social
www.marsdenmechanics.co.uk/events/towns...
Not to be missed. And the play continues on tour into December. See @townsendprod.bsky.social
www.marsdenmechanics.co.uk/events/towns...
Townsend Theatre Productions presents WE ARE THE LIONS, MR MANAGER! (Thursday 13th & Friday 14th November) - Marsden Mechanics, West Yorkshire
“We Are The Lions, Mr Manager!” is the story of the Great Grunwick Film Processing Factory Strike of 1976-8, and the inspirational strike-leader Jayaben Desai, one of many newly arrived Gujarati women...
www.marsdenmechanics.co.uk
November 9, 2025 at 9:33 PM
This week at @marsdenmechanics.bsky.social: the wonderful Rukmini Sircar & @raggedgore.bsky.social in 'We Are The Lions, Mr Manager!'
Not to be missed. And the play continues on tour into December. See @townsendprod.bsky.social
www.marsdenmechanics.co.uk/events/towns...
Not to be missed. And the play continues on tour into December. See @townsendprod.bsky.social
www.marsdenmechanics.co.uk/events/towns...
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CHECK OUT "SUPERB' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ @M_Star_Online & in paper #WeAreTheLionsMrManager #Grunwick .
On tour across the UK. TONIGHT & TOMORROW @theatresevern
Next week:
11 The Atkinson Southport
13 - 14 Marsden Mechanics Marsden Huddersfield
15 Wellingborough African Caribean Centre
On tour across the UK. TONIGHT & TOMORROW @theatresevern
Next week:
11 The Atkinson Southport
13 - 14 Marsden Mechanics Marsden Huddersfield
15 Wellingborough African Caribean Centre
November 8, 2025 at 10:32 AM
CHECK OUT "SUPERB' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ @M_Star_Online & in paper #WeAreTheLionsMrManager #Grunwick .
On tour across the UK. TONIGHT & TOMORROW @theatresevern
Next week:
11 The Atkinson Southport
13 - 14 Marsden Mechanics Marsden Huddersfield
15 Wellingborough African Caribean Centre
On tour across the UK. TONIGHT & TOMORROW @theatresevern
Next week:
11 The Atkinson Southport
13 - 14 Marsden Mechanics Marsden Huddersfield
15 Wellingborough African Caribean Centre
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CHECK OUT "SUPERB' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️@M_Star_Online
#WeAreTheLionsMrManager #Grunwick . On tour across the UK. TONIGHT & TOMORROW
@theatresevern
Next week: 11 The Atkinson Southport 13 - 14 Marsden Mechanics Marsden Huddersfield 15 Wellingborough African Caribean Centre
#WeAreTheLionsMrManager #Grunwick . On tour across the UK. TONIGHT & TOMORROW
@theatresevern
Next week: 11 The Atkinson Southport 13 - 14 Marsden Mechanics Marsden Huddersfield 15 Wellingborough African Caribean Centre
November 8, 2025 at 10:56 AM
CHECK OUT "SUPERB' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️@M_Star_Online
#WeAreTheLionsMrManager #Grunwick . On tour across the UK. TONIGHT & TOMORROW
@theatresevern
Next week: 11 The Atkinson Southport 13 - 14 Marsden Mechanics Marsden Huddersfield 15 Wellingborough African Caribean Centre
#WeAreTheLionsMrManager #Grunwick . On tour across the UK. TONIGHT & TOMORROW
@theatresevern
Next week: 11 The Atkinson Southport 13 - 14 Marsden Mechanics Marsden Huddersfield 15 Wellingborough African Caribean Centre
CHECK OUT "SUPERB' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️@M_Star_Online
#WeAreTheLionsMrManager #Grunwick . On tour across the UK. TONIGHT & TOMORROW
@theatresevern
Next week: 11 The Atkinson Southport 13 - 14 Marsden Mechanics Marsden Huddersfield 15 Wellingborough African Caribean Centre
#WeAreTheLionsMrManager #Grunwick . On tour across the UK. TONIGHT & TOMORROW
@theatresevern
Next week: 11 The Atkinson Southport 13 - 14 Marsden Mechanics Marsden Huddersfield 15 Wellingborough African Caribean Centre
November 8, 2025 at 10:56 AM
CHECK OUT "SUPERB' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️@M_Star_Online
#WeAreTheLionsMrManager #Grunwick . On tour across the UK. TONIGHT & TOMORROW
@theatresevern
Next week: 11 The Atkinson Southport 13 - 14 Marsden Mechanics Marsden Huddersfield 15 Wellingborough African Caribean Centre
#WeAreTheLionsMrManager #Grunwick . On tour across the UK. TONIGHT & TOMORROW
@theatresevern
Next week: 11 The Atkinson Southport 13 - 14 Marsden Mechanics Marsden Huddersfield 15 Wellingborough African Caribean Centre
CHECK OUT "SUPERB' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ @M_Star_Online & in paper #WeAreTheLionsMrManager #Grunwick .
On tour across the UK. TONIGHT & TOMORROW @theatresevern
Next week:
11 The Atkinson Southport
13 - 14 Marsden Mechanics Marsden Huddersfield
15 Wellingborough African Caribean Centre
On tour across the UK. TONIGHT & TOMORROW @theatresevern
Next week:
11 The Atkinson Southport
13 - 14 Marsden Mechanics Marsden Huddersfield
15 Wellingborough African Caribean Centre
November 8, 2025 at 10:32 AM
CHECK OUT "SUPERB' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ @M_Star_Online & in paper #WeAreTheLionsMrManager #Grunwick .
On tour across the UK. TONIGHT & TOMORROW @theatresevern
Next week:
11 The Atkinson Southport
13 - 14 Marsden Mechanics Marsden Huddersfield
15 Wellingborough African Caribean Centre
On tour across the UK. TONIGHT & TOMORROW @theatresevern
Next week:
11 The Atkinson Southport
13 - 14 Marsden Mechanics Marsden Huddersfield
15 Wellingborough African Caribean Centre
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What a wonderful way to start the evening!
November 8, 2025 at 8:53 AM
What a wonderful way to start the evening!
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ star review in @The Morning Star online grab your paper tomorrow to read full review
November 7, 2025 at 7:57 PM
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ star review in @The Morning Star online grab your paper tomorrow to read full review
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ star review in @The Morning Star online grab your paper tomorrow to read full review
November 7, 2025 at 7:57 PM
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ star review in @The Morning Star online grab your paper tomorrow to read full review
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Amazing curtain raiser last night @albanytheatre Coventry #show #wearethelions #Grunwick.On tonight @albanytheatre & then onto @theatresevern, Shrewsbury. #music #touringtheatre #crowdfunder
November 7, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Amazing curtain raiser last night @albanytheatre Coventry #show #wearethelions #Grunwick.On tonight @albanytheatre & then onto @theatresevern, Shrewsbury. #music #touringtheatre #crowdfunder
Amazing curtain raiser last night @albanytheatre Coventry #show #wearethelions #Grunwick.On tonight @albanytheatre & then onto @theatresevern, Shrewsbury. #music #touringtheatre #crowdfunder
November 7, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Amazing curtain raiser last night @albanytheatre Coventry #show #wearethelions #Grunwick.On tonight @albanytheatre & then onto @theatresevern, Shrewsbury. #music #touringtheatre #crowdfunder
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Going to be in Shrewsbury at the weekend? Here's a suggestion for a great night out: go see @townsendprod.bsky.social's 'We Are The Lions, Mr Manager', a play with songs about trade union icon Jayaben Desai.
On tour all month.
www.theatresevern.co.uk/shows/whatso...
On tour all month.
www.theatresevern.co.uk/shows/whatso...
WE ARE THE LIONS, MR MANAGER! at Theatre Severn
WE ARE THE LIONS, MR MANAGER!
The story of Jayaben Desai and the Grunwick Strike.
Written by Neil Gore
Directed by Louise Townsend
In 1976, six workers walked out of Grunwick Film…
www.theatresevern.co.uk
November 7, 2025 at 8:53 AM
Going to be in Shrewsbury at the weekend? Here's a suggestion for a great night out: go see @townsendprod.bsky.social's 'We Are The Lions, Mr Manager', a play with songs about trade union icon Jayaben Desai.
On tour all month.
www.theatresevern.co.uk/shows/whatso...
On tour all month.
www.theatresevern.co.uk/shows/whatso...
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Tonight the people of Coventry get a chance to see @townsendprod.bsky.social's 'We Are The Lions, Mr Manager'. And another chance tomorrow!
Don't miss it! Brilliant radical theatre!
www.albanytheatre.co.uk/shows/we-are...
Don't miss it! Brilliant radical theatre!
www.albanytheatre.co.uk/shows/we-are...
We Are The Lions, Mr Manager! » The Albany Theatre
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 t...
www.albanytheatre.co.uk
November 6, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Tonight the people of Coventry get a chance to see @townsendprod.bsky.social's 'We Are The Lions, Mr Manager'. And another chance tomorrow!
Don't miss it! Brilliant radical theatre!
www.albanytheatre.co.uk/shows/we-are...
Don't miss it! Brilliant radical theatre!
www.albanytheatre.co.uk/shows/we-are...
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People heading to the Brighthelm Centre in Brighton tonight to see @townsendprod.bsky.social's 'We Are The Lions, Mr Manager' are in for a treat. I saw it last night & it's a brilliant, inspirational show. Enjoy! ⏬️
✨On the road with We Are The Lions, Mr Manager! Huge thanks to choirs, venues & artists 🙌 Scarborough audiences loved it! “A powerful, unforgettable performance” – The Reviews Hub. Read more here: tinyurl.com/53peamfk
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November 5, 2025 at 8:06 AM
People heading to the Brighthelm Centre in Brighton tonight to see @townsendprod.bsky.social's 'We Are The Lions, Mr Manager' are in for a treat. I saw it last night & it's a brilliant, inspirational show. Enjoy! ⏬️
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The play is on tour now. It's a two-hander featuring Rukmini Sircar as the legendary Jayaben Desai. See it in Brighton and Coventry this week.
For more info see @townsendprod.bsky.social
For more info see @townsendprod.bsky.social
November 3, 2025 at 11:11 PM
The play is on tour now. It's a two-hander featuring Rukmini Sircar as the legendary Jayaben Desai. See it in Brighton and Coventry this week.
For more info see @townsendprod.bsky.social
For more info see @townsendprod.bsky.social
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49 years on Rukmini Sircar is playing Grunwick strike leader Jayaben Desai in @townsendprod.bsky.social production of @raggedgore.bsky.social's play, 'We Are The Lions, Mr Manager. See it in Brighton tomorrow & Wedneday night. ✊🏻
www.townsendproductions.org.uk/shows/we-are...
www.townsendproductions.org.uk/shows/we-are...
November 3, 2025 at 9:02 PM
49 years on Rukmini Sircar is playing Grunwick strike leader Jayaben Desai in @townsendprod.bsky.social production of @raggedgore.bsky.social's play, 'We Are The Lions, Mr Manager. See it in Brighton tomorrow & Wedneday night. ✊🏻
www.townsendproductions.org.uk/shows/we-are...
www.townsendproductions.org.uk/shows/we-are...