We Are The Lions, Mr Manager! is the remarkable story of Jayaben Desai, the inspirational leader of the 1976-78 Grunwick strike. She not only stood up for workers rights and against oppression with selfless dedication, but with her steadfast resolve, she turned the dispute into a national movement for human rights and dignity inspiring future generations.
Townsend productions have turned this story into a play which is coming to the Brighthelm Centre on 4 & 5 November as part of a national tour.
Tickets are available at https://ticketsource.co.uk/ucsgova
As a foretaste here is an interview with Rukmini Sircar and Neil Gore:
As a special event for Brighton, on 4 November, there will be a post-show discussion on the lessons of the Grunwick Strike today with:
• Rukmini Sircar and Neil Gore
• Tanushka Marah – Theatre maker and anti-war, anti-austerity parliamentary candidate
• Deji Olayinka – Chair, United Tech and Allied Workers Branch of Communication Workers Union