Fight for freedom and for equality all at play

A PLAY highlighting the exploitation of immigrant workers, challenging the myth Asian workers and Asian women were easy prey for exploitation, is coming to Leicester later this month.

- By STAFF REPORTER

Marking the 50th anniversary of the Grunwick Strike (1976-1978), Townsend Theatre Productions' We Are the Lions, Mr Manager! will stop at Curve on its UK tour on Wednesday, November 19.

Producers describe it as a timely and urgent retelling of one of the most significant mobilisations in labour movement history, bringing the inspirational fight for freedom, equality and human dignity to the stage.

Based on the experiences of strike leader Jayaben Desai and the Grunwick Strike Committee, “the play highlights the struggle against the exploitation of immigrant workers. What began as a local dispute grew into a national movement for justice”, producers said.

“This remarkable act of solidarity saw workers take a brave stand, with the labour movement responding in one of its most extraordinary shows of support, paving the way for future generations.