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Week In, Week Out

By Tunde Ikoli

Year staged: 1985

Opening night: 01/03/1985

Theatre Company: Foco Novo

Staged in: Hoxton Hall

Cast Size: 6

Synopsis

Set in a small leather clothing factory in London’s East End in 1984, Week In, Week Out follows a group of workers facing the threat of unemployment as the factory struggles financially. When the owner, Leonard Gold, reveals the factory’s uncertain future, the workers begin to question what is happening and fight to protect their jobs. Led by the determination of the group, they come together to find a solution and develop a new jacket design in the hope of securing funding and saving the factory. The play explores themes of unemployment, workers’ rights, teamwork and survival during a time of economic hardship.  

Original Cast

Harry Perscy

Mr Gold

Maria Charles

Elsie

Debbie Roza

Kalida

Larrington Walker

Clarence

Cindy Shelley

Claire

Peter Attard

Eric

Production Team

Tim Fywell

Director

Bunny Christie

Designer

Additional Materials

Link to Playscript

Playscript

Ref: MPS 2684

British Library

Production Photographs and Contact Sheets

Ref: MS 2062/1/12

University of Leeds - Special Collections

Link to Playscript

Playscript

Ref: MS 2062/1/13

University of Leeds - Special Collections

Leaflet

Ref: FN/4/8

University of Leeds - Special Collections

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