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
Production Photographs and Contact Sheets
Ref: MS 2062/1/12
University of Leeds - Special Collections
Leaflet
Ref: FN/4/8
University of Leeds - Special Collections