Principals
Rita O’Grady
Eddie O’Grady
Mr Tooley
Prime Minister Harold Wilson
Barbara Castle
Connie
Monty
Beryl
Clare
Sandra
Mr Hopkins
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Made in Dagenham - Thespis Theatrical Costumiers
Step into the spirit of 1968 with Made in Dagenham, a story of resilience, courage, and humor set against the backdrop of a groundbreaking workers' movement. Thespis Theatrical Costumiers is proud to offer an exceptional costume collection for this musical, featuring carefully sourced, original period attire that captures the look and feel of the era in every detail—even down to the authentic Ford badges on the workers' overalls!
If your lead actress playing Rita happens to be the perfect fit, she could even wear the actual dress donned by Gemma Arterton in the 2014 production—a unique touch of history that brings an extra layer of authenticity to your show.
When you hire from Thespis Theatrical Costumiers, you can trust that our Made in Dagenham costumes will add the perfect polish to your production. We pride ourselves on exceptional quality, cleanliness, and meticulous attention to detail, ensuring that every garment not only looks amazing but also embodies the high standards and care we bring to each piece. With us, your cast will step on stage looking and feeling the part.
Let Thespis Theatrical Costumiers help you bring the inspiring world of Made in Dagenham to life, with costumes that make every scene unforgettable.
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Inspired by a true story and based on the hit movie, Made in Dagenham is the uplifting new British musical comedy about friendship, love and the importance of fighting for what is right.
Thespis Theatrical Costumiers are proud to continue to excel in bringing high quality costume hire on to the stage for this uplifting production. Made in Dagenham is set in Essex 1968. Each morning Rita O’Grady is just trying to get her husband out of bed, get the kids off to school and get to work at the factory on time. Life, however, is about to change forever when it’s announced that the girls in the stitching room of Ford’s Dagenham car plant will have their pay grade dropped to ‘unskilled’. It’s a show that blatantly condemns sexism and it shows, despite its mostly light tone, the real cost of fighting for their civil rights in the 1960s.
It is both compelling and fun to watch. Quickly drawing on a strength she never knew she had, Rita leads her friends in a battle against the might of Ford and the corruption of the Union supposed to protect them. As the girls’ inspiring journey gets bigger than anyone could have imagined, the pressure is too much for some, but can Rita keep up the fight and the happy home she’s worked so hard for?
News from our blog: Not only is Thespis costuming a run of Made in Dagenham at the Adelphi theatre in 2022. News we are thrilled to share and be part of, but we have another special acquisition relating to the very same show, performed upon the very same stage.
Thespis has acquired into its collection a very special costume used by the show’s main character Rita O’Grady, which, back in 2014, was worn by award-winning actress Gemma Arterton, who popularised the role and made it her own in the superb run at the Adelphi Theatre.
Thespis often takes on garments (coats, shirts, all sorts, you name it!) worn by the stars of stage and screen, but rarely do we get an exact piece for the exact show that will go up at the exact same theatre, and so we felt we absolutely had to share!
The costume is in fabulous condition, and it’s one we are very keen to see return, not just to the Adelphi, but to stages across the UK. So who knows, you might find yourself wearing it when you next take Made in Dagenham out on hire from us!
Gemma Arterton wearing the original 2014 -15 show costume for the part of Rita O’Grady
Well! What a start to 2024 it’s been so far for all of us here at Thespis!
We’ve announced the imminent launching of our flagship show for this year: “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory – The Musical”, which we know is going to blow everyone away with what we’ve got planned for it: Inflatable costumes, squirrel suits, glow in the dark glasses, and a literal army of Oompa-Loompas! Trust us, you are going to want to see this one!
And to top it all off, Thespis are bursting at the seams with joy to announce that Thespis is costuming the 10-year anniversary concert for the award-winning hit West-End show ‘Made in Dagenham’ at no less than London’s largest theatre, the London Palladium, starring the ever-glorious Pixie Lott, west-end star Killian Donnelly, and the iconic British queen of stage and screen Bonnie Langford, which is gearing up to set the stage alight on the 16th of March.
There’s nothing like a strong entrance, and we can think of no better way to announce ourselves onto the hallowed boards of the West-End than this, and we are beyond honoured to be involved. So from all of us here at Thespis, we wish everyone involved and anyone lucky enough to see it, the most magical of nights.
Here’s to another 10!
Produced by Scott Garnham and Simon Schofield for Sisco Entertainment and directed by Shaun Kerrison with musical direction by Michael Bradley, the show will be staged in concert at The London Palladium on Saturday, 16 March 2024
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