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#WeAreTheLionsMrManager #Grunwick . On tour across the UK. TONIGHT & TOMORROW
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Next week: 11 The Atkinson Southport 13 - 14 Marsden Mechanics Marsden Huddersfield 15 Wellingborough African Caribean Centre
#WeAreTheLionsMrManager #Grunwick . On tour across the UK. TONIGHT & TOMORROW
@theatresevern
Next week: 11 The Atkinson Southport 13 - 14 Marsden Mechanics Marsden Huddersfield 15 Wellingborough African Caribean Centre
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⏬️ A five star review and a couple of great pictures of the action. ⏬️
I took my nephew last Monday, and took some friends to see it on Saturday night in Willesden, where another featured songwriter was in attendance - Leon Rosselson.
This @townsendprod.bsky.social play is in Scotland this week. Go!
I took my nephew last Monday, and took some friends to see it on Saturday night in Willesden, where another featured songwriter was in attendance - Leon Rosselson.
This @townsendprod.bsky.social play is in Scotland this week. Go!
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Review from Monday night's play. Flu has knocked me off course this week. @chloenelkinconsulting @inked_gay @dramagroups @townsendproductions #Grunwick #Review #strikeshistory
Review from Monday night's play. Flu has knocked me off course this week. @chloenelkinconsulting @inked_gay @dramagroups @townsendproductions #Grunwick #Review #strikeshistory
We Are the Lions, Mr Manager! By Neil Gore.
We Are The Lions, Mr Manager! Tells the human side of the story about the Asian women striking over wages and more importantly their dignity at the Great Grunwick Film Processing Factory from 1976-…
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December 1, 2025 at 12:40 PM
⏬️ A five star review and a couple of great pictures of the action. ⏬️
I took my nephew last Monday, and took some friends to see it on Saturday night in Willesden, where another featured songwriter was in attendance - Leon Rosselson.
This @townsendprod.bsky.social play is in Scotland this week. Go!
I took my nephew last Monday, and took some friends to see it on Saturday night in Willesden, where another featured songwriter was in attendance - Leon Rosselson.
This @townsendprod.bsky.social play is in Scotland this week. Go!
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Congratulations @townsendprod.bsky.social for their production of “We Are The Lions Mr Manager” last night, near to the original Grunswick factory site, and attended by some of those who supported the strikes.
Still on tour - highly recommend for anyone who can catch it.
@brenttuc.bsky.social
Still on tour - highly recommend for anyone who can catch it.
@brenttuc.bsky.social
November 30, 2025 at 11:40 AM
Congratulations @townsendprod.bsky.social for their production of “We Are The Lions Mr Manager” last night, near to the original Grunswick factory site, and attended by some of those who supported the strikes.
Still on tour - highly recommend for anyone who can catch it.
@brenttuc.bsky.social
Still on tour - highly recommend for anyone who can catch it.
@brenttuc.bsky.social
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People in London can see the play this week; then the final dates of its extensive tour are in Fenton and Scotland. See @townsendprod.bsky.social for more info.
I've seen two performances this autumn and they've been fantastic, rousing and affirming events.
2/2
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I've seen two performances this autumn and they've been fantastic, rousing and affirming events.
2/2
www.townsendproductions.org.uk
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Townsend Theatre Productions was established in 2011 by Louise Townsend and Neil Gore. We are one of the leading, most respected political touring theatre companies in the country. "A company making a...
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November 26, 2025 at 10:32 AM
People in London can see the play this week; then the final dates of its extensive tour are in Fenton and Scotland. See @townsendprod.bsky.social for more info.
I've seen two performances this autumn and they've been fantastic, rousing and affirming events.
2/2
www.townsendproductions.org.uk
I've seen two performances this autumn and they've been fantastic, rousing and affirming events.
2/2
www.townsendproductions.org.uk
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This rollicking play is on at Rotherhithe Sands Studios & Willesden library tomorrow to Saturday.
See @townsendprod.bsky.social for more info.
sandsmusic.eventive.org/films/682ca3...
3/3
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See @townsendprod.bsky.social for more info.
sandsmusic.eventive.org/films/682ca3...
3/3
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Review: We Are the Lions, Mr Manager | Bristol Women's Voice
The show covers a decade (1968-1978) of Jayaben Desai’s life, the leader of the Grunwick strike, which fought for a union among migrant workers living in the UK.
www.bristolwomensvoice.org.uk
November 25, 2025 at 8:59 AM
This rollicking play is on at Rotherhithe Sands Studios & Willesden library tomorrow to Saturday.
See @townsendprod.bsky.social for more info.
sandsmusic.eventive.org/films/682ca3...
3/3
www.bristolwomensvoice.org.uk/review-we-ar...
See @townsendprod.bsky.social for more info.
sandsmusic.eventive.org/films/682ca3...
3/3
www.bristolwomensvoice.org.uk/review-we-ar...
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If you're going to see 'We Are The Lions, Mr Manager!' in London this week, you're in for a treat.
"Rukmini Sircar plays Jayaben Desai and delivers phenomenal performances that capture the resilience, fearlessness and dedication of Jayaben." - @bristolwomensvoice.bsky.social
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"Rukmini Sircar plays Jayaben Desai and delivers phenomenal performances that capture the resilience, fearlessness and dedication of Jayaben." - @bristolwomensvoice.bsky.social
1/3
November 25, 2025 at 8:59 AM
If you're going to see 'We Are The Lions, Mr Manager!' in London this week, you're in for a treat.
"Rukmini Sircar plays Jayaben Desai and delivers phenomenal performances that capture the resilience, fearlessness and dedication of Jayaben." - @bristolwomensvoice.bsky.social
1/3
"Rukmini Sircar plays Jayaben Desai and delivers phenomenal performances that capture the resilience, fearlessness and dedication of Jayaben." - @bristolwomensvoice.bsky.social
1/3
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⏬️ The play is on in Southampton tomorrow night, and then in Rotherhithe Wednesday to Friday, and Willesden on Saturday. Go see it if you can! ⏬️
See @townsendprod.bsky.social for details.
See @townsendprod.bsky.social for details.
We are the Lions, Mr Manager, a play by Townsend Theatre Productions, commemorates the Grunwick strikes and the historic fight for worker rights led by Jayaben Desai and South Asian women almost 50 years ago.
https://hyphenonline.com/2025/11/04/grunwick-strike-play-we-are-the-lions-mr-manager/
https://hyphenonline.com/2025/11/04/grunwick-strike-play-we-are-the-lions-mr-manager/
We Are the Lions, Mr Manager brings Grunwick strikes to the stage
Almost 50 years on, this theatre production remembers the women who stood up for their rights and changed the labour movement
hyphenonline.com
November 23, 2025 at 5:53 PM
⏬️ The play is on in Southampton tomorrow night, and then in Rotherhithe Wednesday to Friday, and Willesden on Saturday. Go see it if you can! ⏬️
See @townsendprod.bsky.social for details.
See @townsendprod.bsky.social for details.
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📣 1 night only!
📣 In Southampton tomorrow evening.
📣 @townsendprod.bsky.social present their brilliant play about the Grunwick strike.
📣 'We Are The Lions, Mr Manager!' at The Edmund & Elizabeth Kell Community Hall, Bellevue Road SO15 2AY
www.ticketsource.co.uk/UCSGOVAN/t-v...
📣 In Southampton tomorrow evening.
📣 @townsendprod.bsky.social present their brilliant play about the Grunwick strike.
📣 'We Are The Lions, Mr Manager!' at The Edmund & Elizabeth Kell Community Hall, Bellevue Road SO15 2AY
www.ticketsource.co.uk/UCSGOVAN/t-v...
www.ticketsource.co.uk
November 23, 2025 at 12:49 PM
📣 1 night only!
📣 In Southampton tomorrow evening.
📣 @townsendprod.bsky.social present their brilliant play about the Grunwick strike.
📣 'We Are The Lions, Mr Manager!' at The Edmund & Elizabeth Kell Community Hall, Bellevue Road SO15 2AY
www.ticketsource.co.uk/UCSGOVAN/t-v...
📣 In Southampton tomorrow evening.
📣 @townsendprod.bsky.social present their brilliant play about the Grunwick strike.
📣 'We Are The Lions, Mr Manager!' at The Edmund & Elizabeth Kell Community Hall, Bellevue Road SO15 2AY
www.ticketsource.co.uk/UCSGOVAN/t-v...
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The 'Resistance' exhibition in Edinburgh includes photos from the Grunwick strike of 1976-8.
The story of the strike is told in @townsendprod.bsky.social's brilliant play 'We Are The Lions, Mr Manager!' on tour now, and soon to reach Scotland.
www.townsendproductions.org.uk
The story of the strike is told in @townsendprod.bsky.social's brilliant play 'We Are The Lions, Mr Manager!' on tour now, and soon to reach Scotland.
www.townsendproductions.org.uk
November 23, 2025 at 1:30 PM
The 'Resistance' exhibition in Edinburgh includes photos from the Grunwick strike of 1976-8.
The story of the strike is told in @townsendprod.bsky.social's brilliant play 'We Are The Lions, Mr Manager!' on tour now, and soon to reach Scotland.
www.townsendproductions.org.uk
The story of the strike is told in @townsendprod.bsky.social's brilliant play 'We Are The Lions, Mr Manager!' on tour now, and soon to reach Scotland.
www.townsendproductions.org.uk
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Standing ovation that went on FOR EVER last night @CurveLeicester #WeAreTheLionsMrManager #GRUNWICK SO WELL DESERVED @Raggedgore & RUKMINI SIRCAR.
FANTASTIC REVIEW IN THE SOCIALIST PAPER.
Tonight & Fri @Leeds SevenArts
Next wk LONDON
@Sandsfilms Rotherhithe & @Willesden Library
FANTASTIC REVIEW IN THE SOCIALIST PAPER.
Tonight & Fri @Leeds SevenArts
Next wk LONDON
@Sandsfilms Rotherhithe & @Willesden Library
November 20, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Standing ovation that went on FOR EVER last night @CurveLeicester #WeAreTheLionsMrManager #GRUNWICK SO WELL DESERVED @Raggedgore & RUKMINI SIRCAR.
FANTASTIC REVIEW IN THE SOCIALIST PAPER.
Tonight & Fri @Leeds SevenArts
Next wk LONDON
@Sandsfilms Rotherhithe & @Willesden Library
FANTASTIC REVIEW IN THE SOCIALIST PAPER.
Tonight & Fri @Leeds SevenArts
Next wk LONDON
@Sandsfilms Rotherhithe & @Willesden Library
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⏬️ Sold out tonight, I hear.
Be quick if you're in the Leeds area and want to see this inspiring show tomorrow. ⏬️
Be quick if you're in the Leeds area and want to see this inspiring show tomorrow. ⏬️
📣 Good people of Leeds and its surrounds!
Thursday & Friday this week @townsendprod.bsky.social bring their brilliant play 'We Are The Lions, Mr Manager!' to Seven.
Fine political theatre! 📣
www.sevenleeds.co.uk/event/we-are...
Thursday & Friday this week @townsendprod.bsky.social bring their brilliant play 'We Are The Lions, Mr Manager!' to Seven.
Fine political theatre! 📣
www.sevenleeds.co.uk/event/we-are...
Townsend Theatre Productions – We Are The Lions, Mr Manager! – Seven Arts
www.sevenleeds.co.uk
November 21, 2025 at 12:54 PM
⏬️ Sold out tonight, I hear.
Be quick if you're in the Leeds area and want to see this inspiring show tomorrow. ⏬️
Be quick if you're in the Leeds area and want to see this inspiring show tomorrow. ⏬️
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On Monday night @townsendprod.bsky.social bring their brilliant play 'We Are The Lions, Mr Manager!' to Southampton. It's about the (very long) Grunwick strike of nearly 50 years ago.
Here's a little news coverage from the time, featuring Labour cabinet ministers.
For tickets...
youtu.be/kOS3RtQpPmw
Here's a little news coverage from the time, featuring Labour cabinet ministers.
For tickets...
youtu.be/kOS3RtQpPmw
Grunwick Dispute - Shirley Williams
YouTube video by Steven Bainbridge
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November 21, 2025 at 1:34 PM
On Monday night @townsendprod.bsky.social bring their brilliant play 'We Are The Lions, Mr Manager!' to Southampton. It's about the (very long) Grunwick strike of nearly 50 years ago.
Here's a little news coverage from the time, featuring Labour cabinet ministers.
For tickets...
youtu.be/kOS3RtQpPmw
Here's a little news coverage from the time, featuring Labour cabinet ministers.
For tickets...
youtu.be/kOS3RtQpPmw
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📣 In Southampton or nearby on Monday?
On Monday evening @townsendprod.bsky.social bring their brilliant play 'We Are The Lions, Mr Manager!' to The
Edmund & Elizabeth Kell Community Hall, Bellevue Road SO15 2AY
1 night only! 📣
@incommon.bsky.social
www.ticketsource.co.uk/UCSGOVAN/t-v...
On Monday evening @townsendprod.bsky.social bring their brilliant play 'We Are The Lions, Mr Manager!' to The
Edmund & Elizabeth Kell Community Hall, Bellevue Road SO15 2AY
1 night only! 📣
@incommon.bsky.social
www.ticketsource.co.uk/UCSGOVAN/t-v...
www.ticketsource.co.uk
November 20, 2025 at 9:02 AM
📣 In Southampton or nearby on Monday?
On Monday evening @townsendprod.bsky.social bring their brilliant play 'We Are The Lions, Mr Manager!' to The
Edmund & Elizabeth Kell Community Hall, Bellevue Road SO15 2AY
1 night only! 📣
@incommon.bsky.social
www.ticketsource.co.uk/UCSGOVAN/t-v...
On Monday evening @townsendprod.bsky.social bring their brilliant play 'We Are The Lions, Mr Manager!' to The
Edmund & Elizabeth Kell Community Hall, Bellevue Road SO15 2AY
1 night only! 📣
@incommon.bsky.social
www.ticketsource.co.uk/UCSGOVAN/t-v...
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📣 Good people of Southampton and its surrounds!
On Monday evening (24th) @townsendprod.bsky.social bring their brilliant play 'We Are The Lions, Mr Manager!' to The
Edmund & Elizabeth Kell Community Hall, Bellevue Road SO15 2AY 📣
@incommon.bsky.social
www.ticketsource.co.uk/UCSGOVAN/t-v...
On Monday evening (24th) @townsendprod.bsky.social bring their brilliant play 'We Are The Lions, Mr Manager!' to The
Edmund & Elizabeth Kell Community Hall, Bellevue Road SO15 2AY 📣
@incommon.bsky.social
www.ticketsource.co.uk/UCSGOVAN/t-v...
www.ticketsource.co.uk
November 18, 2025 at 8:40 PM
📣 Good people of Southampton and its surrounds!
On Monday evening (24th) @townsendprod.bsky.social bring their brilliant play 'We Are The Lions, Mr Manager!' to The
Edmund & Elizabeth Kell Community Hall, Bellevue Road SO15 2AY 📣
@incommon.bsky.social
www.ticketsource.co.uk/UCSGOVAN/t-v...
On Monday evening (24th) @townsendprod.bsky.social bring their brilliant play 'We Are The Lions, Mr Manager!' to The
Edmund & Elizabeth Kell Community Hall, Bellevue Road SO15 2AY 📣
@incommon.bsky.social
www.ticketsource.co.uk/UCSGOVAN/t-v...
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#EXCITING #theatretour #wearethelions #grunwickstrike TAKES US TO #londonlife NEXT WEEK. @sandsfilms_musicroom WED, THURS & FRID
WillesdenGreen Library Brent SAT
This Friday hear Rukmini Sircar & Neil Gore in conversation with @LSELibrary @ZoeJardiniere
WillesdenGreen Library Brent SAT
This Friday hear Rukmini Sircar & Neil Gore in conversation with @LSELibrary @ZoeJardiniere
November 18, 2025 at 9:15 PM
#EXCITING #theatretour #wearethelions #grunwickstrike TAKES US TO #londonlife NEXT WEEK. @sandsfilms_musicroom WED, THURS & FRID
WillesdenGreen Library Brent SAT
This Friday hear Rukmini Sircar & Neil Gore in conversation with @LSELibrary @ZoeJardiniere
WillesdenGreen Library Brent SAT
This Friday hear Rukmini Sircar & Neil Gore in conversation with @LSELibrary @ZoeJardiniere
Standing ovation that went on FOR EVER last night @CurveLeicester #WeAreTheLionsMrManager #GRUNWICK SO WELL DESERVED @Raggedgore & RUKMINI SIRCAR.
FANTASTIC REVIEW IN THE SOCIALIST PAPER.
Tonight & Fri @Leeds SevenArts
Next wk LONDON
@Sandsfilms Rotherhithe & @Willesden Library
FANTASTIC REVIEW IN THE SOCIALIST PAPER.
Tonight & Fri @Leeds SevenArts
Next wk LONDON
@Sandsfilms Rotherhithe & @Willesden Library
November 20, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Standing ovation that went on FOR EVER last night @CurveLeicester #WeAreTheLionsMrManager #GRUNWICK SO WELL DESERVED @Raggedgore & RUKMINI SIRCAR.
FANTASTIC REVIEW IN THE SOCIALIST PAPER.
Tonight & Fri @Leeds SevenArts
Next wk LONDON
@Sandsfilms Rotherhithe & @Willesden Library
FANTASTIC REVIEW IN THE SOCIALIST PAPER.
Tonight & Fri @Leeds SevenArts
Next wk LONDON
@Sandsfilms Rotherhithe & @Willesden Library
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Great to hear. ⤵️
And the next stop on @townsendprod.bsky.social tour is Leeds, tonight and tomorrow night.
www.sevenleeds.co.uk/event/we-are...
And the next stop on @townsendprod.bsky.social tour is Leeds, tonight and tomorrow night.
www.sevenleeds.co.uk/event/we-are...
November 20, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Great to hear. ⤵️
And the next stop on @townsendprod.bsky.social tour is Leeds, tonight and tomorrow night.
www.sevenleeds.co.uk/event/we-are...
And the next stop on @townsendprod.bsky.social tour is Leeds, tonight and tomorrow night.
www.sevenleeds.co.uk/event/we-are...
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📣 Good people of Leicester!
There appear still to be a small number of tickets available for tomorrow night's performance of the brilliant play 'We Are The Lions, Mr Manager!' at The Curve.
For one night only! Don't miss out! 📣
@townsendprod.bsky.social
www.curveonline.co.uk/whats-on/sho...
There appear still to be a small number of tickets available for tomorrow night's performance of the brilliant play 'We Are The Lions, Mr Manager!' at The Curve.
For one night only! Don't miss out! 📣
@townsendprod.bsky.social
www.curveonline.co.uk/whats-on/sho...
We Are the Lions, Mr Manager! - Curve Theatre, Leicester
www.curveonline.co.uk
November 18, 2025 at 8:53 PM
📣 Good people of Leicester!
There appear still to be a small number of tickets available for tomorrow night's performance of the brilliant play 'We Are The Lions, Mr Manager!' at The Curve.
For one night only! Don't miss out! 📣
@townsendprod.bsky.social
www.curveonline.co.uk/whats-on/sho...
There appear still to be a small number of tickets available for tomorrow night's performance of the brilliant play 'We Are The Lions, Mr Manager!' at The Curve.
For one night only! Don't miss out! 📣
@townsendprod.bsky.social
www.curveonline.co.uk/whats-on/sho...
#EXCITING #theatretour #wearethelions #grunwickstrike TAKES US TO #londonlife NEXT WEEK. @sandsfilms_musicroom WED, THURS & FRID
WillesdenGreen Library Brent SAT
This Friday hear Rukmini Sircar & Neil Gore in conversation with @LSELibrary @ZoeJardiniere
WillesdenGreen Library Brent SAT
This Friday hear Rukmini Sircar & Neil Gore in conversation with @LSELibrary @ZoeJardiniere
November 18, 2025 at 9:15 PM
#EXCITING #theatretour #wearethelions #grunwickstrike TAKES US TO #londonlife NEXT WEEK. @sandsfilms_musicroom WED, THURS & FRID
WillesdenGreen Library Brent SAT
This Friday hear Rukmini Sircar & Neil Gore in conversation with @LSELibrary @ZoeJardiniere
WillesdenGreen Library Brent SAT
This Friday hear Rukmini Sircar & Neil Gore in conversation with @LSELibrary @ZoeJardiniere
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📣 Good people of Leeds and its surrounds!
Thursday & Friday this week @townsendprod.bsky.social bring their brilliant play 'We Are The Lions, Mr Manager!' to Seven.
Fine political theatre! 📣
www.sevenleeds.co.uk/event/we-are...
Thursday & Friday this week @townsendprod.bsky.social bring their brilliant play 'We Are The Lions, Mr Manager!' to Seven.
Fine political theatre! 📣
www.sevenleeds.co.uk/event/we-are...
Townsend Theatre Productions – We Are The Lions, Mr Manager! – Seven Arts
www.sevenleeds.co.uk
November 18, 2025 at 8:34 PM
📣 Good people of Leeds and its surrounds!
Thursday & Friday this week @townsendprod.bsky.social bring their brilliant play 'We Are The Lions, Mr Manager!' to Seven.
Fine political theatre! 📣
www.sevenleeds.co.uk/event/we-are...
Thursday & Friday this week @townsendprod.bsky.social bring their brilliant play 'We Are The Lions, Mr Manager!' to Seven.
Fine political theatre! 📣
www.sevenleeds.co.uk/event/we-are...
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A chance to hear writer/actor @raggedgore.bsky.social and actor Rukmini Sircar talking about 'We Are The Lions, Mr Manager!' on Friday 21st.
Organised by @lselibrary.bsky.social
For details of performances of the play see @townsendprod.bsky.social
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/we-are-the...
Organised by @lselibrary.bsky.social
For details of performances of the play see @townsendprod.bsky.social
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/we-are-the...
We Are The Lions Mr Manager: Conversation with Townsend Theatre Productions
Join us online for a lively chat with Townsend Theatre Productions about their show "We Are The Lions Mr Manager"
www.eventbrite.co.uk
November 14, 2025 at 4:40 PM
A chance to hear writer/actor @raggedgore.bsky.social and actor Rukmini Sircar talking about 'We Are The Lions, Mr Manager!' on Friday 21st.
Organised by @lselibrary.bsky.social
For details of performances of the play see @townsendprod.bsky.social
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/we-are-the...
Organised by @lselibrary.bsky.social
For details of performances of the play see @townsendprod.bsky.social
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/we-are-the...
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📣 Good people of Wellingborough and its surrounds! Tomorrow evening @townsendprod.bsky.social bring their brilliant play 'We Are The Lions, Mr Manager!' to the African & Caribbean Centre for one night only!
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November 14, 2025 at 10:41 AM
📣 Good people of Wellingborough and its surrounds! Tomorrow evening @townsendprod.bsky.social bring their brilliant play 'We Are The Lions, Mr Manager!' to the African & Caribbean Centre for one night only!
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