Red Ladder Theatre Company and Unite the Union present…
WE’RE NOT GOING BACK
Written by Boff Whaley, co-founder of the legendary band Chumbawamba
3 Sisters.
75 Mines.
1 Cause.
(And a six-pack of Babycham)
It’s early 1984, and Olive, Mary, and Isabel are sisters whose everyday squabbles collide with a miner’s strike that forces them to question their lives, their relationships, and their family ties. This strike wasn’t just a war fought on the battlegrounds of a picket line, Parliament, and public opinion; it was as much a battle in the homes and families of those fighting for their communities.
In this thought-provoking musical comedy, we follow the fortunes of three sisters determined to set up a branch of Women Against Pit Closures. We’re Not Going Back tackles the resilience of working communities, the make-and-mend fabric of family, and the power of sticking two fingers up to a government hell-bent on destruction… and all with humour, song and a six-pack of Babycham.
Useful Info:
Parking is available at Willows Club.
The venue is wheelchair accessible. Essential companions and carers supporting an attendee during the event are eligible for a complimentary ticket; please email team@backtoours.co.uk to arrange.
ALL performances of We’re Not Going Back will use Talking Birds’ brilliant The Difference Engine, meaning d/Deaf and hard-of-hearing audience members can get captions directly to their mobile devices Not sure what that means? Have a read of this.
