Gladstone Girls

By Rachel Shenton

From Oscar Award-Winning Rachel Shenton, this brand-new play set in the heart of Stoke-on-Trent’s pottery industry is an uplifting, joyful story about one group of women and a factory tradition that they hold dear.

1970s Stoke-on-Trent. A group of spirited, highly skilled lithographers transform their work room into a bustling hair salon every Friday as they prepare for their weekly night out at the local nightclub.

But when the floor manager tries to put a stop to Curl Friday, their routine is shattered.

Outraged, the women take a bold stance in the form of a peaceful protest that spreads far beyond the factory walls.

Gladstone Girls celebrates the spirit of working-class women whose voices helped shape a movement. Based on an original podcast from Slick Films, the play blends heart, humour and history for a vivid theatrical production filled with warmth.

We’re looking for local people to join our Community Theatre Company for Gladstone Girls. Are you interested in performing in the production? Did you work in the pottery industry and interested in sharing your knowledge and skills with our acting company? Both on- and off-stage opportunities are available as part of the Community Theatre Company for this production – find out more about the roles and how you can join in here.