The Matchgirls : Libretto Paperback / softback
by Bill Owen, Tony Russell
Part of the Acting Edition S. series
Paperback / softback
Description
Based on fact, the story tells of a strike by the girls in a match factory in 1888, when unions were still groping for recognition and mass withdrawal of labour was an almost unheard-of strategy in industrial relations.
The match-cutters finally rebel against working conditions in which young girls had their jaws rotted away by phosphorus, and discipline was maintained by a system of crippling fines and sanctions.
A grim episode, perhaps, but not many minutes of the play are allowed to pass before the natural ebullience of the traditional Cockney sparrow helps to create sparkling entertainment which warms the heart, yet retains the essential drama of the central theme.13 women, 5 men
Information
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Available to Order - This title is available to order, with delivery expected within 2 weeks
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:56 pages
- Publisher:Samuel French Ltd
- Publication Date:01/12/1967
- Category:
- ISBN:9780573080449
Information
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Available to Order - This title is available to order, with delivery expected within 2 weeks
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:56 pages
- Publisher:Samuel French Ltd
- Publication Date:01/12/1967
- Category:
- ISBN:9780573080449
