Chopped Liver & Unions by J J Leppink

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In celebration of the TUC congress in Brighton this week!

The story of Sara Wesker - pioneering trade unionist, feminist and campaigner - and Aunt of Arnold Wesker

History, we are told, is written by the victors. More often, it is rewritten by the forgetful.
Chopped Liver and Unions resurrects a voice that defies erasureSara Wesker, a woman who led the singing strikers of 1928, stood against fascists at Cable Street, and devoted herself to the Trade Union cause. Yet, behind every banner and battle cry lies a personal cost. Love, loyalty, and legacywhat endures, and what is sacrificed?

Set against the global tremors of 1956 this gripping, 5-star, OffFest-nominated play reminds us that the world is often changed by the women pushed too far. A sell-out success from New York to Edinburgh, now at Sidmouth.

See it. Remember her. Ask yourself: was it worth it?

Company: Blue Fire Theatre Co. Running Time: 70 minutes, no interval Age suitability: 12+ (Guideline)

Content Warning: References to fascism, war and labour exploitation.

Reviews:

Simply splendid... a must see show - Mark Aspen Reviews

Electrically exciting - The Real Chris Sparkle

A real sense of history and culture - The Edinburgh Reporter