Chopped Liver & Unions

Touring throughout the UK in 2025.

Welcome to the East End of London, where for centuries the fires of rebellion and change have burned

In 1888 the Matchgirls strike leads the way in industrial action and the formation of the Trades Union movement, then in 1968 the women of Fords in Dagenham strike, leading to the introduction of equal pay legislation.

Between all of this, in 1928 Sara Wesker forms the United Clothing Workers Union, is elected to the Communist Party of Great Britain’s Central Committee and fights at the Battle of Cable Street.

She also just happens to have a nephew who is a famous playwright. This is her story.

Previewed at Brighton Fringe in 2023. Performed at The Exchange Twickenham. Performed at edfringe 2023 and 2024, and at 59E59 Theaters NYC as part of the Brits Off Broadway Season. Perfored at OSO Barnes as part of the Best of Edinburgh Fringe season September 18th.

UK Tour 2025:

6th & 7th March - Everyman Theatre Cheltenham

8th March - Petersfield Museum & Art Gallery

13th March - Ropery Hall, Barton Upon Humber

14th March - Grove Theatre Eastbourne

26th April - Swan Theatre, Worcester

1st May - Manchester Jewish Museum 

24th May - South Hill Park Arts Centre

16th-17th July - Headgate Theatre, Colchester

7th & 8th September - Lantern Theatre, Brighton

2nd October - Two Sisters Arts Venue, Felixstowe

8th October - Courtyard Theatre Hereford

Written by JJ Leppink

Performed by Lottie Walker

Directed by Laura Killeen

Musical Direction by James Hall

Designed by Fiona Auty

Costume by Zoe Harvey-Lee

Production shots: Carol Rosegg