Chopped Liver & Unions

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.

Performing at OSO Barnes as part of the Best of Edinburgh Fringe season September 18th.

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