A true tale of how ordinary people did extraordinary things is coming to the Palace Theatre stage in Mansfield.

Ripley and Alfreton Musical Theatre Company is performing Made in Dagenham The Musical, from 4th to 7th July.

It is set in Essex in 1968 and inspired by a true story of how working women fought back against injustice.

The musical, inspired by the story and based on a hit movie, is an uplifting musical comedy about friendship, love and the importance of fighting for what is right.

When it is announced the girls in the stitching room of Ford’s Dagenham car plant will have their pay grade dropped to unskilled, Rita O’Grady leads her friends in a battle against Ford and the corruption of the union supposed to protect them.

For tickets, call 01623 633133, visit to www.mansfieldpalace.co.uk or go to the Box Office at the theatre on Leeming Street.