Southwark Playhouse, London
Depicting a brave group who took a stand against selling South African goods in 1984, this spirited show raises the question of why the Dunnes Stores strike isn’t better known

In 1984, a group of shop-workers in Dublin marched out of Dunnes Stores in protest at the sale of South African goods on its shelves. For almost three years, they picketed in solidarity with the anti-apartheid movement, even after the withdrawal of union support. The action took them to South Africa, the United Nations and led directly to Ireland becoming the first western country to ban the importation of South African agricultural goods.

Why is their momentous strike not better known? And why hasn’t there been a Made in Dagenham -style film about it? That might change given the televisual appeal of this slick, smart production about the nine women, and one man, at the Dublin store.

At Southwark Playhouse, London , until 6 May

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