Meet the seven-year-old making her stage debut in the iconic musical 'Made in Dagenham'
By Deborah Bowyer 25th Feb 2025
Little Delilah Hammond can be forgiven for being a bit excited at the moment - the talented Alsager seven-year-old is about to make her stage debut in 'Made in Dagenham' in Crewe.
The youngster, a pupil at Pikemere School in Alsager playing the leading lady's daughter in Crewe Amateur Musicals Society's production of the famous 1960s equal rights production, which starts next week.
But the youngster, who loves thing more than acting, will have plenty of support when she treads the boards for her mum, Victoria Hammond (42), is also in the show.
Mum plays the part the part of the wife of the owner of the Ford Dagenham plant, Lisa Hopkins.
She said: "It's a great show and we've all put so much time and effort into it. Delilah is really excited and we're thrilled that she's taking part."
The production turns back the clock to 1968 and a strike is about to start at car giant Ford's Dagenham plant.
A working-class mother and machinist is about to lead a strike against Ford as Rita O'Grady and her female co-workers are paid less than the men doing the same job.
Primary teacher, Natasha Griffiths (32) from Spencer Close in Alsager is playing the lead role of Rita O'Grady.
Natasha, who has a degree in acting, auditioned for the show about six months ago and it will be her first production with CAMS.
"It's a brilliant show and has so many funny bits," said Natasha. "Women have come a long way since the 1960s and the fight for equality.
"It looks at the fight for equal pay and I'm proud to be playing the leading role."
Rode Heath's Lisa Humphries, 56, is also taking a major part in the production, playing the part of shop steward Connie.
'Made in Dagenham' is on stage at Crewe Lyceum from March 5th - March 8th. Tickets can be booked through this link here
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