THORNBURY Musical Theatre Group’s latest production, Made in Dagenham, will be dedicated to the late Geoff Kitchen.
Geoff died in May when a Singapore Airlines flight from London to Singapore experienced a sudden and violent drop in altitude, injuring more than 100 other passengers, including his wife, Linda.
Geoff, who is believed to have suffered a cardiac arrest during the incident, was a long-standing member of the Thornbury Musical Theatre Group and championed the wider arts scene in the town.
In his role as TMTG secretary Geoff wrote an open letter last year, which was signed by 250 people, calling for action to reopen the town’s Armstrong Hall complex – a call which has since been heeded, with the Armstrong Hall Trust announcing plans this summer to bring it back into use.
Its upcoming production, Made in Dagenham, was the last production that Geoff, who the group described as a “much-loved and valued member”, had a hand in getting off the ground.
A fitting tribute
A TMTG spokesperson said: “Working tirelessly to secure the theatrical rights, and also hoping to perform in next month’s production as a Dagenham boy, the group thought it was rather fitting to dedicate the show to his memory.
“Based on real-life events, Made in Dagenham follows the story of the women of the Ford Dagenham car factory and their fight for equal pay and equality in the 1960s.
“Filled from start to finish with toe-tapping musical numbers, large ensemble pieces and humour throughout, we promise this will be a show you do not want to miss!”
Made in Dagenham will be performed from Wednesday October 30 to Saturday November 2 at the Olympus Theatre in Filton, with weekday evening performances at 7.30pm, and Saturday shows at 2pm and 7pm.
Tickets can be purchased via the group’s website, www.tmtg.org.uk.
They can also be bought in person by visiting Lisa Costa Residential Sales and Lettings on Thornbury High Street, or over the phone by calling the Box Office line on: 07516 270140.