Based on the 2010 British movie, and the 2014 West End Musical, this is the moving and inspirational true story of how female workers at Dagenham’s Ford car factory fought for and achieved Equal Pay for women.

Featuring a talented cast of more than 30 wonderful actors, vocalists and dancers, supported by a superb live 10-piece band, this exceptional show nails the atmosphere of 1970s factory life in Britain.

The mutually supportive coarse banter and badinage between hardworking men and women doing monotonously grinding tasks, helps them get through the day and put food on the family table.

I worked at Birmingham’s Longbridge British Leyland car factory in the 70s with over 25,000 people, the same situation with a fierce mutual Trade Union loyalty.

The show is loud, lively and energetic, featuring 1970s fashions, Babycham and Tupperware parties, and getting paid weekly in cash in little brown envelopes.

As Ford factory workers Eddie and Rita O’Grady, Daniel Murrell and Beth Chumley are both magnificent, conveying the pride and problems of working-class parents, and delivering compelling acting and vocal performances.

As tragic colleague Connie, Nikki Wilson is utterly convincing, and playing Labour politician Barbara Castle, Valerie Gillard reveals the heart and soul of a Socialist government minister.

Rita’s inspirational, thought-provoking, and ground-breaking speech at the TUC Conference, and the rousing Stand Up finale, brought a packed Regent Theatre to a standing ovation.

Made In Dagenham runs until Saturday.