In the 1960s, the British actor Bill Owen collaborated with songwriter Tony Russell to create a musical about the London Matchgirls strike of 1888. The musical Premiered at the Globe Theatre, London on Tuesday 1 March 1966 and marked the first musical directed and choreographed by Gillian Lynne.

 

Performed at the Little Theatre, Donnington from 21st May 23rd May 2015.