THE INVINCIBLES
Synopsis
In 1917, Essex factory workers Sterling Ladies play for two whirlwind seasons, never losing a match. The "Dagenham Invincibles" will lead the extraordinary movement of women's football through World War I.
In 2023, injured Academy footballer Maya follows England’s progress through the Women’s World Cup and takes inspiration from the past as the two eras combine. The roar of the Lionesses echoes a war cry from 1917.
As Maya fears she’ll never play again, the Invincibles face their triumph fading into obscurity when the war ends. The call of the past brings hope for the future and The Invincibles celebrates the rich history of women in football.
This production was staged during the summer of the historic Lioness victory in the Euros - the first England team to retain a major trophy, and the first to win on foreign soil.
Production Details
"The Invincibles" by Amanda Whittington
Director: Joe Gascoyne-Thompson
Location: Sheffield Library Theatre
Dates: 10th - 14th June 2025
Tickets: £12 / £13
Cast
Cast
Cast
Maya Lewis / Nell Marchant - Lydia North
Sammy Lewis / Hannah Fairman - Siobhan Hible
Soldier / Brian Baden - Justin Harrison
Gladys Fairman / Sophie Jones - Rhiannon Smith-Jones
Ada Fairman / Ida Shepherd - Charlie Gascoyne-Thompson
James Fairman - Tommy Jones
Guy Burney - John Jex
Ed “Cholly” Chollerton - Josh Cooper
Maud Reader - Kirsty Krawczyk
Trixie Peters - Megan Roberts
Crew
Cast
Cast
Director - Joe Gascoyne-Thompson
Set Design and Construction - Kevin Chambers, Dave Twigg, Hansel D'Roza and Phil Gascoyne
Lighting - Kevin Chambers
Sound / Projection - Laura Jex
Stage Manager - Hansel D’Roza
Properties - John Jex
Wardrobe - Rachel Jex / Sarah Turner
Continuity - Andrea Howard
Front of House - Sue Twigg / Wina Gascoyne
Ticket Secretary - Janet D'Roza
