Ramsey Grammar School’s theatre production, Made in Dagenham, was a success teachers say.

The audience included Lieutenant Governor Sir Richard Gozney and Lady Gozney, President of Tynwald Steve Rodan, former President of Tynwald Clare Christian and family members and pupils.

The story is based on the film. Its themes are friendship, love and the importance of fighting for what is right.

It concentrates on the women workers at Ford’s car plant in Dagenham, Essex, who went on strike for equal pay.

The show is set against the backdrop of Harold Wilson’s England in 1968 when the Labour government was battling with the trade unions.

The production encompassed a large cast including members across the year groups in the school.

Sir Richard sent his congratulations.

Annette Baker, headteacher of Ramsey Grammar School, said: ’This was a wonderful production with an inspiring message calling on us to stand up and challenge things that we perceive to be unfair and unjust.

’Its message was very much in keeping with our Ramsey Grammar School "way of being" values. I could not be prouder of the students and staff who have worked so hard to put on this fantastic show.’