A play based on the events of the Miners’ Strike is to be performed in Aberdeen this month.
Members of Unite the Union have come together to put on a Scottish tour of a play based on the events of the Miners’ Strike
The one-man show, ‘Undermined’ will be performed by actor, writer and director, Danny Mellor.
The play is inspired by the accounts of miners who lived through the strike between 1984 and 1985.
It focuses on the story of an individual miner, and the hardships that were faced by striking miners at the time.
Mr Mellor said: “I’m really pleased to get this chance to take Undermined on tour around Scotland. It’s a story about friendship and community, that’s based on real-life stories, and that gives audiences a new perspective on the strike.
“We take people on the journey that Dale and his friends went through, which was divisive at times, but which ends up offering a message of unity and solidarity.”
Jamie Caldwell, Unite community co-ordinnator in Scotland said: “Undermined has got great reviews wherever it’s been performed, and we hope that people in Scotland come out to experience it for themselves. It’s especially appropriate as we come up to celebrations of International Workers’ Day on 1 May.
“I’m a musician myself, so I’m especially looking forward to hearing the classic 1980s soundtrack.
“But this is also a great opportunity for ordinary people to come and experience an important a part of working-class history – and to hopefully take away some lessons that will be of use in their lives and struggles today.”
The play will be performed at the Blue Lamp in Aberdeen tomorrow, and it will also be performed in Dundee and Glasgow.
