Tinned Goods
by Fiona Whitelaw

"This is a warm, well-acted production with moments of humour... moving... In a series of short, fast-moving scenes separated by unaccompanied singing by the five-woman cast, we see... a period where women are becoming an important part of the network of support for the campaign against pit closures. The play is taken from the point of view of the women, showing the kinds of activities from soup kitchens to picket lines which helped to generate that network."

— British Theatre Guide

"You don't need any connection to mining for the troubles of these characters to resonate in a way that raises questions about the relationship between politics and community. Tinned Goods tells the stories of three generations of women in a mining community, and how the strike not only impacted on them financially and materially, but also on their friendships, families and relationships. If you have ever questioned the relevance of politics to your life, you need look no further than these women."

— Quays Life