Headgate Theatre Productions

The Invincibles by Amanda Whittington

The Invincibles Synopsis

Discover the Sterling Ladies, a football team created in 1917 when men were away fighting in World War One. They became known as the Dagenham Invincibles, they never lost a game. But when peace was restored, the factory girls had to hand in their boots, and their story faded into obscurity.

Weaving through the play is Maya, following England’s progress in the 2023 Women’s World Cup. They had won the Euros the previous year, can they repeat that success? But Maya, an academy footballer, has been let go due to injury, and as she awaits the fate of the football team and her exam results, she fears she may never play again.

Skilfully weaving two time zones together, Whittington brings both sets of Lionesses to life, and the play is strong call out to anyone who has been told they cannot do or achieve anything, we can all be invincible.

Production Dates and Times

Wednesday 22nd April 2026 7.45 pm

Thursday 23rd April 2026 7.45 pm

Friday 24th April 2026 7.45 pm

Saturday 25th April 2026 2.30 pm

Saturday 25th April 2026 7.45 pm

 

Casting

Characters in 2023

Maya- Libby Hendry

Sammy- Natalie Patterson

Ida Shepherd, Podcaster- Kate Cavill

Sophie Jones, Podcaster- Lucia Fox

Commentator- Louise Harris

Understudy for Maya – Erin Judge

Characters in 1917

Gladys Fairman- Charlie Scott Haynes

Ada Fairman- Georgie Ward

James Fairman- Chris Austin

Hannah Fairman- Sasha Halls

Nell Marchant- Tia Winterbottom

Guy Burney- Jonathan Tann

Ed “Cholley” Chollerton- Chris Smith

Maud Reader- Holly Hipwell

Trixie Peters- Emily Baldock

Brian Baden- Tim Young

Creative and Technical Support

Director – Paul T Davies

Assistant to Director – Tim Young

Football Coach – Mike Kennedy

Costume Co-Ordinator – Isobel Sullivan

Stage Manager – Annastasia Ward

Asst Stage Manager – Jo Pickering

Lighting Design – Mike Sullivan

Lighting Operator – tbc

Sound Design – Harvey Penfold

Sound Operator – Liz Moss