The Windrush Warriors
The Windrush Warriors
Past Performance
In The Theatre
June 4th - June 8th 2024
Suitable for all ages

The Windrush Warriors is a story about a fight for justice, dignity & equality and how ordinary people can become extraordinary heroes when faced with a challenge. It’s based on true events and is a socially conscious show. The cast is a colourful array of diverse characters.

The Pensioners share funny and heart-breaking insight into the experience of Caribbean migrants. The Receptionist is a 50 something African woman with an anarchic streak and outrageous language. Second in command is Robbie the Caretaker who wears dreadlocks, a Bob Marley hat and talks like a black guy. There’s just one problem, Robbie is white and lives with his mum in Chingford, not the Ghetto. These 6 people interact hilariously and strike a balance between comedy and sobering drama. Raising cultural awareness about the Windrush scandal via the lens of theatre is an important aspect of the play.

Press Quotes
"They call her the Black Marilyn Monroe and to prove this, she performs a seductive and breathy “Happy Birthday, Mr President” on a reluctant and decidedly uncomfortable caretaker, which is a show stealing moment. Nicola is also a stand-up comedian, which really shows. She has great rapport with the audience and huge confidence."
Gray Freeman for NorthWest End
"Writer, Nicola Gardner, plays larger than life receptionist/manager, Patience, who is a pure joy. She swaggers and sways, is feline and vampish and full of sassy personality. She addresses the audiences and flirts outrageously. She shops at international shops. (Netto, Lidl and Aldi.) "
Gray Freeman for NorthWest End
"On behalf of my colleagues at The University of Manchester, this is to say Thank you for a brilliant performance yesterday at the lunch time/afternoon segment of the Professional Services Leaders Conference. It was an enjoyable yet thought provoking event and feedback has been great. "
Oyebanji (Banji) Adewumi MBE | Director of Equality, Diversity & Inclusion, Manchester University
"Thank you so much for bringing the performance to Manchester staff and local community. It was such an energising and thought-provoking performance by you and your brilliant cast and direction. The audience had a fantastic night and I think there was so much appreciation for the heart and humour"
Tahini Majothi, Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Partner, Manchester University