RADIUM GIRLS
They painted with glow-in-the-dark radium. No one told them it was killing them.
In the 1920s, hundreds of young women found work in factories painting luminous watch dials — a symbol of progress, elegance, and American ingenuity. But when their bodies began to fall apart, they were met with silence, denial, and a powerful company determined to protect its reputation.
Based on true events, Radium Girls is a searing and heartbreaking play about courage in the face of corporate greed. As the women fight for justice, their voices shine brighter than any glow-in-the-dark dial — a reminder that speaking the truth can change the world.
A co-production with Knock And Run Theatre and The Actors Company
Director: James Chapman, Patrick Campbell
Devised By: D.W Gregory
Where: Playhouse, Civic Theatre Newcastle
Dates: November 5 - 8, 2026
Times: 2pm, 7pm
