Music Hall Strike of 1907

The Music Hall Strike of 1907 was a theatrical dispute which took place between music hall employees, stage artistes and London theatre proprietors. The catalyst for the strikes were the employees' lack of pay, the scrapping of perks, and an increase in working hours, and matinée performances. The strikes ended two weeks later and resulted in a rise in pay and better working conditions for both stage workers and artistes.

Music Hall Strike of 1907

The Music Hall Strike of 1907 was a theatrical dispute which took place between music hall employees, stage artistes and London theatre proprietors. The catalyst for the strikes were the employees' lack of pay, the scrapping of perks, and an increase in working hours, and matinée performances. The strikes ended two weeks later and resulted in a rise in pay and better working conditions for both stage workers and artistes.