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STRIKE! tells the extraordinary story of the Dunnes Store Anti-Apartheid strike that took place in Dublin 1984-87 when a group of 11 young shop workers took a stand against oppression in South Africa. Our aim is to raise funds for a production and education resource to share this story more widely.
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Situation
Many people will not have heard about the strikers and the contribution they made to ending apartheid in South Africa. It's a story of solidarity and personal sacrifice that is less known outside of Ireland. The theatre industry needs to rebuild itself following the pandemic and ensure it’s a place for everyone to have a voice and experience it. Young actors, who have graduated into a cultural wilderness, need the opportunity to work professionally
Solution
To ensure this story is shared widely we will: • Produce STRIKE! for 4-weeks in London followed by a 3-week national tour that ends in Dublin. • Work with local communities to build new audiences for the play • Offer affordable ticket options for those on low incomes • Enlist press and marketing support to promote the play and the strikers’ story • Set up an online educational resource for schools and colleges as a lasting legacy • Commit to at least 2 actors being recent graduates
