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

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