Inspired by Ardent Theatre Company’s acclaimed production of STRIKE! by Tracy Ryan in 2023, Activism in the 80s is an educational online resource that explores the many themes that are engaged in the play – life under Apartheid in South Africa, the British Anti-Apartheid Movement and campaigning, the Dunnes Stores anti-apartheid strike that took place in Dublin 1984-87 and which inspired the play, the struggles faced by and solidarity shown by trade unions, theatre activism and the development of Strike! the play itself.
The resource consists of commissioned articles, timelines, podcasts, oral history interviews, blogs, photos and links to other resources. It also includes an education pack designed for students at secondary schools and FE colleges. It is advised by Ardent that some of the content and images on the site may be distressing.
The resource includes BSL Translation and audio.
This project has been made possible thanks to National Lottery Players via a National Lottery Heritage Fund grant.
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