Strikes Across The Ages

Event details

The second year Theatre: Writing, Directing and Performance cohort present an evening of performances exploring the theme of ‘Strikes’. From Ancient Rome to France in 1968 to a modern day classroom, these three short pieces examine the impact strikes have had through the ages.

Plebs on a Hill: In the newly formed Roman Republic the undervalued Plebian class of Rome take a stand against their oppressors…by standing on a hill.

Glue: Teachers are striking and everyone’s got a day off because of it. Except for five students, who are stuck in a classroom. Alone. With unfettered access to their teacher’s computer.

Au Guillotine!: 1968. The city of love…and strikes?! The Colbert Household attends to an uninvited guest. What will they do? 

Trigger warnings: Safety Warnings - Flashing lights, loud noises

Content Warnings: Blood (mentioned), classism (present), political slurs (present), sexism (present), violence (present), alcohol (present), strong language (present), neglect (present),, young carer (present), dementia (mentioned), bullying (present), misogyny (present), sexual reference (present), prostitution (implied), classism (present)