• Preview - An Era that Shaped our World

  • Oct 31 2023
  • Duración: 2 m
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Preview - An Era that Shaped our World

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  • Welcome to Activism in the 80s, a riveting journey through the political and cultural forces that defined the 1980s - and continue to influence our lives today.Creative Director of Ardent Theatre, Andrew Muir, invites you to join this compelling exploration of a pivotal decade in history.In the 1980s, the world witnessed seismic shifts and profound moments that shaped our present.From the fall of the Berlin Wall to the collapse of the Soviet Union, the South African struggle against apartheid, and the iron-fisted governance of Britain's first female prime minister, Margaret Thatcher – the '80s were a time of conflict, resistance, triumph, and failure.Activism in the 80s is your gateway to an era that redefined societies, challenged norms, and inspired activism.Meet the unsung heroes who fought against apartheid, facing brutality and injustice at every turn.Delve into the struggles and defeats faced by British trade unions as they resisted the policies of Thatcher and her allies - and uncover the enduring impact on the lives of working people.And unveil the untold stories of the Dublin shop workers who walked out of Dunnes Stores. Their strike defied the Irish establishment, and inspired a remarkable stage production.Activism in the 80s is a must-listen for anyone interested in the intersection of culture and politics in the 1980s, and how our lives today were shaped by the momentous forces of that time.We'll share interviews with key figures from the era, includingLen McCluskeyNadia JosephMary ManningYvette Williams MBELord John Hendy KCTracy RyanZita HolbourneLela KogbaraSue DunderdaleChristabel Gurney OBEThapelo MoloantoaVonnie MonroeKirsty Patrick WardDr Susan CroftDr Wayne DoolingGill Lloyd MBEIf you have a passion for theatre, politics, or just a curious mind, Activism in the 80s is your opportunity to unearth the events that continue to echo through our world.Journey into a decade like no other - a decade that laid the foundation for the world we know today.Subscribe now to Activism in the 80s and dive into the tumultuous history of the 1980s.Introduced by Ardent Theatre Company Creative Director Andrew Muir.Activism in the 80s is a Creative Kin production for Ardent Theatre Company.Executive Producer & Producer: Jason CaffreyProduction music: Ellie ParkerMixing and Mastering: Adam DoubleThis production has been supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund. Thanks to National Lottery players.Links:https://www.ardenttheatre.co.uk/strike-abouthttps://www.creativekin.co.uk/https://www.heritagefund.org.uk/https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-caffrey/https://www.ardenttheatre.co.uk/andrew-muirhttp://www.adamdouble.com/abouthttps://www.linkedin.com/in/ellie-parker-9ba9aa195/Remember to share, subscribe and leave a five-star review!
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