We are humbled and thrilled to hear our little show be so well received. To read some of our reviews, see below!
“With a perfect combination of commercial elements, a pop-rock score, and a true story at its heart, the show delivers a gripping, high-energy performance that is both entertaining and thought-provoking.”
“It’s easy to imagine it selling out larger venues like the Garrick or Arts Theatre, where it would appeal to a Six-like demographic.”
“The score is a series of absolute bops, blending upbeat, catchy tunes with moments of stillness that allow for reflection and emotional depth. “
“When We Strike is a piece that is certain of its identity–a youthful musical laden with a sense of ‘girl-power.’”
“When We Strike is an excellent addition to the repertoire of young performers everywhere, with plenty of fiery tunes to offer”
“Burt and Shoenfeld’s musical works hard to turn stereotypes about nineteenth-century factory workers and their victim status on its head with intense rock tunes and toe-tapping choreography that ensures its characters leap from the page.”
“All of this is wrapped in some fist-pumping tunes that give Burt and Shoenfeld’s musical contemporary resonance and plenty of political bite.”
“This fine show by Caitlyn Burt (librettist and lyricist) and Amir Shoenfeld (composer and lyricist) is almost faultless.“
“A cauldron of effervescent energy, this vibrant show is deeply moving and warmly uplifting on several levels.”
“The punk music drives the narrative furiously and relentlessly. It’s gloriously anachronistic and the cheerful incongruity of both words and music adds to the humour and relevance just as it does in the musical Six.“
” With songs ranging from the traditional ballad to a proper banging rock beat, Amir Shoenfeld’s score for When We Strike is funny, clever, and varied. “
“Does this show have a future? I believe it does. In celebrating working women and organised power against capitalism and profiteering, the Bryant and May fight still feels strangely contemporary.”
“We never know quite what to expect when seeing a new musical, and it’s always a delight when it turns out to be a winner – and that was certainly the case at Southwark Playhouse with the British Youth Music Theatre production of When We Strike.“
“When We Strike is a glorious new musical by any standard; for it to have been produced in two weeks with a young cast is a stunning achievement.”
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“There is no better feeling than walking into a new musical you know nothing about and being blown away.”
“The high-energy spills from the stage, keeping you gripped and invested throughout.”
“The humour sprinkled throughout is second to none”
” It’s also pretty much a guarantee that you’ll have the soundtrack spinning round your head long after you’ve left the theatre, we need a cast recording pronto!”
“It’s the sort of musical that knows exactly what it is and does it fantastically well, making you wish you could rock on a little bit longer.”
