Set against the turbulent backdrop of the 1960’s, 70’s and 80’s, three working women take on the might of a discriminatory establishment.

Fast-paced, inventive and a whole lot of fun, this new Mikron show, complete with original music,  takes you on a moving journey, introducing a host of colourful characters - including special guest appearances from Labour’s Red Queen and the Iron Lady herself.

Inspired by the heroic stories of machinists from Dagenham, cleaners from Belfast, dinner ladies from Yorkshire and cooks from Liverpool, Striking the Balance chronicles the continuing  struggle for Equal Pay.

"If you want a revolution, you must do it yourselves."

 Ethel Chipchase TUC Women’s Officer 1968

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"The skill, ingenuity and vitality of the troupe is out of all proportion to the modesty of the settings in which they appear and their combined ability to create effective entertainment and instruction from minimal resources and basic techniques."

 The Guardian