‘Give Me Strength’
In 2019, we ran a project called ‘Change Your Tune’ at St Edward’s Academy in Romford. Our mission was to help write a mini musical that would help the students become more resilient and feel hopeful about the future. Written for ‘Change Your Tune’, ‘Give Me Strength’ became an anthem for the school. One year on, its message is more powerful than ever.
We have brought young voices together to perform ‘Give Me Strength’ - an anthem for all of us in these unusual and difficult times. Together, we will get through this. Together, we are strong.
Featuring The Lion King’s Young Simbas, finalists of our Mousetrap Musical Medley, members of our Youth Forum, and the original performers from St Edward’s Academy!
Theatre Matters
If you enjoyed ‘Give Me Strength’, please consider donating the cost of your untaken lockdown theatre trips to help more young people like this discover the life-changing power of theatre.
Words and music by Steve Markwick
Video edited by Darren Rapier
Singers: John Madondo, Oyin Olukotun, Leilani Day, Zion Gardner, Mahali Isaac, Holly Prestage, Jay-Jay Prince, Grace Irene Ogundijo Akinfenwa, Molly MacAskill, Madeleine Morgan, Elysia Wood, Hanna Cunningham, Elizabeth Boundy, Jada Gibson, Grace Olusola, Thea Jupe, Emily Joy, Marteyn Scantlebury Letang, Amy Monk
With thanks to
