A new play by award winning writer:
Rob Ward.
Can two men raised to fight ever learn to love?
The story of ‘Gorgeous ‘George O’Connell, bare‐knuckle fighter and traveller, who enters the world of professional boxing which puts him on a collision course with his roots, his identity and his greatest fear.
In the opposite corner, gay boxer Dane ‘The Pain’ Samson
is fighting his own battles that lead to a tragedy that neither
could predict.
A love story between two fighters who discover the greatest challenge lies outside the ring.
Rob Ward.
Can two men raised to fight ever learn to love?
The story of ‘Gorgeous ‘George O’Connell, bare‐knuckle fighter and traveller, who enters the world of professional boxing which puts him on a collision course with his roots, his identity and his greatest fear.
In the opposite corner, gay boxer Dane ‘The Pain’ Samson
is fighting his own battles that lead to a tragedy that neither
could predict.
A love story between two fighters who discover the greatest challenge lies outside the ring.
2019 Tour Dates Announced
What reviewers are saying:
★★★★ The Independent
"A strong little play" ... "a touching romance"
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★★★★★ Broadway Baby
"Heart-breaking, raw and highly emotional, this really is one not to miss"
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★★★★ The List
"A slick, rewarding piece of work"
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★★★★★ The Wee Review
"The very definition of great theatre"
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★★★★ The Stage
"Directed with sensitivity and invention"
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Long-listed for the
Amnesty International Freedom of Expression Award 2017
Nominated for
Best New Play and Best Fringe Production
Manchester Theatre Awards 2018
