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VenueThe Space
TownOuter London
CountyGreater London
From3rd May 2024
To3rd May 2024
The Space (V1199)
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  • Date of change: 22 Apr 24 - T1080896319

The Sweet Science of Bruising

Work:: The Sweet Science of Bruising (S01449142684)

London, 1869. Four very different Victorian women are drawn into the dark underground world of female boxing by the eccentric Professor Sharp. Controlled by men and constrained by corsets, each finds an unexpected freedom in the boxing ring. As their lives begin to intertwine their journey takes us through grand drawing rooms, bustling theatres and rowdy Southwark pubs where the women fight inequality as well as each other. But with the final showdown approaching only one can become the Lady Boxing Champion of the World... Based on historical research into 19th century women's boxing,
Author Joy Wilkinson

Production:: (T1080896319)

Director Caroline Griffiths
Performer Emily Jessica (Anna Lamb)
Performer Dylan Houseman (Professor Charlie Sharp)
Performer Mark Zatyko (Gabriel Lamb)
Performer Ana-Maria Lupulescu (Matilda Blackwell - Act 1) / Nancy - Act 2)
Performer Darrel 'Kai' Masaire (Paul Stokes / Lord Cavendish)
Performer Fanta Dembele (Polly Stokes - Act 1)
Performer Gabriele Maksimova (Nancy - Act 1 / Polly Stokes - Act 2)
Performer Lauren May (Violet Hunter)
Performer Alexandra Chiran (Emily - Act 1 / Matilda Blackwell - Act 2)
Performer Gabriella Gwara (Aunt George)
Performer Dany Mutamba (Dr James Bell / Captain Danby / Referee)
Performer Wiktor Kujawski (Dr Forster)

Listing:: L820604150




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