Details

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,

Cast/Performers

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

Creatives/Company

Author: Joy Wilkinson
Director: Caroline Griffiths