Details

Tells the story of boxer Jay Jackson, the first African-American Heavyweight Champion of the World. It is loosely based on the real-life story of Jack Johnson, whose story is one of great talent and triumph, but also racism and injustice. Despite Johnson being one of the greatest fighters who had ever lived, one newspaper wrote at the time of his first title fight: 'If the black man wins, thousands and thousands of his ignorant brothers will misinterpret his victory as justifying claims to much more than mere physical equality with their white neighbours.'

Cast/Performers

Nicholas Pinnock (Jay 'The Sport' Jackson), Frances Ashman, Clint Dyer, Gershwyn Eustache Jnr, Ewan Stewart

Creatives/Company

Author: Marco Ramirez
Producer: The Bush Theatre
Director: Madani Younis
Design: Jaimie Todd
Lighting: James Whiteside