Shadow Boxing

The story of defiance in a quest for dignity and respect, Shadow Boxing pulls no punches in its depiction of a boxer facing his toughest opponents yet, his personal demons.

The son of a boxer who couldn't win, Flynn is determined not to end up like his father. He becomes a successful fighter through utter dedication. But is his gruelling training a way of avoiding aspects of himself he'd rather not face? A crisis builds as he moves closer to a title fight and the play hurtles towards a shattering conclusion.

 

Shadow Boxing is a fast-paced and physically intense performance, expertly written by James Gaddas, where prize fighter Flynn takes the audience on a highly emotional journey from the confines of his claustrophobic and gritty boxing gym.

 

A hit at the Edinburgh Festival, Shadow Boxing is hot off the heels of the Brits Off Broadway Festival in New York.

 

 

'Effortless precision... Most people wouldn't be able to breathe after performing five minutes of this show.'

The Scotsman (4 stars)

 

'An intense and hypnotic solo performance.'

Broadway Baby (5 stars)

 

'To describe it as moving is a massive understatement.'

Scots Gay (5 stars)

 

Contains adult themes. Not suitable for under 14's.

 

 

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