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Project Details
5 June to 29 June 2019
Based on historical research into 19th century women’s boxing, The Sweet Science of Bruising is a fascinating new play by Joy Wilkinson (Verity Bargate Award winner and new series writer for Doctor Who). Featuring an ensemble cast and thrilling up-close boxing matches, this is an epic tale of passion, politics and pugilism.
Directed by Kirsty Patrick Ward (Chef – The Scotsman Fringe First Award winner) and produced by Troupe who return to Southwark Playhouse after their critically acclaimed productions of Dear Brutus and The Cardinal (The Telegraph Critics’ Choice), and Rasheeda Speaking at Trafalgar Studios, which was nominated for five Off West End Awards.
Creative Team
Director
Kirsty Patrick Ward
Fight and Movement Director
Alison de Burgh
Designer
Anna Reid
Lighting Designer
Tim Deiling
Sound Designer and Composer
Max Perryment
Assistant Director
Jackie Fisher
Fresh from a sold-out run at Southwark Playhouse, Joy Wilkinson (current writer for Doctor Who) brings to life this little-known but important part of the City’s history. Featuring an ensemble cast and thrilling live boxing matches, The Sweet Science of Bruising is staged in the electrifying atmosphere of the world’s oldest grand music hall located in London’s East End, Wilton’s Music Hall.
- Venue Southwark Playhouse
- Venue Wiltons
- Genre Plays
- Production Manager Ian Taylor
- Producers Troupe Theatre