Shadow Boxing

A high impact one man show about a boxer facing his toughest opponents yet, his personal demons.

  "This is a outstanding piece" 5 stars, Three Weeks

Flynn, the son of a boxer who couldn't win is determined not to end up like his father and through utter dedication becomes a successful fighter.  But is his gruelling training a way of avoiding aspects of himself he'd rather not face?

A fast-paced and physically intense monologue, set in a gritty boxing gym.  The show contains strong language, themes of an adult nature and is suitable for ages 14+ 

"One of the most intense and hypnotic solo performances of this year" ***** 5 stars Broadway Baby

“It is the sheer courage that emanates from the stage that really captivates the audience: delivering a strong and charismatic performance, Jonny Collis-Scurll has the audience hanging on his every word” ***** 5 stars Three Weeks

 “effortless precision...There's an intoxicating rhythm to the way he blends movement and dialogue...Most people wouldn't be able to breathe after performing five minutes of this show” **** 4 Stars The Scotsman

“This is a rare piece of theatre. A one man play bursting with such emotional punch, to describe it as moving is a massive understatement... is energetic, dramatic, and genuinely quite breathtaking. Rarely have I seen such a strong piece of acting on a Fringe stage.” ***** 5 stars ScotsGay Magazine

Dates

Following a hit run at Edinburgh festival in 2010, Shadow Boxing toured in 2011 to Decibel Performing arts showcase, The Spa Theatre, Bridlington
and ran for 3 weeks at Brits off Broadway Festival, New York

In 2012 Shadow Boxing is touring to:

19, 20 April The Albany, Deptford , London
27, 28 April The Dugdale Centre, Edmonton , London
2 June Deda, Derby
21 June Arc, Stockton
7 July Trestle Arts Space, St. Albans

Creative Team

Writer James Gaddas
Director Donald Pulford
Performer Jonny Collis
Project Manager Elena Byers
Producers Time Won't Wait

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