Prize Fighter (play)

Prize Fighter is a play by Congolese-Australian writer Future D. Fidel.

The play concerns a talented young boxer, Isa, an orphaned Congolese refugee and former child soldier who has settled in Brisbane, confronting his past as he prepares for a national boxing title.

Prize Fighter premiered at the Roundhouse Theatre in Brisbane in September 2015, produced by La Boite Theatre Company and the Brisbane Festival.[1][2] The production also played at the Belvoir St Theatre in Sydney from 6-22 January 2017, as part of the Sydney Festival.[3][4]

It was nominated for Best New Australian Work, and the production Best Play, at the 2016 Helpmann Awards.

The play is published by Playlab Press.

References

  1. ^ Sebag-Montefiore, Clarissa (2015-09-26). "Prize Fighter review: story of a child soldier is harrowing but lacks punch". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2017-05-25.
  2. ^ Croggon, Alison (2015-09-11). "Review: Prize Fighter's tale of refugee's wartime struggle packs a punch". ABC News. Retrieved 2017-05-25.
  3. ^ Blake, Jason (2017-01-09). "There are so many shows to see in the Festival, but Prize Fighter feels like one you shouldn't miss". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 2017-05-25.
  4. ^ Boon, Maxim (6 January 2017). "Playwright Future D Fidel's 'Prize Fighter' Spars With Demons Of The Past". theMusic. Retrieved 2017-05-25.
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