The Sweet Science Of Bruising
by Joy Wilkinson

Name: The Sweet Science Of Bruising
Brand: Joy Wilkinson
SKU: 9781848428065
Rating: 3.77 (72 reviews)

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Highlights

Medium Cast

Female

Male

British Historical

What readers are saying

Readers appreciate the unique exploration of female boxing in a historical context, noting its engaging story and well-drawn characters. Many express excitement about the play's potential for live performances, with some commenting on a minor lack of clarity in the narrative's resolution. Overall, it has generated interest among teachers and performers alike.

Unique story about female boxingEngaging and well-plottedExciting potential for live performancesClunky ending and narrative flowSome found it slow initially

Synopsis

London, 1869. Four very different Victorian women are drawn into the dark underground world of female boxing by the eccentric Professor Sharp.

Controlled by men and constrained by corsets, each finds an unexpected freedom in the boxing ring.

As their lives begin to intertwine, their journey takes us through grand drawing rooms, bustling theatres and rowdy Southwark pubs, where the women fight inequality as well as each other.

But with the final showdown approaching, only one can become the Lady Boxing Champion of the World.

ThemesEnglish literature