Starring:
Daniel Kaluuya as Leon
Gary Beadle as Ray
Jason Maza as Tommy
Sarah Ridgeway as Becky
Trevor Laird as Squid
Nigel Lindsey as Charlie
Anthony Welsh as Troy
If there is one play you watch at the theatre this month, this is the play you need to watch. One word...Amazing. Kudos to Miriam Buether the designer, because the stage was amazing; I actually felt as if I was attending a real boxing match.
Set in the 1980's, Sucker Punch explores the lives of main character Leon and his best mate Troy. It follows them from school yard friends to opposing boxers. The play not only explores boxing and friendship, but issues with race surface. Such as the racist comments from Charlie and Tommy, the interracial relationship between Leon and Becky, and the belief that Leon has sold out and in turn has become an Uncle Tom.
The blend of high action music and lighting affect had both mine and I'm certain the rest of the audiences hearts beating along with the drama that was unfolding before us. I was totally encapsulated.
The choreography was superb, especially in the final fight scene.
I liked that Kaluuya narrated the boxing matches; allowing us to envision them for ourselves.
My overall verdict:
4 Stars baby
xxooxx
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