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The rock 'em, sock 'em revival of Sucker Punch is set to open at the Stratford East in summer 2020.

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Suitable for ages 14+

Performance dates

19 June – 25 July 2020

Theatre Royal Stratford East

Run time: 1hr 30min (no interval)

Includes interval

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Written by Roy Williams 

Directed by Roy Alexander Weise 

1981, South London. Thatcher’s Britain.

Jab. Double jab, cross. Jab, hook to body.

Leon and Troy are best mates trying to figure out their place in the world amid mounting unemployment and simmering racial tensions. After finding solace in Charlie’s gym, they start forging their path into the ruthless world of professional boxing.

Roy Williams’ bruising play examines what it was like to be a young black man in 1980s Britain and asks, how can you fight a system that’s desperate to see you fail?

Content

This production contains strong language and violence. Recommended for ages 14+.

Access

A BSL performance will be held on Thursday, 16 July at 7.30pm. A captioned performance will be held on Friday, 17 July at 7.30pm. An audio described performance will be held on Saturday, 18 July at 2.30pm.

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Theatre Royal Stratford East new season to feature Sucker Punch revival

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Theatre Royal Stratford East new season to feature Sucker Punch revival

Roy Williams’ seminal play Sucker Punch is set to make a revival as part of the new season announced by Theatre Royal Stratford East and will mark 10 years since its premiere at the Royal Court Theatre in 2009. So, be sure to book your tickets or risk waiting another decade for a revival of this Olivier Award-nominated play. The production will begin on 19 June 2020 and end its run on 25 July 2020.

13 Jun, 2019 | By Jade Ali

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