Sucker Punch

Sucker Punch at Royal Court Theatre

Why see Sucker Punch?

Sucker Punch, the new play by Roy Williams, looks back on what it was like to be young and black in the 80s and asks if the right battles have been fought, let alone won.

In the red corner, Leon Davidson, black British champ or Uncle Tom?

In the blue corner, Troy Augustus, American powerhouse or naive cash cow?

Two former friends step into the ring and face up to who they are.

Williams has written numerous plays including Lift Off, Clubland and Fallout for the Royal Court, plus Joe Guy, Sing Yer Heart Out For The Lads, Days Of Significance, Little Sweet Thing and, most recently, Category B for the Tricycle theatre.

Key Information

Audience

Sucker Punch is suitable for audiences aged 14 and upwards.

Run Time

1 hour 30 minutes.

Dates

Finished 31 Jul 2010

Cast

Daniel Kaluuya (Leon)
Anthony Welsh (Troy)
Nigel Lindsay (Charlie)
Gary Beadle (Ray)
Trevor Laird (Squid)
Jason Maza (Tommy)
Sarah Ridgeway (Becky)

Creative

Written by Roy Williams
Directed by Sacha Wares
Sound by Gareth Fry
Lighting Design by Peter Mumford
Design by Miriam Buether

Awards

2011 OLIVER AWARDS
Winner of Best Theatre Choreographer
Leon Baugh

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