The Sweet Science of Bruising by Joy Wilkinson
An epic tale of passion, politics and pugilism in the world of 19th-century womens boxing.'A fascinating, full-blooded play.. takes a well-aimed swing at the politics of sex and class, putting female characters in the ring... the stage, and the story, belong to the women: a knockout'
* The Times *'An unsettling mix of self-discovery and violence, which challenges traditional ideas about what women should be and what they should do... this account of female empowerment is as timely as it is original'
* The Arts Desk *'A startling, visceral account of early feminist struggles'
* The Reviews Hub *Joy Wilkinson’s other plays include Fair, Felt Effects (winner of the Verity Bargate Award) and Acting Leader.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781848428065 |
| ISBN 10 | 1848428065 |
| Title | The Sweet Science of Bruising |
| Author | Joy Wilkinson |
| Series | Nhb Modern Plays |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Nick Hern Books |
| Year published | 2018-10-04 |
| Number of pages | 112 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |