Prize Fighter is a play by Congolese-Australian writer Future D. Fidel.
The play concerns a talented young boxer, Isa, an orphaned Congolese refugee and former child soldier who has settled in Brisbane, confronting his past as he prepares for a national boxing title.
Prize Fighter premiered at the Roundhouse Theatre in Brisbane in September 2015, produced by La Boite Theatre Company and the Brisbane Festival. The production also played at the Belvoir St Theatre in Sydney from 6-22 January 2017, as part of the Sydney Festival.
It was nominated for Best New Australian Work, and the production Best Play, at the 2016 Helpmann Awards.
The play is published by Playlab Press.
References
- Sebag-Montefiore, Clarissa (2015-09-26). "Prize Fighter review: story of a child soldier is harrowing but lacks punch". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2017-05-25.
- Croggon, Alison (2015-09-11). "Review: Prize Fighter's tale of refugee's wartime struggle packs a punch". ABC News. Retrieved 2017-05-25.
- Blake, Jason (2017-01-09). "There are so many shows to see in the Festival, but Prize Fighter feels like one you shouldn't miss". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 2017-05-25.
- Boon, Maxim (6 January 2017). "Playwright Future D Fidel's 'Prize Fighter' Spars With Demons Of The Past". theMusic. Retrieved 2017-05-25.
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