Come Out Fighting

Come Out Fighting

Written & directed by Nick Bamford

Corporal Joe Donaldson’s suppressed sexuality finds vent only in violence, honed by his military training. But then he meets Carl and is propelled headlong into unknown waters – the world of a celebrity boxer and infatuation with a young man whom life has taught not to trust love or commitment. Joe’s confusion, and his violent instincts threaten to destroy them both.

Essentially a love story inspired by Merimée's immortal Carmen, Come Out Fighting explores male sexuality and its testosterone-driven links with violence. Two squaddies are pitched into a desperate, sado-masochistic affair, fuelled by jealousy, anger and betrayal where fighting and sex become indistinguishable

Come Out Fighting has passion, action, comedy - even a rap number - and something to say to everyone.

 

This tour is made possible by funding from ACE as well as Creative Kernow’s FEAST

 

Content warnings: Very bad language, Homophobic language, Strong sex references, Simulated sex (no nudity), Violence, References to physical and sexual abuse of children

Theatre Company Reviews:

Praise for Nick Bamford's previous work:

"Were the play not so well written and well acted, as it is, one could dismiss it as
just another gay play, which it is not........"

"..his script is touching, humorous and well written."

"The script manages successfully to combine a sense of gritty realism – of the squaddies’ life, of Joe’s coming out, of Carl’s hidden vulnerability – with a certain amount of humour"

Production Details

Run Time:

  • Act One: 45 mins

  • Act Two: 45 mins

Age Restrictions:

  • 15

Tickets:

Performances:

  • Tue 17th Oct 2023 - 7:30 pm

  • Wed 18th Oct 2023 - 7:30 pm

  • Thu 19th Oct 2023 - 7:30 pm

  • Fri 20th Oct 2023 - 7:30 pm

  • Sat 21st Oct 2023 - 3:00 pm

  • Sat 21st Oct 2023 - 7:30 pm

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