Starts 2pm | Tickets £10 | Warehouse | Age Guidance 5+ yrs
Alfie’s First Fight features boxing action, surprising plot twists, compelling characters, and an inspiring boy hero. The funny and heart-warming show is guaranteed to pack a punch, for children aged 5+ and their grown-ups.
If you enjoy Roald Dahl’s Danny Champion of the World, the books of Jacqueline Wilson, and the Rocky movies, you will love this ‘edge-of-your-seat storytelling’ (Manchester Libraries).
Written and performed by Oliver Sykes, the story is inspired by Oliver’s experiences of growing up without a mum and being coached as an amateur boxer by his dad. The show centres itself around shy twelve-year-old Alfie who decides to go in search of his missing older brother, Jacob, but… He disappears moments before an all-important boxing match.
On the surface, Alfie’s First Fight is a simple adventure story. But it’s also about love, loss, family and learning how to fight for what you want.
“A thrilling children’s adventure full of heart and ebullience” Sophie Willan
“A positive and gripping story for kids that captures the true drama of the boxing ring” Ricky Hatton MBE
“Compelling” Alex Wheatle MBE
“David and Goliath with boxing gloves!” Jenny Moore
“Edge-of-your-seat storytelling” Manchester Libraries
Supported by Manchester Libraries, Manchester City Council, Read Manchester, Stories Of Care, Manchester Children’s Book Festival and Z-Arts, and developed/toured using Arts Council England’s public funding.
Cast & Creative Team
Written & performed by Oliver Sykes
Directed by Dominic Berry (a.k.a. Dommy B)
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Audio Description (AD) is available in Screen 1. Infrared audio system is available in both Cinema Screens 1 and 2. Induction loops (T) are in place in the Theatre, please ask for assistance on the door.
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