Fight Night is a gripping journey charting the comeback of Dan Coyle Jr., a failed amateur boxer from a long line of accomplished fighters.
Existing in the shadows of an overbearing father and a brother’s Olympic success, Dan’s training slips in favour of girls and booze. Minutes before a crucial match, an accident exiles Dan from the ring, splintering the family apart. Years later, after the birth of his own son, his competitive spirit is ignited, and he tentatively takes the first steps on the road to his redemption.
One Chance. One Shot. Fight Night. No Excuses.
Fight Night was written and developed as part of Show in a Bag, an artist development initiative of Dublin Fringe Festival, Fishamble: The New Play Company and the Irish Theatre Institute to resource theatre makers and actors.
Winner of Best Actor and Bewley’s Little Gem awards at Dublin Fringe, and nominated Best New Play at the Irish Times Theatre Awards.
