Fight Night packs a punch

Townhall Cavan continues the exciting drama programme this weekend with award winning show 'Fight Night”. Following on from the impressive Danti-Dan last week this time Aonghus Óg McAnally returns with his era-defining smash hit solo show ‘Fight Night’. The Gavin Kostick play is on a 10th Anniversary nationwide tour, taking in 25 venues across 19 counties and all four provinces.

Living in the shadows of his overbearing father and his brother’s Olympic success, Dan lets his training slip in favour of girls and booze.

Then, an incident with his father minutes before a crucial bout splinters the family and exiles Dan from the ring. It’s not until the birth of his own son years later that his competitive fire is reignited, and he takes the first tentative steps on his road to redemption.

The creative team, led by Gavin Kostick and Bryan Burroughs, also includes a boxing coach and former Irish Champion Oisín “Gael Force” Fagan as boxing advisor. With their help and guidanc,e Aonghus has been in fight camp for eight months, back with his original boxing, strength and conditioning coaches, cutting six stone to get in shape for the role.

Winner of both the Bewley’s Little Gem Award and Best Actor at Dublin Fringe and nominated Best New Play at the Irish Times Theatre Awards, this fast-paced and engaging solo performance combines intense physicality with a classic Dublin wit in a storytelling experience that will leave audiences both exhausted and exhilarated.

“Fight Night” by Gavin Kostick performed by Aonghus Og McAnally is in Townhall Theatre Cavan, Satruday, November 13, 2021 at 8:00pm. Booking on www.cavanarts.ie or in the box office (049 4380494) 10-1pm and 2-4pm Tuesday to Friday.