ROPE-A-DOPE

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BEWLEY’S CAFÉ THEATRE is proud to present…

 

ROPE-A-DOPE

Written and performed by Terry O'Neill

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Rope-a-Dope is the gripping personal story of a young boy’s obsession with the toughest of sports. Combining thrilling physicality and hilarious stand-up, Terry O’Neill relives his dreams, struggles, triumphs and disappointments as he chases an impossible dream.

 

In his journey from star struck child to teenage champion, he reflects upon the hard realities and underlying brutality of the world of boxing. He recalls the chequered histories of many of his childhood heroes and questions why anyone would sign up to be punched in the head for a living. But he also celebrates the excitement, the camaraderie and sheer exhilaration of the fighting game.

 

Rope-a-Dope is a joyous coming of age tale that invites you to step though the ropes for a few rounds of laughter and revelation.

 

Today, Terry O’Neill is a busy actor and comedian whose film and TV credits include Michael Inside, The Meeting, Love/ Hate and Striking Out. On stage he has performed in theatres, comedy clubs and festivals all over Ireland and the UK.

But in his old life, he was a boxer.

 

‘The actor/comedian to watch this year’ The Irish Examiner

 

‘A rising, scary talent... Terry O’Neill is the real deal’ Irish Independent

 

‘A fine young performer’ Ryan Tubridy, The Late Late Show

 

BOOKING INFORMATION:

September 27th (previews 26th) to October 7th, 2023

NOTE: NO SHOW ON MONDAY, SEPT 25TH.
There will be an SOIRÉE SHOW at 7pm on Oct 5th, 2023.
Mon-Sat at 1pm (doors open at 12.50pm)
Tickets: Low-price Mon/Tues €10, Wed/Thurs €12, Fri/Sat €15.
SOIRÉE Tickets : €12

 

Accessibility: We will make every effort to ensure accessibility to our performances. Please contact us at bewleyscafetheatre@gmail.com if you have a query about access.