Frantic Assembly

Awarded a Scotsman Fringe First 2010 for innovation and outstanding new writing at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe and named one of the Observer's top 10 plays of that year.

Cameron Burns is going places. He's fighting for his club, his Mum, his place in the world. And this boy is a natural. He has an affinity with the violence, the balance, the ritual, the grace, and the power of the most controversial sport of our time.

Bryony Lavery’s heart-wrenching and deeply human story follows five young fighters as they aim for the bright lights, far from Glasgow’s mean, grey streets.

This knockout production is spectacularly staged, drawing its audience into the heart of the action, where every jab, hook and uppercut feels flinchingly realistic.

Featuring a stunning backdrop of glittering video screens and a pulsating soundtrack by electronic heavyweights Underworld, Beautiful Burnout packs an almighty, and unforgettable punch.

Beautiful Burnout contains strong language, an age guide of 14+ is recommended.
The approximate running time is 90 minutes.

There will be a post show discussion on Wed 21.