Alfie's First Fight - By Children's Literature Festivals

Alfie's First Fight

Compelling characters and an inspiring boy-hero, this 'knockout production for young audiences will inspire and entertain.

eaturing boxing action, surprising plot twists, compelling characters and an inspiring boy-hero, this 'knockout production for young audiences that will educate, inspire and entertain' (The Family Stage) is guaranteed to pack a punch - for children aged 5+ and their grown-ups.

If you like Roald Dahl's Danny Champion of the World, the books of Jacqueline Wilson and the Rocky Movies, then you'll love this 'edge-of-your-seat storytelling' (Manchester Libraries).

Inspired by Oliver's own experiences 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, as he decides to go in search of his missing older brother, Jacob, when he disappears moments before an all-important boxing match...

On the surface, it's a simple adventure story. But it's also about love, loss, family and learning how to fight for what you want.

Supported by Manchester Libraries, Manchester City Council, Read Manchester, Stories Of Care, Manchester Children's Book Festival and Z-Arts, and developed/touring using public funding by Arts Council England.

Written & performed by Oliver Sykes

Directed by Dominic Berry (a.k.a. Dommy B)

55 minutes, no interval

For children ( aged 5+) and their grown ups.

This event is free as part of the Children’s Literature Festival but you must book in advance to attend.

This year’s Children’s Literature Festival will be bigger and better than ever, with opportunities for hundreds of local children to take part in interactive author and artist-led sessions in Blackburn with Darwen’s Libraries. More information will be available very soon – please keep an eye on the library service’s Facebook page for updates www.facebook.com/BwDLibraries

October 2023