Conteh review – the dazzling rise and bruising fall of a 70s boxing great
A new stage play, "Conteh," at Liverpool's Royal Court Theatre, vividly brings to life the career of 70s boxing icon John Conteh. Writer-actor Aron Julius captures the light-heavyweight champion's dazzling charm and boxing prowess, earning praise for his portrayal of the Liverpudlian legend. The production offers a compelling look at Conteh's journey, from his sparkling rise to his bruising fall.
Royal Court theatre, Liverpool
Writer-actor Aron Julius captures the sparkling charm of Liverpudlian fighter John Conteh in a punch-by-punch account of his career
Don King is singing the praises of his new signing. The boxing impresario, played by Zach Levene with an extravagant bouffant, sees something special in John Conteh, the light-heavyweight champion. It is a talent that goes beyond the ring. “He walks into a room and the air changes,” he says.
Impressively, this is a quality captured by Aron Julius. Playing the Kirkby kid who became WBC light-heavyweight champion in 1974, he is muscular, light-footed and graceful. More than that, he sparkles. With a needling Liverpool wit, he is as cheeky as he is charming. Who wouldn’t want him to win?
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