A performer in red stage light raises both arms beneath a glowing “Round 2” sign inside the boxing ring.

Park Theatre (Park200), London2023

On The Ropes

The Production

The Production Exchange and Park Theatre’s world premiere of On The Ropes was an uplifting musical drama about Black British boxer Vernon Vanriel, staged at Park Theatre. Fusing live music, poetry and the energy of the boxing ring, the production traced Vanriel’s Windrush-generation story and fight for justice.

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Director: Anastasia Osei-Kuffour
Musical Director: Ian Oakley
Choreographer: Gaby Nimo
Lighting Design: Holly Ellis
Set & Costume Design: Zahra Mansouri
Sound Design: Gareth Fry

A performer in black stands in a boxing ring with a skipping rope, framed by ropes, stools and smoky side light.

Two performers in white shirts reading “The Entertainer” stand with their backs to the camera, looking toward a lit boxing ring under blue haze.

Two performers in white shirts embrace at the edge of the boxing ring, backlit by bright stage lights and flags.

A performer draped in a Union Jack stands at the ropes beside another performer, isolated against a dark stage with coloured haze above.

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