It�s written by a rower, it stars rowers, they rehearsed in the gym and its being staged at a Rowing Club.
After floating the idea they have eventually decided to launch….The Girls in the Boat.
What inspired Angela Keogh to write the play? There�s a richness in the lives of women who train together. They are fiercely competitive, caring, fun and forgiving. It�s impossible to put them in a box and I think this play shows a wide lensed view of women�s lives.
Will it appeal to people who might not have the same passion for rowing? Yes, the lives of the women are central to the story. A son�s drug use, divorce, love and loss are all themes in the play. It touches on the darker side of competitive sport but ultimately it�s an inspirational and life affirming work.
Where can we see it?
Lee Rowing Club on Saturday 7th September at 8pm. Tickets �15 on Eventbrite.
