I scale a balcony to speak to lovely Rob Jones about the newest attempt to bring the bard to the big screen with Juliet and Romeo and, I throw in a quick review of indie boxing fill-um Swing Bout.

A show full of everything except boxing references like “this film pulled no punches”

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Directed by Maurice O'Carroll, Swing Bout stars Ciara Berkeley, Ben Condron, Frank Prendergast, Chrissie Cronin and Sinead O'Riordan, who also produces.

Swing Bout - A series of quick knockouts at a boxing event can cause a gap in the TV schedule and these holes are plugged with Swing Bouts. The swing bout boxers may or may not fight but they are expected to put their lives on the line at a moments notice.

Set backstage at a major boxing event, a young boxer is plunged into a tumultuous journey from the dressing room to her ring walk in a night of deceit, betrayal, and life-altering decisions.

Swing Bout will be available on Digital Download from 12th May and can be pre-ordered HERE

In cinemas nationwide for a special one-night event on 11th June, the screening will include an exclusive recorded Q&A starring a dynamic ensemble of the film’s rising stars and industry veterans.

This innovative twist on the Shakespearean classic features an incredible cast, including Rebel Wilson (Pitch Perfect / JoJo Rabbit), Jason Isaacs (The White Lotus / Harry Potter franchise / Mrs. Harris Goes To Paris), Rupert Everett (My Best Friend’s Wedding / the Shrek franchise), Rupert Graves (Sherlock / Emma), Tony Award-winner, Dan Fogler (A Complete Unknown / Fantastic Beasts franchise / The Walking Dead), and Derek Jacobi (Gladiator II / The King’s Speech).

Clara Rugaard (Love Gets A Room / Black Mirror) and Jamie Ward (The Last Supper / His Dark Materials / Tyrant), bring the Star-Crossed Lovers to life, with Ferdia Walsh-Peelo (Coda/ Vikings), Nicholas Podany (Saturday Night Live / Hello, Tomorrow!) and GRAMMY Award-winners, Tayla Parx and Ledisi, rounding out the all-star cast.

Find a Screening here

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