This week sees the world première for Titchfield Festival Theatre with Ding, Ding, Ding, a new play by Alec Clements about one lad's struggle to become the UK's next big boxing hope, Billy the ‘Kid’.

Billy is at the top of his game as he cruises through his opponents. The crowd love him and he knows it. But when Billy is faced with a fight that could change his life, he becomes divided in his thoughts of who he should follow; his trainer John, his promoter Sam, or his own heart. With the crowd constantly roaring in his ears, Billy must navigate the dangerous path to understand who he is fighting for. All the while questioning whether the glory will outweigh the real risks when he steps into the ring.

The play’s director, Alec Clements says, “It was of utmost importance to me that the audience really feel the play. Therefore, the directing process and the journeys that the actors have explored to bring to life the characters have been challenging and exciting. I wanted my actors to punch the audience with each scene and leave them stunned at the end; glued to their seats.”

This is a play which allows us to see that above all, boxers are real human beings too, not only sportsmen providing entertainment. Every day we see news headlines about people’s personal lives, and we often forget that this person is just another person and that their privacy does matter. Ding, Ding, Ding came from this very idea.

Artistic Director for Titchfield Festival Theatre, Kevin Fraser says, “We are incredibly proud to be the venue for exciting new plays and productions, and for me Ding, Ding, Ding really fits the bill. In boxing, and in many other sports, real injuries and real pain happens. Its part and parcel of the game but it’s important that as spectators, we understand the reality. And in Ding, Ding, Ding, the boxing ring provides the perfect setting.”

The show runs until February 24 in the Acorn Studio, Titchfield Festival Theatre.

For more information, visit: titchfieldfestivaltheatre.com