Beautiful Burnout

A play whose cast is nearly fifty per cent River City alumni is touring the country's theatres to rave reviews. Beautiful Burnout by Bryony Lavery is a buzzing piece of physical theatre set in a Glasgow gym. It tells the story of aspiring champions, battling for success in the world of one of the most controversial sports - boxing.

Stuffed with great choreography, set on an innovative raised stage and featuring a pounding soundtrack by Underworld, the play tells the story of young Cameron Burns and how his interest in boxing changes his life forever. Ryan Fletcher, who played River City's Vader, continues his stage success in the role of Cameron. Lorraine McIntosh, aka Deek's mum Alice Henderson, plays Cameron's mum and she has a mixed attitude towards her son's passion. Lorriaine discussed her role when the play premiered at the Edinburgh Festival in August.

In another lead role is Ewan Stewart, who played ex-con and Shieldinch boxing club svengali Daniel McKee. Ewan plays a boxing coach, who's charged with training up the ambitious young boxing talent.

You can catch the National Theatre of Scotland's production of Beautiful Burnout playing various venues in Scotland and England, before it heads to New York in 2011.