Rough Girls
Rough Girls by Tara Lynne O’Neil, published by Bloomsbury Academic on October 15, 2021, is a play that explores the formation of Belfast’s first all-female football team during a tumultuous period from 1917 to 1921. This edition, comprising 120 pages, presents the untold story of women who defied societal norms by stepping onto the pitch in shorts and boots, challenging the male-dominated world of soccer while raising funds for those returning from war.
Readers will find a narrative that highlights the courage and determination of these women, who are likened to suffragettes in their fight for equality in sports. The play captures the spirit of Belfast during a time of division, showcasing the resilience of its female athletes. With an ensemble of eleven strong female characters and live music that reflects the heartbeat of the city, Rough Girls resonates with contemporary discussions on equality in both sports and the cultural sector.
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‘Football is all very well as a game for Rough Girls but it is hardly suitable for delicate boys.’ Oscar Wilde
The making of Belfast’s first all-female football team.
This is the untold story of the Belfast women who stepped onto a pitch in society-shocking shorts and footie boots, a ball at their feet and a point to prove. They were the suffragettes of soccer. Rebels with a ball, who kept kicking their way through the outraged defence of a male-dominated game to raise thousands for those returning from war. Set in Belfast 1917 – 1921 in a city divided by war but still united by sport, the play chronicles the courage and determination of those girls.
This original Belfast story based on true events will resonate with the history of the city and chime with the recent equality movements across the sports industry and the cultural sector. This ambitious, large-scale play features an impressive eleven strong female ensemble with live music creating the heartbeat of the city at the time.
This edition was published to coincide with the world premiere at Belfast’s Lyric Theatre in September 2021.
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