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**Young Hull boxer, Karen, idolises Hull boxing legend Barbara Butterick (‘The Mighty Atom’), who won a world boxing title in America in 1957.**Two stories intertwine in this fast moving, very physical one-woman show highlighting the fascinating story of a female boxer in the 1940’s/50’s juxtaposed with the contemporary issues faced by women in sport.And after all, “Everyone needs a hero!”Written by Mark Rees, Single Story Theatre, Hull.East Riding Theatre, Tuesday 13th November.[http://www.eastridingtheatre.co.uk/2018/07/delicate-flowers/](http://www.eastridingtheatre.co.uk/2018/07/delicate-flowers/) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jeromew.substack.com