In January 2023, we began 'Mendoza Mania!'; a brand new project in collaboration with St. Margaret's House and St. Hilda's East Community Centre. 

 

'Mendoza Mania' investigates the heritage of boxer Daniel Mendoza (1764-1836) who lived for a time across the road from St Margaret’s House where he’s credited as writing the first ever sports biography. It’s a local story and highlights issues relevant today: anti-Semitic hate, sporting heroes and masculinity.

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As part of this project, we devised our very own community play with the Brave Girl group at St Hilda's East Community Centre. 

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"The group presented very well how struggles over prejudices 240+ years ago can be overcome and encouraged us to think about social issues that occur today." - Review by Daniel Mendoza Appreciation