article_snippet: The critically acclaimed show -- in which the women stamp, dance, shout, swear, punch, and even crowd surf -- was partly inspired by Ambreen Sadiq, a former UK national champion, and one of Britain's first Muslim female boxers.
article_snippet: It was a transformative experience for Sadiq -- she went from being quiet, having few friends and getting into fights to plucking up courage to start conversations, and thereby build self confidence.
article_snippet: It's sometimes hard to imagine Sadiq as a boxer -- she movements are calm and assured, and a kind smile is never far from she lips.
article_snippet: While boxing for many is just a sport -- albeit a violent one -- when it comes to women and Muslims participating it can feel more like a cause, with Sadiq often finding Sadiq explaining Sadiq motivation to girls.
article_snippet: Sadiq tells the story of how several years ago Sadiq coach Alwyn Belcher, who also worked with Nicola Adams, originally refused to train women -- that is, until Sadiq turned up to coach the GB team (believing he turned up to coach the GB
article_snippet: That's the day he met Nicola Adams," recalls Sadiq with a laugh.
article_snippet: Sadiq said from the day he met Nicola Adams Sadiq thought girls were better boxers -- because girls like to listen.
article_snippet: If women do feel restricted by women religion or gender, Ali urged women to take things step by step.
highlights_snippet: The performance was partly inspired by former UK national champion Ambreen Sadiq who experienced bullying and discrimination .
  
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highlights_snippet: former UK national champion Ambreen Sadiq who experienced bullying and discrimination can have confidence" says cast member Freyaa Ali about girls in boxing .