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Joshua Beaumont and
Matthew Emeny present
the Roxy Dog production of

Why I Stuck A Flare Up My Arse For England

Written and performed by Alex Hill
17 Apr - 4 May 2024

Ticket Prices:
£26 Standard / £21 Concessions / Preview £16 / Pioneers' Preview (17 Apr) £10

It’s the EURO 2020 Final at Wembley and Billy’s gone viral for sticking a flare up his arse!

Why I Stuck A Flare Up My Arse For England is a blisteringly funny new play that comes to London directly from a sell-out, five-star Edinburgh Festival run. Written and performed by Alex Hill, it asks what it means to belong to a club that you live for.

Billy and his best pal Adam are die-hard football fans. It’s how they spend every weekend, without fail. It’s their escape, their religion and their life. But when they encounter a new group of mates, they start to take their support one step further.

★★★★★ “Boozy, ballsy, brilliantly executed” Entertainment Now 

★★★★★ “A gem of a play” Broadway Baby 

★★★★★ “As beautiful as it is thought-provoking” Corr Blimey 

★★★★ The Scotsman 

“Priceless comic charm” The Reviews Hub


Free Post Show Q&A – Wednesday 24 April

Join us for a free post show Q&A event directly after the 8.45pm performance on Wednesday 24 April, with Alex Hill (writer & performer) and Sean Turner (director).

Free entry with a ticket to that evening’s performance.

Details

Theatre: The Large

Mon, Wed, Fri: 8.45pm

Tue & Thu: 7pm

Tue & Sat: 2.45pm & 7pm

Running Time: 70 mins

No interval and no re-entry.

We strongly advise that you arrive early and take your seats in advance of the start time as there is a no latecomers policy.

Recommended for ages 14+. This production contains use of narcotics, discussion of suicide, and strong language.

The performance on Tuesday 23rd April at 2.45pm will take place in a relaxed environment.

FREE Post Show Q&A – Wednesday 24 April

Join us for a free post show Q&A event directly after the 8.45pm performance on Wednesday 24 April, with Alex Hill (writer & performer) and Sean Turner (Director).

Free entry with a ticket to that evening’s performance.

OFFICIAL TRAILER

VIDEOGRAPHY BY WILDFLOWER FILMS

The Company

Alex Hill
CAST

Sean Turner
DIRECTOR
Sam Baxter
SOUND DESIGNER
Joshua Beaumont
PRODUCER
Matthew Emeny
PRODUCER
Ricky McFadden
STAGE MANAGER ON THE BOOK
Jake Vithana
DRAMATURG
Matt Cater
LIGHTING DESIGNER
Joe Rose
ASSOCIATE PRODUCER

How to find us

Southwark Playhouse Borough
77-85 Newington Causeway
London SE1 6BD

Closest Tube Station:
Elephant & Castle (Northern Line & Bakerloo Line)
Take the London Southbank University exit.

Click link below for map & directions:
https://w3w.co/spicy.nature.slang

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Opening Hours

Monday 5.30pm to 11pm
Tuesday 1.30pm to 11pm
Wednesday 5.30pm to 11pm
Thursday 5.30pm to 11pm
Friday 5.30pm to 11pm
Saturday 1.30pm to 11pm
Sundays 5pm to 11pm if we have a show on.

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