Why I Stuck A Flare Up My Arse For England
–About Why I Stuck A Flare Up My Arse For England
Football. It's what defined my happiness. It's what filled my soul with joy and occasionally... despair.
Billy and his best mate Adam are die-hard football fans. It's their love, it's their life, it's their religion. When they bump into a new group of mates down the pub, they start to take their support one step further and their lives begin to change forever.
Why I Stuck A Flare Up My Arse For England is an award-winning, bold, hilarious, and deep exploration of identity, belonging, and the lengths we go to for love, acceptance, and a sense of purpose. Set against the backdrop of football fandom and English culture, this fictional one-person show takes the audience on a riotous journey through the protagonist's life, as he recounts the absurd yet poignant events that led him to the infamous moment of sticking a flare up his arse in a wild act of loyalty and rebellion.
Written and performed by Alex Hill | Directed by Sean Turner | RoxyDog Productions | Co-produced by Alex Hill and Sean Turner | Sound Design by Sam Baxter | Video and Lighting Design by James Dean
About the production
This production contains haze.
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Content & themes
This production contains themes that people may find distressing, including scenes of violence, references to suicide and drugs. Contains strong language throughout.
Minimal audience participation.
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General admission | £15
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