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Birmingham Rep in Centenary Square, Birmingham
A black and white image of a mother and son. They hold hands and walk with their backs to the camera towards a column of light as if they are walking out onto a football pitch. Their silhouettes casting a large shadow along the ground behind them.

Everybody Wants to Be Ronaldo

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“When we keep our head down, we miss the stars dancing above us.”

Re-imagining their OFFIE nominated show Hand Of God, Tectum Theatre bring Everybody Wants To Be Ronaldo to the Rep this Spring.

With pulsating grime beats and silky skills fighting for centre stage, Everybody Wants To Be Ronaldo explores themes of identity, set against the backdrop of Brum.

When Curtis, a 16 year-old aspiring footballer in the Villa academy doesn’t receive his professional contract, tensions boil up between him and his devoted mother. Who knew it would end up with an unforgettable encounter with the legendary Diego Maradona.

Can one night, one party and one late-great legend save Curtis from his grief?

Price

From £12

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Presented by

Tectum Theatre

Supported by

Arts Council England, Backstage Trust and The Sir Barry Jackson Trust

Written by

Sam Butters

Age Guidance

14+

Content Advice

Drug use, discussion of suicide and strong language.

Running Time

1 hour 15 minutes without an interval

Fees and Charges

Venue

The Door

Creative Team

Writer and Producer

Sam Butters

Director and Writer

Nyasha Gudo

Assistant Producer

Alice Chambers

Composer

Reisz Amos

Movement Director

Laura Dredger

DSM

Libby Glass

Wellness Practitioner

Nigel Bailey

Lighting Designer

Charlie Powell

Set and Costume Designer

Alexandra Kay

Trailer

Videography by Yonatan Tiruneh, with music by Reisz Amos.

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