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Birmingham Rep in Centenary Square, Birmingham
A young man wearing an England top and black blazer stands looking up. Behind him is a tapestry of different England flags. A young man wearing an England football top is illuminated by white light. He looks at though he is shouting or singing. Behind him half a tapestry of England flags can be seen.

Why I Stuck A Flare Up My Arse For England

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A gem of a play!”
★★★★★ Broadway Baby

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

Direct from a sell-out, five star Edinburgh Festival run, this blisteringly funny new play asks what it means to belong to a club that you live for.

★★★★ The Guardian

Price

From £12

Written and Performed by

Alex Hill

Content Advice

Please note, this show contains flashing lights, haze, strong language, use of narcotics, references to suicide and partial nudity. 

Age Guidance

16+

Please note, no under 5s will be admitted to the auditorium.

Running Time

65 minutes, no interval

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Fees and Charges

Please note there is a transaction fee of £3.50 on all payment types.

Venue

The Door

Production Images

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A young man wearing an England top and black blazer stands looking up. Behind him is a tapestry of different England flags.

Photo by Rah Petherbridge

A young man wearing an England football top is illuminated by white light. He looks at though he is shouting or singing. Behind him half a tapestry of England flags can be seen.

Photo by Rah Petherbridge

Photo by Rah Petherbridge

A young man lies on a stage with a hand resting on his chest. There is dull overhead lighting and behind him a tapestry of different England flags can be seen.

Photo by Rah Petherbridge

A young man wearing an England football top and blue bucket hat holds a large England flag behind him with both hands. Behind him is a tapestry of England flags.

Photo by Rah Petherbridge

Audience Reactions

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