Why I Stuck A Flare Up My Ar** For England
It's the EURO 2020 Final at Wembley and Billy's gone viral for sticking a flare up his Ar**! Why I Stuck A Flare Up My Ar** For England is a blisteringly funny new play about football, flares and mateship that comes to Adelaide after a sell-out, five-star Edinburgh run. Billy and his best pal Adam are die-hard football fans. It's their escape, their religion and their life. But when they encounter a new group of mates, they take their support one step further. "
★★★★★ "Alex Hill is Outstanding... Funny Charming and surprisingly heartfelt all at once" Spy In the Stalls
★★★★★ "The writing is splendid... A gem of a play" Broadway Baby
★★★★★ "Boozy, ballsy, brilliantly executed Entertainment Now
★★★★★ ‘As beautiful as it is thought-provoking.’ Corr Blimey
★★★★★ West End BF
★★★★ The Scotsman
- 2025 Award Winner
- Tue, 18 Feb - Sun, 23 Mar
- 60 min
- The Studio at Holden Street Theatres
- MA15+ (10 Warnings)
- $25 to $50
- All transactions incur a $4.80 Transaction fee.
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Hill's exuberant, hilarious and soul-searching exploration of football fanaticism and friendship. - Patrick McDonald, The Advertiser
Crisply directed by Sean Turner, Alex Hill’s engaging, upbeat portrayal of a London lad is inflected with pathos and unease from the outset. - Murray Bramwell, InReview (InDaily)
this is theatre at its best. It will make you laugh, make you think, and at times... make you frustrated, but then it will touch your heart - Ben Stefanoff, Glam Adelaide
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Hill's exuberant, hilarious and soul-searching exploration of football fanaticism and friendship. - Patrick McDonald, The Advertiser
Crisply directed by Sean Turner, Alex Hill’s engaging, upbeat portrayal of a London lad is inflected with pathos and unease from the outset. - Murray Bramwell, InReview (InDaily)
this is theatre at its best. It will make you laugh, make you think, and at times... make you frustrated, but then it will touch your heart - Ben Stefanoff, Glam Adelaide
Presented by: Holden Street Theatres Edinburgh Fringe Award 2024 in Assoc. w Roxydog, Joshua Beaumont and Matthew Emeny
The Holden Street Edinburgh Fringe Award brings the best of the Edinburgh Fringe to Adelaide. Known as the Home of Theatre and now in our 23rd year, we are proud to have toured over 85 shows and gathered over 100 awards for our Fringe program from peers and media. Bringing producers and artists together from all over the world.
Joshua Beaumont is a theatre producer working in the West End, throughout the UK and internationally, Co-Founder of The Production Garden, Artist Mentor and Trustee of Lichfield Garrick Theatre.
Matthew Emeny is a very Dyslexic, internationally accredited artist and theatre/film-maker who has received multiple awards and critical acclaim; including Sir Kenneth Branagh’s Best Inspired by Shakspeare Award.
ROXY DOG is Alex Hill (star of FLARE)'s own Production Company
Sessions
Ticket Prices
Full price:
$28.50 to $35.00
Concession: $28.50
Midweek Treat:
$30.00
BankSA Cardholder:
$21.38 to $26.25
Schools Program: $15.00
Companion Card: $0.00
Prices may not be available on all sessions
All transactions incur a $4.80 Transaction Fee (some exceptions apply). Read more at Fees explained.
1 Venue
The Studio at Holden Street Theatres
Holden Street Theatres, 32-34 Holden Street, Hindmarsh, Kaurna
32 - 34 Holden Street
- Step-free mobility aid access through the main entrance with an accessible bathroom.
- Venue is 18+ but minors may attend with a parent or legal guardian
Suitability & Warnings
Accessibility
- High Audio Content