ADELAIDE FRINGE 2025 REVIEWS

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "Sports, comedy and theatre fans should all find something to marvel at in UK writer and performer Alex’s Hill’s exuberant, hilarious and soul-searching exploration of football fanaticism and friendship." - Patrick McDonald - The Advertiser 

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ( and a Rocket) “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)

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “ The play is funny but also at times, very sombre… Alex Hill’s performance is emotional and he puts the Energiser Bunny to shame with his wild crazy energetic performance. It deserves an acclaimed run in Adelaide.” - Geoff Jenke - HiFi Way

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”Don’t let the title of this show put you off – this is theatre at its best. It will make you laugh, make you think, and at times it will make you frustrated, but then it will touch your heart and make you want to find all your friends and give them the warmest hug possible.“ - Ben Stafanoff - Glam Adelaide

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Hill does exuberance magnificently. The tribal rituals are seductive and fun… until they are not.“ David Grybowski - The Barefoot Review

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”Alex Hill manages a rising inflection of theatrical energy right to a crisis, pulling the audience all the way with him.“ - Tim Lloyd

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Alex Hill as Billy is excellent, he gives us a convincing demonstration of sheer bloody-mindedness, thankfully tempered with amusing moments of self-awareness. The Director of the piece, Sean Turner sets a galloping pace all the way, drawing out a very impressive performance.” David Jobling - Fifty Plus SA

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Alex Hills’ comic timing is on full display and every part of his performance is deliberate and well executed… kicks goals on pathos, relevance, comedy and entertainment - Catherine Tune - The Clothesline

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “ A high-energy football romp, which explores patriotism, mateship, and the need to belong. This production deserves a large audience” - Kerry Cooper - Stage Whispers

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Alex is an amazing talent. He holds your attention for over 75 minutes, leaving the audience feeling nearly as exhausted as Alex. 5 out of 5 stars from me. - Kenneth Stephens - On The House Reviews

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Hill does exuberance magnificently. The tribal rituals are seductive and fun… until they are not.“ David Grybowski - The Barefoot Review

“Alex Hill – by turns gutsy and charming – connects all ages in laughter.” - Paul Bard - Australian Arts Review