Why I Stuck A Flare Up My Ar** For England
Presented by The Holden Street Theatres Edinburgh Fringe Award in association with Joshua Beaumont, Matthew Emeny and Roxy Dog
Feb 18 - March 23
The Studio
Origin: UK • Australian Premiere
FRINGE FEED - What the public are saying
brilliant, funny, heartwarming and entertaining!
Excellent play!
Brilliant story was captivated from start to finish 10/10
the story of friendship and two best mates during this very turbulent time
Mind Blowing
Standing Ovation
Genre: Theatre
WINNER: HOLDEN STREET THEATRES’ EDINBURGH FRINGE AWARD 2024
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. "
Image Credit: Alex Hill as Billy photograph by Rah Petherbridge
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
The Studio at Holden Street Theatres
Holden Street Theatres, 32-34 Holden Street, Hindmarsh, Kaurna Country
Step-free mobility aid access through the main entrance with an accessible bathroom.
Detailed venue info and space accessibility
Duration: 60min
Tue 18 Feb - Thu 20 Feb: 7:30pm
Sat 22 Feb: 7:30pm
Sun 23 Feb: 4:30pm, 7:30pm
Tue 25 Feb - Fri 28 Feb: 7:30pm
Sat 01 Mar - Sun 02 Mar: 2:00pm, 7:30pm
Tue 04 Mar - Fri 07 Mar: 6:00pm
Sat 08 Mar - Sun 09 Mar: 2:00pm, 6:00pm
Tue 11 Mar - Fri 14 Mar: 6:00pm
Sat 15 Mar: 2:00pm, 6:00pm
Sun 16 Mar: 4:30pm
Tue 18 Mar - Fri 21 Mar: 6:00pm
Sat 22 Mar: 2:00pm, 6:00pm
Sun 23 Mar: 6:00pm
School performances available
Content Rating: M15+
Target Audience: High School (15-17) | 18+
Coarse Language : Frequent, Strong
Depicts Violence : Occasional, Strong
Nudity Level : Occasional, Mild
Sexual References : Occasional, Mild
Other Warnings: Smoke Effects, Strobe Lighting, Drug Use, Loud Noises, Mental Health, Suicide/Non-Suicidal Self-Injury
Full price: $25.00 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
Fees and Charges apply
High Audio Content
REVIEWS
EDINBURGH FRINGE 2024
★★★★★ "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
