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The Red Lion Tickets

New Marber’s play will be formed by his personal experience with non-league football

Adolescents under 14 will not be admitted.

Performance dates

1 November 2017 - 2 December 2017

Run time: 1hr 35min (no interval)

Includes interval

4.8

8 reviews

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Three generations explore contrasting ideas about loyalty, ambition and what it takes to win in this powerful locker room drama from multi award winning writer Patrick Marber. A promising young football player arrives at a struggling non-league club and pits the veteran kit man against the ambitious manager who’ll do anything to keep the club and himself afloat.  
 
In a play that resonates in contemporary British society, The Red Lion goes far beyond the pitch to look at hope, obsessions and the desperation of humanity to be a part of something. 
 

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Recommended for ages 14 and above.

Recent Reviews

4.8
8 reviews
Sharon Andrews- Tait

Utterly fantastic acting from the cast and a great story. As a regular theatre it's one of the best shows I've seen this year.

Sarah Bruce

Wonderfully set and props, exceptional acting, great venue and vibe ??????

Niall Fraser

An enjoyable evening. Possibly written before all the revelations that I think everyone is aware of (bungs and drugs) so nothing to shock you .. but plenty to amuse.

Charles Morgan

While I am sure that this production, by Trish Wadley, of the Red Lion could have drawn a lot more people it was a privilege to see Stephen Tompkinson (DCI Banks and Brassed Off) playing the manager on the make. No intermission it is a rip roaring 90 minutes which makes you laugh and makes you sad. Raw human emotions - well mens' anyway! See it!

John Haines

I saw this last night. This was a very good piece of writing beautifully acted by an outstanding cast. The performance deserved the standing ovation. The small theatre enhanced our enjoyment of the piece. This was what good theatre is all about. John Haines jwhaines@btconnect.com

Noreen

Absolutely brilliant! Can't recommend highly enough. Great story, acting and venue.

Sue Moyce

Excellently written play brought to brilliant life by the highly talented cast. We didn’t want it to end!

Nicholas Richards

Great production, very believable cast, dark humour interspersed with reality. Enjoyed it very much.

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