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Why I Stuck A Flare Up My Arse For England

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At the height of World Cup fever, and ahead of a run Off-Broadway, the multi award-winning WHY I STUCK A FLARE UP MY ARSE FOR ENGLAND comes to the West End for one night only at Garrick Theatre.

Winner of multiple awards including an Offie and Best Theatre and Physical Theatre Show at Adelaide Fringe 2025, and boasting over 50 five-star reviews, this is a show that has captivated audiences around the world.

Don’t miss the final ever UK performance of this remarkable production.

Bold. Sharp. Unforgettable.
One flare. One man. One bum. One unmissable story.

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What is WHY I STUCK A FLARE UP MY ARSE FOR ENGLAND about?

The show tells the true story of ardent football fan Billy Kinley, who sticks a flare up his bum at Euro 2020 and goes viral.

What follows is a funny, raw and disarmingly honest exploration of identity, loyalty and belonging.

Ticket Information

Tickets are currently available for one night only on Sunday 21 June 2026.

Running Time

75 minutes, no interval.

Cast & Creatives

Alex Hill.

Age Guidance: 14+

Booking Period

21 Jun 2026

Weekly Performances

Sunday 7:00PM

For group bookings of 10 or more:
Submit a request online

Or call 020 7206 1176

Venue Information

Garrick Theatre

2 Charing Cross Rd, Charing Cross, London WC2H 0HH, UK

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Nearest Tube/Rail Station

Charing Cross or Leicester Square

Buses

3, 6, 9, 12, 13, 15, 24, 29, 30

Nearest Car Parks

Upper St Martin's Lane