The inspiring true story of football's greatest everunderdogs. Set in the early years of Association Football, The Giant Killersfollows a ragtag bunch of Lancashire mill workers who defied all odds to becomethe first working-class team in the country to play in the FA Cup. Unwelcomedby their upper-class opponents, the town of Darwen is fighting for more thanjust their place in the cup, and the eyes of the nation rest hope on theirshoulders.
Taking place in Lancashire in the 1870s, amidst the poverty
andsocial unrest in The North resulting from the recent cotton famine, Darwen
FCrose up against the prevailing social prejudice; a shining beacon of hope
forthe millions of people left feeling utterly disenfranchised in a society
with achasm of social divides. Set in the early years of Association
Football, TheGiant Killers follows a ragtag bunch of Lancashire mill workers
who defied allodds to become the first working-class team in the country to
play in the FACup. They take on "the poshest team of all" - the Old Etonians,
and with thisunexpected pivotal match, they earned their place in history as
the first real'giant-killers' in English football.
Whilst the true story took place 150 years ago, the
socialand political issues of that time resonate as strongl as ever in the
currentclimate - and speak to people far beyond football enthusiasts. Scoring
a moralvictory in a classist game, the battlefield is on the pitch in a
rip-roaringshow full of sprit and passion that uplifts, enheartens, and will
ignite a firein everyone - whether you know the off-side rule or
not.
" Enthrals from start tofinish. A
real belter - and not just
for footiefans." - The Reviews Hub
" Edge of the seat stuff.High quality theatre!" - Edinburgh Guide
" A remarkable andentertaining show." - British Theatre Guide
" A Triumph ofStorytelling" - UKTW
" Fascinating.Absorbing." - One4 review
" The whole play is a classact." - The Mumble
Presented by Long Lane Theatre
Performance Information
Approximate show duration: 1 hour and 50 minutes including a20 minute interval
Age Rating: 14+
Please note - the bar will close 15 minutes before theadvertised start time.
Latecomers will not be admitted so please arrive in goodtime.
Please contact Box Office on 0151 709 4321 if you requirewheelchair access. There are two wheelchair spaces available for each show.
If you want to have dinner before the show, we recommend the Courtyard Bar & Kitchen next door to the theatre. Book a table on their website by clicking here.
There are no booking fees payable (hurrah!)
