The Red Lion

The Red Lion FC is a non-league side who have dreams of the big time. However, their manager, Kidd, will stop at nothing to realise his own ambitions of money and fame.

So, when a talented young player turns up for a trial, Kidd sees his golden opportunity. But Yates, the kit-man and club legend, has other ideas. A battle of wills ensues between Yates and Kidd over the future of Jordan and the future of the football club.

Following The Red Lion’s acclaimed, sell-out run in London’s West End, Rapture Theatre Company is delighted to present a brand new production of Patrick Marber’s hit comedy about “the beautiful game”. Emmerdale and Brookside actor John McArdle will lead an all-star cast in what promises to be a funny, touching and unmissable night at the theatre.

Produced by Rapture Theatre in association with The Palace Theatre in Kilmarnock.
Written by Patrick Marber.  Suitable for ages 12+

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Join Director, Michael Emans and cast John McArdle, Brendan Charleston and Harry McMullen along with special guest Dan Armstrong from Queen of the South FC for a post show discussion after the performance of The Red Lion at Theatre Royal Dumfries.

This is a great opportunity to meet the cast and chat about the performance and how it reflects the highs and lows of the ‘beautiful game’ and the pressures clubs face on a weekly basis.

Director Michael Emans will also lead the discussion on Patrick Marber’s play and would welcome comments from the audience.

Part of Dumfries and Galloway Arts Festival