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UK LGBT EVENTS - Red Pitch @ Soho Place
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Red Pitch @ Soho Place

Red Pitch, celebrated by critics as a remarkable, next-level coming-of-age story (The Stage) by acclaimed writer Tyrell Williams, transfers to Londons newest West End theatre, @sohoplace, following 2 sold-out, award-winning runs at the Bush Theatre. Kedar Williams-Stirling (Sex Education), Emeka Sesay (The Power) and Francis Lovehall (Small Axe) are directed by Daniel Bailey in the award-winning energetic, artfully staged production (Evening Standard) about brotherhood, ambition, girls, community, and what it really means to belong. Red Pitch is the unprecedented winner of all 5 Major Best Debut Play awards. What happens when your football pitch, a place youve laughed, fought, and forged friendships the very existence of your closeknit community is threatened by impending demolition? Can 3 lifelong friends continue to dream of stardom, or will their goals be torn down alongside their home? Fast-paced and sharp-edged, Red Pitch is beautifully crafted, empathetically acted and deftly directed (Time Out). A truly powerful story, packed full of joy, thats smart, sophisticated playwriting at its best (WhatsOnStage). Opening 15 March for 58 performances only Red Pitch is the must-see play of 2024, you wont want to miss. Secure your tickets today, from 25. WON Best New Play, Off West End Awards WON Most Promising Playwright, Evening Standard Theatre Awards WON Best Writer, The Stage Debut Awards WON Most Promising Playwright, Critics Circle Theatre Awards WON George Devine Award

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