In 1909 a team of raggy-trousered miners from West Auckland in County Durham - most of whom had never left their home town - are mistakenly invited to represent England in the first-ever world football competition in Turin.Selling their possessions to pay for the trip they find themselves away from their home and families and out of their depth, culturally, financially and sportingly. Despite this the underdogs roll up their sleeves and take on the world, winning the trophy. They went to Italy as miners and came back heroes.T0213134539All profits from this production will go to the Darlington FC Youth Team, in acknowledgement of their commitment and dedication to the club during the dramatic 2011-12 season ....and as a means of ensuring the continued success of the Youth Team in the future.Director Mark Wingett. | |
| 24 Jul 12 to 27 Jul 12 | Darlington Hippodrome (formerly Civic Theatre), Darlington :: V562 listing details L1944335492 |
T0385184864Performer James Gaddas. | |
| 11 May 10 to 15 May 10 | Theatre Royal, Newcastle upon Tyne :: V570 listing details L0845659013 |
T01923203977Producer Gala Theatre. Director Simon Stallworthy. Design Simon Pell. Performer Dave Nellist. Performer Scott Frazer. Performer John Carter. Performer Rob Atkinson. Performer Wayne Miller. Performer Dean Logan. | |
| 16 Apr 09 to 25 Apr 09 | Gala Theatre, Durham :: V0146218420 listing details L1990542177 |
