Previously reserved for only the country’s wealthiest gentlemen, The Giant Killers tells the true story of the first team of workers to compete in the FA Cup, shining a light on the history of competitive football. Set in 1870s Lancashire, amidst the poverty and social unrest caused by the cotton famine, Darwen FC rose up to become a shining beacon of hope for their town. Facing challenges both on and off the pitch, the team of workers faced lords, knights, and peers as they fought to make football a game for the masses, not just the wealthy and privileged.
Running Time: 90 mins (plus interval) | Suitable for ages 14+
Listings information:
Wilton’s Music Hall
27th – 29th June
Graces Alley, London E1 8JB
Thurs – Sat, 7:30pm
Sat, 2:30pm
£25.00 – £6.00 (concs) | wiltons.org.uk/ | 020 7702 2789
SUMMER TOUR 2024:
21 – 22nd June The Old Town Hall, Hemel Hempstead
8pm oldtownhall.co.uk
23 June The Sarah Thorne Theatre, Broadstairs
7.30pm www.sarahthornetheatre.co.uk
1 July Saltburn Arts Theatre, Saltburn by-the-Sea, Monday
7.30pm saltburnarts.co.uk
2 July – 3 July Alnwick Playhouse, Northumberland
7.30pm (2nd) and 2pm (3rd) alnwickplayhouse.co.uk
4 July The Milton Rooms, Malton
7.30pm
themiltonrooms.com
5 July The Plowright Theatre, Scunthorpe 7.30pm
11 July – 13 July Liverpool Royal Court, Liverpool
7.30pm (matinee on Saturday 13th at 1.30pm)
liverpoolsroyalcourt.com
16 – 17 July East Riding Theatre, Beverley
7.30pm www.eastridingtheatre.co.uk
19 – 20 July The Darwen Library Theatre, Darwen
7.30pm bwdvenues.com
24 July The Theatre Royal, Winchester
7.30pm www.theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
25 July The Junction, Goole
7.30pm www.junctiongoole.co.uk
26 July Skipton Town Hall, Skipton 7.30pm
skiptontownhall.co.uk
2 – 3 August The National Football Museum, Manchester
7.30pm www.nationalfootballmuseum.com
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