Why I Stuck A Flare Up My Arse For England tells the story of passionate football fan Billy Kinley, whose decision to insert a flare up his bum during Euro 2020 propels him to viral fame. What follows is a hilarious, raw, and surprisingly moving exploration of identity, loyalty, and belonging. One flare. One man. One bum. One unforgettable story. Sometimes, a show comes along that is so sharp, so brilliantly executed, and so wildly entertaining that you think: this is exactly

Ahead of the final UK performance of at the this summer, I caught up with writer and performer to discuss the extraordinary journey of the show — from a 50-seat Edinburgh Fringe venue to the West End and Off-Broadway. Inspired by one of English football’s most infamous viral moments, the critically acclaimed one-man play explores tribalism, toxic masculinity, male friendship, and the desperate search for belonging through humour, heartbreak, and football culture. As the sh