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

This tells the story of ardent football fan Billy Kinley, who sticks a flare up his bum at Euro 2020 and goes viral. What follows is a funny, raw and honest look at identity, loyalty and belonging. One flare. One man. One bum... One story. Don't miss it! Sometimes a show comes along at the Fringe that’s so sharp, so brilliantly executed, and so wildly entertaining that you sit there thinking: yep, this is why I came to Edinburgh. This is one of those shows. The direction was.