Red Lion - directed by David Thacker
13°C · 29% rain
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The Red Lion play, directed by David Thacker, is a powerful, humorous drama by Oscar-nominated writer Patrick Marber. The play is set in the dressing room of a struggling non-league football club. The ticket price is £10.
Set in the dressing room of a struggling non-league football club, The Red Lion is a powerful, humorous drama by Oscar-nominated writer Patrick Marber. It pits a passionate, veteran kit-man against an ambitious, win-at-all-costs manager in a fierce battle for the soul of a gifted teenage prodigy.
David Thacker is an Olivier Award-winning theatre and television director known for his highly acclaimed work with the Royal Shakespeare Company, the Young Vic, and the Octagon Theatre in Bolton
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Frequently asked questions
Red Lion - directed by David Thacker takes place on Wednesday, 23 September 2026 at 19:30.
Red Lion - directed by David Thacker is held at The Kings Arms in Manchester (11 Bloom St, Salford M3 6AN, UK).
Tickets for Red Lion - directed by David Thacker range from £10 to £15. Live prices and availability are shown on Fatsoma.
The forecast for Red Lion - directed by David Thacker is Overcast · 13°C.
Yes — hotels within walking distance of The Kings Arms can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Red Lion - directed by David Thacker is performing at Red Lion - directed by David Thacker.
Tickets for Red Lion - directed by David Thacker can be booked via Fatsoma using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
Red Lion - directed by David Thacker
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About this event
The Red Lion play, directed by David Thacker, is a powerful, humorous drama by Oscar-nominated writer Patrick Marber. The play is set in the dressing room of a struggling non-league football club. The ticket price is £10.
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Organiser’s full description
Set in the dressing room of a struggling non-league football club, The Red Lion is a powerful, humorous drama by Oscar-nominated writer Patrick Marber. It pits a passionate, veteran kit-man against an ambitious, win-at-all-costs manager in a fierce battle for the soul of a gifted teenage prodigy.
David Thacker is an Olivier Award-winning theatre and television director known for his highly acclaimed work with the Royal Shakespeare Company, the Young Vic, and the Octagon Theatre in Bolton
Description supplied by the event organiser.
❓ Frequently asked questions
When is Red Lion - directed by David Thacker?
Red Lion - directed by David Thacker takes place on Wednesday, 23 September 2026 at 19:30.
Where is Red Lion - directed by David Thacker taking place?
Red Lion - directed by David Thacker is held at The Kings Arms in Manchester (11 Bloom St, Salford M3 6AN, UK).
How much are tickets for Red Lion - directed by David Thacker?
Tickets for Red Lion - directed by David Thacker range from £10 to £15. Live prices and availability are shown on Fatsoma.
What will the weather be like at Red Lion - directed by David Thacker?
The forecast for Red Lion - directed by David Thacker is Overcast · 13°C.
Is there anywhere to stay near Red Lion - directed by David Thacker?
Yes — hotels within walking distance of The Kings Arms can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Who is performing at Red Lion - directed by David Thacker?
Red Lion - directed by David Thacker is performing at Red Lion - directed by David Thacker.
How do I get tickets for Red Lion - directed by David Thacker?
Tickets for Red Lion - directed by David Thacker can be booked via Fatsoma using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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Until Wednesday, 23 September 2026
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feels like 10°C · chance of rain 29% · wind 16 km/h
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