The Foundry Group presents UNDERDOGS a new play by Brian Mitchell & Joseph Nixon

1998. In an overlooked pub in a left-behind town, an unlikely hero and his would-be agent plot to put themselves on the map via an insane World Record attempt – the longest time buried alive. That’s five months in an oversized coffin, under a tiny beer garden in middle of Mansfield.

A true and often hilarious tale of courage, endurance, hope, despair, love, lies and media manipulation by Mansfield born-and-bred writers Brian Mitchell (The Ministry of Biscuits) and Joseph Nixon (co-writer of West-End sell-out smash The Shark is Broken). Previous collaborations include Edinburgh hits Those Magnificent Men and the multi-award-winning Big Daddy Vs. Giant Haystacks.

With an award-winning cast including Murray Simon (The Ministry of Biscuits, Lord God) and Emma Wingrove (Sweethearts & The Hooligan ).

Sadly, since this show premiered in May's Brighton Fringe, Geoff Smith has passed away. This performance goes ahead with his family's blessing to commemorate his incredible achievement.

Winner: OffWestEnd.com's OffFEST Award for Theatre, Brighton Fringe 2022

Chris Neville-Smith's 'Pick of The Fringe', Brighton 2022: "...on the surface about a bizarre record attempt, underneath an indictment of society's attitude to the little people."

"The Foundry Group’s new play crackles with sharp one-liners....subtly layered with universal themes of love and loss. Highly Recommended." - FringeReview

"Enchanting comedy....the writers captured perfectly the absurdism of the piece....clever and endearing." - GScene.

Doors and bar open 6.45pm   

Performance 7.30pm (Running Time: 100 minutes including 15 min interval)   

Q&A starts immediately after the show

Suitability: 12+ (some mild swearing)

Tickets: FREE to book via Eventbrite then pay what you can on the night   

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