New theatrical adaptation of FEVER PITCH to open at the Hope Theatre

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A brand new theatrical adaptation of Nick Hornby’s novel Fever Pitch is set to open at the Hope Theatre in Islington, running from 31 August-25 September.

Directed by Artistic Director Kennedy Bloomer, Fever Pitch will be her first and last in-house production. Full casting to be announced shortly.

“When you’re in love nothing else matters. You become obsessed. And it can get pretty tricky if that obsessive love is directed towards eleven men wearing the same shirt and running around like idiots for ninety minutes every Saturday…”

An exhilarating, moving and brutally funny love letter that will appeal to football obsessives and football haters alike. Fever Pitch charts over two decades of one man’s total and utter obsession with Arsenal Football Club. A treatise on what it means to be a fanatic and what that means for everyone in our lives who isn’t. From exhilarating, all-encompassing moments of joy and pleasure to totally debilitating and soul-destroying lows, Nick’s obsession infects every aspect of his life. Is it really only a game?

Arsenal Football Club have committed to maintaining existing links with the theatre, and will bring some of the community groups it works with – who might not otherwise have access to arts and culture – into The Hope Theatre to see Fever Pitch. The venue will also be releasing 10% of all tickets for the Fever Pitch free to residents of Islington. Residents should email info@thehopetheatre.com to check availability and to reserve tickets. One ticket per audience member. Limited availability and first come, first served only.

Kennedy Bloomer said: “I’m absolutely thrilled to be bringing Fever Pitch to The Hope. A hilarious, joyous production that our community and football lovers and haters alike can enjoy. I can’t wait to finally direct an in-house show after closure.”

Community Development Officer at Arsenal, Samir Singh, said: “At Arsenal we’re proud of our work in the community and we always look for ways to support local arts and culture and to bring it to the community groups we work with, who might not otherwise have access. We’ve worked with The Hope Theatre previously, and are thrilled that they’re staging an adaptation of such an iconic book, particularly whilst English football is having such a glorious summer!”

For more information and to book tickets, please click here.