Paines Plough & Theatre Royal Plymouth present a new play about friendship, class & leaving home

Paines Plough and Theatre Royal Plymouth have today announced their new play Sorry, You’re Not A Winner by Samuel Bailey, a coming of age tale navigating class, friendship and new surroundings, which debuts at the Plymouth venue from 24 February 2022 before touring the UK.

Sorry, You’re Not a Winner is a play about aspiration, social mobility and getting caught between classes. It asks; if ‘making it’ means leaving everything you know and everyone you love behind – what’s the point?

Liam and Fletch grew up together. Born on the same street. Best mates since primary. Inseparable. The only difference was while Fletch was getting suspended from school, Liam was studying. And now he’s going to Oxford. But with Liam gone, who’s going to keep Fletch out of trouble?

Writer Samuel Bailey said: “For me, Sorry, You’re Not a Winner is a play about home and the conflict we might have about leaving. Especially if where you’re going looks nothing like where you’re from. It comes from a pretty personal place but I think a lot of people can relate to that feeling.”

Tickets for the Plymouth run are now available to members and will go on general sale from 29 October here. The production will also visit Bristol and Newcastle, with further dates to be announced.