noun: flashbang

a grenade that produces a bright flash and a loud noise so as to stun or disorient people without causing serious injury; a stun grenade.

Ryan and his gang were going to be mates forever. 

Living their lives in the same cycle as everyone else in a little town 20 miles from anywhere important.

Living for the next night out. Living for the weekend.

Getting into and out of trouble.

Work. Pub. Sleep. Repeat. 

Ryan and his gang have seen it all, done it all, lived it all. The nights they wished they could remember and the mornings after they’d rather forget.

Ryan and his gang were going to be mates forever.

But then came the night when everything changed.

“Flashbang” is a critically-acclaimed, award nominated rollercoaster ride through the ties that bind five best mates together and what happens to those friends when that world is blown apart.

Transferring to Greenwich from the Lion & Unicorn Theatre, Flashbang is written by James Lewis & Directed by David Brady and brought to you by the critically-acclaimed team at Proforca Theatre Company in association with Greenwich Theatre.

PRAISE FOR FLASHBANG

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NOMINATION: SOUND DESIGN
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★★★★★ “...It's an absolute stunner of fringe productions in 2022 for me!" - WEST END EVENINGS

★★★★★ - “James Lewis’s luminous script is an affable, affectionate ode to lad hood & the working class” - LOST IN THEATRELAND

★★★★★ “It is poetry, pain, pleasure & a pure joy to behold" - MYTHEATREMATES

★★★★ - "...truly engages the audience with good writing, and amazing acting." - ALWAYS TIME FOR THEATRE

★★★★ - “It is truthful, visceral and packed with talent and potential”- LONGSTAFF REVIEWS

★★★★ - “..full of the usual Proforca magic; wonderful writing alongside expertly delivered performances..." - EVERYTHING THEATRE

★★★★ - "…brave, vivid theatre” - LONDON THEATRE REVIEWS

★★★★ - “A searing but beautifully written play about the importance of friendship that feels incredibly realistic thanks to a superb cast” - THEATRE WEEKLY

★★★★ - "Resplendently energetic & poignant” - LONDON PUB THEATRES

★★★★ - "…has the makings of a modern-day classic” - ADVENTURES IN THEATRELAND

★★★★ - "A moving and powerful exploration of male friendship.” - THE PEG REVIEW

CAST & CREATIVES

RYAN: ALEX HILL
RYAN / JASON: CHARLIE JOBE
RYAN / ANDY: HAYDN WATTS
RYAN / DEANO: BEN WATTS
SUPER SWING: TBC

WRITER: JAMES LEWIS
DIRECTOR: DAVID BRADY
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: JAMES HADDRELL
MOVEMENT DIRECTOR: LUCY GLASSBROOK
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR: MARK CONWAY
TECHNICAL DIRECTOR: GREG JORDAN
ACCOUNTANCY SERVICES: THEATACCOUNTS
LEGAL SERVICES: ALLETSONS

THE PRODUCERS WISH TO THANK: