Flashbang Trailer (Chewboy Productions)
Flashbang Director’s Introduction (DAVID BRADY)
TOUR DATES
29TH APRIL 2026 - BUXTON OPERA HOUSE
30TH APRIL 2026 - GODBER STUDIO | HULL TRUCK
1ST MAY 2026 - HAYMARKET | BASINGSTOKE
2ND MAY 2026 - MERCURY THEATRE COLCHESTER
7-9 MAY 2026 - BELGRADE THEATRE (B2) | COVENTRY
“Over the years Greenwich Theatre has
supported or collaborated with some of
the most exciting emerging theatre
makers from across the UK, from the New
Diorama and BurntOut Theatre to
Filament Theatre and the Faction.
Partnering with these companies has led
to national and international transfers
and a string of awards. We are proud to
name Proforça as our latest partners - a
company consistently producing work to
a quality which would not be out of place
on far bigger stages, and a company we
confidently believe will soon be
recognised around the country as a key
part of the small- to mid-scale touring
landscape”
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
NOMINATION: PERFORMANCE ENSEMBLE
NOMINATION: SOUND DESIGN
OFFWESTEND.COM - OFFIES (2024)
★★★★★ “...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
FEATURING DAN NASH as MIKEY, LAUREN FERDINAND as SHANICE and CAT BAILEY JONES as JULES.
WRITER: JAMES LEWIS
DIRECTOR: DAVID BRADY
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: JAMES HADDRELL
MOVEMENT DIRECTOR: LUCY GLASSBROOK
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR: MARK CONWAY
TECHNICAL DIRECTOR: GREG JORDAN
PRODUCTION PHOTOGRAPHY: ROSS KERNAHAN
VIDEOGRAPHY / AV: CHEWBOY PRODUCTIONS
ACE DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT: SASOLO
ACCOUNTANCY SERVICES: THEATACCOUNTS
LEGAL SERVICES: ALLETSONS
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