An image of the back of a man wearing a bucket hat and holding his arms up in the air. He is wearing england pants that are straddled at his lower thigh and there is a red flare stuck in his arse.

Theatre

Why I Stuck a Flare Up My Arse for England

Back for a third and final year after sell-out runs and international acclaim, the multi award-winning bum flare play tells the story of ardent football fan Billy Kinley, who sticks a flare up his bum at Euro 2020 and goes viral. What follows is a funny, raw and honest look at identity, loyalty and belonging. Winner of Best Theatre Show at Adelaide Fringe 2025, this show has been a hit worldwide. Bold, sharp and unforgettable. Final Edinburgh Fringe run. One flare. One man. One bum... One story. Don't miss it!

30 July - 25 August 2025, 2:15 pm

Underbelly Bristo Square

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Theatre

I Dream in Colour

Sophie has a choice: surgically remove her one remaining eye containing a tumour, or risk eye cancer. Again. No brainer, right? But her parents have done everything to save this one eye in the hope she might see again. Can she do what she wants this time? ‘I Dream In Colour’ is a semi-autobiographical one-woman show from Jasmine Thien; a fully blind writer, poet and comedian. It explores how we experience the intersections between disability, race, gender when we straddle the margins of multiple minority groups. Weaving storytelling, comedy and spoken word, it seeks to ask the question: how do we navigate a world that reminds us every day we should not even exist? Shortlisted for the Charlie Hartill Award 2025. Written & Performed by Jasmine Thien Directed by Max Percy (Baklâ)  Produced by The Project People

30 July - 24 August 2025, 2:20 pm

Underbelly Bristo Square

A man wearing glasses in the middle of the screen. Popcorn is being poured onto his head and he is looking worryingly at the camera.

Comedy

Nick Hornedo: Watch This When You Get Home

Nick made his high school girlfriend a breakup movie because he didn't know how to distinguish life from art. A decade later, Nick and his ex reunite to find some closure. Will they succeed? Or will Nick make this just another performance? Find out (and see the video for yourself) in this debut stand-up hour about love, art, and the perils of chasing the impossible plotlines we write for ourselves.Nick Hornedo is a New York stand-up and former political appointee in the Joe Biden Administration. His comedy has been featured on PBS, Vulture, and Pod Save America.

30 July - 24 August 2025, 2:25 pm

Underbelly Bristo Square

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Theatre

Cecilia Gentili's Red Ink

God won't give up on Cecilia Gentili. Unfortunately, neither will the devil. Follow a young trans girl as she navigates the hilarity of rural Argentina during the 1900s. Part stand-up, part camp and (almost) all true, Red Ink is an irreverent romp in searching for faith while trans. Presented by Elliot Page and PAGEBOY Productions, Sara Ramirez, Breaking the Binary Theatre, Queer Arts Coalition and Nic Cory, Red Ink is the late writer, activist and icon Cecilia Gentili's autobiographical work. The play's off-Broadway 2024 premiere received a Special Recognition GLAAD Media Award.

30 July - 25 August 2025, 2:30 pm

Underbelly Bristo Square

Two stone walls either side of the photo. Inside the image a photo of a person with short brown hair and clear glasses staring out into the distance. They are wearing a turquoise jacket and a white shirt.

Comedy

Cerys Bradley’s Queer Tales For Autistic Folk

You find a mysterious door that you have never seen before. Do you open it? If yes – buy a ticket to see this show. If not – why not? Join Cerys Bradley (Actually Autistic Excellence Award 2022, as seen on Comedy Central, UKTV, BBC One Wales) for their wonderful, expansive, interactive choose-your-own-story comedy show. 

30 July - 25 August 2025, 2:45 pm

Underbelly Bristo Square

A man with a drawn on monobrow and beards wearing a yellow fishermans Sou'wester stares down the camera.

Comedy

Fisherman Jon: What's on the End of My Rod? A Clown Odyssey

After a sold-out, five star run at venues around London, join Fisherman Jon on a hilarious and heartfelt journey of self-discovery in this captivating clown odyssey. Jon is a lonely fisherman sailing the seven seas, but his life changes forever when he falls in love with a Carp. However, a violent storm separates them, and Jon washes up on a deserted island. There, he must confront his inner demons and find a way back to the love of his life. A riotous tale about love, self-acceptance, and the ocean’s mysterious power. Written by Coral Bevan, Ricky Hunt, & David Alwyn Directed by Ricky Hunt & David Alwyn Character Created by Coral Bevan About the Artists Coral Bevan (Fisherman Jon) – Actor, clown, and Commedia Dell’Arte performer. A Funny Women finalist and award-winning filmmaker. Ricky Hunt – Comedian, writer and director known for genre-defying works that champion LGBTQI+ voices. David Alwyn – Actor, writer, and director with a background in immersive theatre, including Secret Cinema’s Guardians of the Galaxy where he was the resident director. Book now for a heartwarming and unforgettable odyssey upon the seven seas!

30 July - 25 August 2025, 2:45 pm

Underbelly Bristo Square

Theatre

Del Valle: A True Tale of Sex, Drugs, Rock and Roll... and Redemption

A drug-addled actor finds himself locked up in Del Valle – a Texas state prison – where the junior Grand Dragon of the Aryan Brotherhood recognizes him from his appearances on All My Children and offers him protection in exchange for acting lessons... A journey of survival, sobriety, and the power of art. You couldn't make this shit up if you tried. Del Valle: A Tale of Sex, Drugs, Rock and Roll... and Redemption. Performed and written by Ned Van Zandt. Directed by Amir Arison. 

6 - 25 August 2025, 2:55 pm

Underbelly Bristo Square