Fletch and Liam. Grew up together. Best mates since primary and virtually inseparable. The difference between them is that whilst Fletch was getting suspended from school, Liam was studying. Now Liam’s off to Oxford whilst Fletch stays home. But with Liam away, who is going to keep Fletch out of trouble? SORRY, YOU’RE NOT A WINNER is a coming-of-age story navigating class, new surroundings, and the complexity of friendship.
Amateur production performed by arrangement with Nick Hern Books
Content warning: contains strong language, references to drug use, brief mentions of suicide and violence, and brief use of homophobic and classist language.
This production is presented as part of the second year of our talent development programme for directors through Young Everyman Playhouse [YEP].
This allows them to build upon their skills as they are given a budget to manage, there is a ticket price and they may have their work reviewed. All rights and performances are amateur and within the parameters of training young people within the arts. For more on YEP visit here. If you are able to support our YEP programme, please click here.
Cast
Lily Almond
Shannon
Rafaela Dias
Georgia
Ross James
Liam
Daniel Owen
Fletch
Company
Writer Samuel Bailey
Director Melissa Ratcliffe
Producer Madeline Cole
Technicians Kieran Sing & Rachel Woods