An Evening with Arthur Smith & Caroline Quentin about “An Evening with Gary Lineker”

An Evening with Arthur Smith & Caroline Quentin about “An Evening with Gary Lineker”

In the summer of 1990, England went to the World Cup and came home with something unexpected - a cultural moment that's never quite let go.

That night in Turin, when Gazza cried and England went out on penalties, didn't just break hearts. It inspired one of the most celebrated comedies of its era - the Olivier-nominated play An Evening with Gary Lineker.

Now, co-writer Arthur Smith and original cast member Caroline Quentin bring that story to the stage. In conversation, they'll revisit the making of a modern classic - the writing, the filming, the football - with personal anecdotes, behind-the-scenes stories, and other joint capers that have sealed a friendship for years.

The evening includes a very special filmed contribution from Gary Lineker himself.

With the World Cup again this year 2026, there's never been a better time to look back at the tournament that changed how we talk about football - and the comedy that captured it perfectly.

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Tickets £34

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Details

Venue: Main House

Running Time: Approximately 1 hour 50 minutes including a 20 minute interval

Show Times

Sat 8 Aug, 7.30pm

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An Evening with Arthur Smith & Caroline Quentin about “An Evening with Gary Lineker”

In the summer of 1990, England went to the World Cup and came home with something unexpected - a cultural moment that's never quite let go.

That night in Turin, when Gazza cried and England went out on penalties, didn't just break hearts. It inspired one of the most celebrated comedies of its era - the Olivier-nominated play An Evening with Gary Lineker.

Now, co-writer Arthur Smith and original cast member Caroline Quentin bring that story to the stage. In conversation, they'll revisit the making of a modern classic - the writing, the filming, the football - with personal anecdotes, behind-the-scenes stories, and other joint capers that have sealed a friendship for years.

The evening includes a very special filmed contribution from Gary Lineker himself.

With the World Cup again this year 2026, there's never been a better time to look back at the tournament that changed how we talk about football - and the comedy that captured it perfectly.

Add more to your visit!

PRE-ORDER YOUR FOOD, DRINKS & ICE-CREAMS

Prices

Tickets £34

See More Save More - Multi-Buy Tickets

Prices include all applicable fees & levies.
Find out more about our concessions & discounts.

Details

Venue: Main House

Running Time: Approximately 1 hour 50 minutes including a 20 minute interval

Show Times

Sat 8 Aug, 7.30pm

Accessibility

To book accessible tickets and discuss your access requirements, please contact our Box Office.
For more info on Accessibility, click here.

Advisory Info

14+