If you've not seen it yet, this is a play based on you-know-what.
t’s 1982. Aston Villa beat Bayern Munich 1–0 to win the European Cup. They remain one of only five English teams to win the biggest prize in club football – yet no one thought they stood a chance.
Around the corner, 16-year-old Paul’s geography teacher tells him he would amount to absolutely nothing.
Aston Villa were complete underdogs. So was Paul… And Paul’s geography teacher was a complete ********.
Would You Bet Against Us? marks the 40th anniversary of an iconic event for Aston Villa, for Birmingham and for Paul. Created by The Rep and renowned storytellers Told by an Idiot and written by Brummie and life-time Aston Villa fan Paul Hunter, this is a hilarious, poignant, and uplifting show about challenging expectations and proving people wrong.
Pub Quiz – Wednesday 25th May
Join Artistic Director, Paul Hunter, as he tests how claret and blue your shirts really are. Grab a pint and join Told by an Idiot on Wed 25 May for a Villa themed quiz. Will you get your hands on the trophy?
https://www.birmingham-rep.co.uk/whats-on/would-you-bet-against-us/
