Join Olney Theatre’s Artistic Director, Jason Loewith, in conversation with playwright Tyrell Williams for an inside look at Red Pitch—the winner of all five Off-West End Awards for Best New Play.
This engrossing drama follows Bilal, Joey, and Omz—three lifelong friends whose bond has been forged on a small soccer pitch outside their South London apartments. But their world is shifting: professional recruiters are scouting young talent, and dreams of athletic glory hang in the balance. Meanwhile, gentrification is reshaping their neighborhood, with new developments and chain shops pushing out the people and places they’ve always known. At the heart of it all lies a single question: can their friendship survive the loss of their beloved “red pitch” and everything it represents?
After sold-out runs at London’s Bush Theatre and a celebrated West End transfer, Red Pitch arrives in the United States here at Olney Theatre to critical acclaim. Hailed as “fierce, affectionate, and effortlessly funny” (The Guardian) and “a brilliant bit of writing about gentrification, friendship, masculinity, and aspiration” (Time Out London), the play has sparked important conversations on community, ambition, and resilience.
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to hear directly from Tyrell Williams about his creative process and inspiration, and from Jason Loewith about why Red Pitch is a story that speaks powerfully to our current moment and how the story is universal.
