Grenoside and Birley Carr Players present

‘Brassed Off’

with special guests Loxley Silver Band

A play by Paul Allen, adapted from the 1996 screenplay by Mark Herman.

The national Miners’ Strike has been over for ten years but in the coal communities of South Yorkshire tensions still simmer and old wounds are slow to heal.

The miners of Grimley now face the challenge of pit closures and redundancies – but if the pit goes, it looks as though their beloved brass band will go too.

Determined to play through adversity, band master Danny is sure that his mining musicians can get all the way through to the British Championships at the Royal Albert Hall.

And with new flugelhorn player, Gloria, joining the seasoned veterans, it’s a dream that might just come true…

The film was adapted for the stage in 1998 by the Sheffield writer and broadcaster Paul Allen. The critically-acclaimed production premiered at the Crucible and also ran at the National Theatre. This year it was revived at the Leeds Playhouse and we’re delighted to bring it to South Yorkshire with our community production, which marks 30 years since the release of the film. The band’s music is an integral part of the story and this will be performed live by our special guests Loxley Silver Band.

If you’re interested in this production then look out for our production of Gilbert & Sullivan’s ‘Ruddigore‘, running from 16th–20th March 2027.

About Loxley Silver Band

Loxley Silver Band were established in 1889 and are now based in Stannington. They are a Fourth Section brass band and players range from 10 to 80 years old.

Tickets

• Adults £12
• Under 18s £8

Suitable for ages 12+

To book over the phone please call our Ticket Hotline on 07757233802 or book online. Tickets are also available on the door, please bring cash. Group bookings welcome.

Venue

Please bring cash. There will be a raffle, tea, coffee and a bar.

Grenoside Community Centre is served by the M92 and 86 buses. There is a car park and additional street parking.

The front entrance (on Main Street) is accessible.

Contact

Find us on our Facebook and X pages or email helen.luvy@hotmail.co.uk.