ISTANBUL
You'll Never Walk Alone
A From The Gut Theatre Production
"Shakespearean in stagecraft, Tennessee-Williams in substance"
- Mumble Theatre
"I don't have a clue about football... by the end I was on the edge of my seat"
- TheatreWeekly
"Rowdy and raucous comedy... still sends shivers down the spine"
- The Stage
"Riotous, breathless, enthusiastic theatre"
- London BoxOffice
The Miracle of Istanbul Turns 20
To mark the 20th anniversary of Liverpool's legendary Champions League victory, From The Gut Theatre presents a newly developed production exploring how a single night in Istanbul became a beacon of hope for an entire city.
More Than Just Football
ISTANBUL: You'll Never Walk Alone weaves together the stories of Liverpool supporters who lived through a moment that transcended sport. Through intimate testimonies and powerful storytelling, we explore how football creates belonging, marks the passage of time in people's lives, and binds communities together.
From the managed decline under Thatcher to the tragedy and injustice of Hillsborough, this is a story of a city that found strength through unity and hope.
Credit: The RED Archive - Keith Salmon
Credit: The RED Archive - Keith Salmon
Credit: The RED Archive - Anthony Caveney
Credit: The RED Archive - Tracy Hughes
Credit: The RED Archive - Des Ferguson
Community at Our Core
Working alongside The Red Archive and local community groups, we're collecting real stories from fans who experienced that miraculous night. These testimonies will shape an authentic celebration of Liverpool's football culture, performed in venues that hold deep significance for the LFC community.
Where to See Us
The Sandon
The birthplace of Liverpool FC
May 2025
Anfield
The iconic home of the Reds
May 2025
All performances are Pay What You Can, with collections for Fans Supporting Foodbanks
Road to the 20th Anniversary of Istanbul
From The Gut
Nick Howden
Writer
LAMDA, National Film & Television School
Danielle Phillips
Producer
Mad Friday Productions, Women's Prize for Playwriting Shortlist
Sam Angell
Movement Director
National Theatre Scotland, Jane Gibson mentee
Creative Team
Ellie Hurt
Director
Young Directors Programme, National Theatre, RSC
Paddy Hughes
Dramaturg
National Theatre, Bruntwood Prize Winner
Alexander Tol
Wellbeing
BADth Drama Therapist, Kurly Kale Theatre
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Blown away yesterday with #Istanbul by the superb @FTGTheatre Fresh performances, slick choreography and a huge heart 👏👏👏
View on TwitterIf you're at The Fringe, go see Istanbul: You'll Never Walk Alone - it's funny, poignant, clever and altogether fabulous !
View on TwitterVery much enjoyed Istanbul, a play from @FTGTheatre at @ZOOvenues. For those of us who were there in Istanbul on that great night, it brought back some great memories.
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We're creating this piece with our community, not just for them. If you have memories of Istanbul 2005 you'd like to share, or want to experience our open-door rehearsal process, we want to hear from you.
nick@fromthegut.co.uk
