Jamie Eastlake’s hit North East play about friendship, football and chasing impossible dreams heads to the Aldwych Theatre in January 2026.
A small North East play that began life in a 60-seat pub theatre is heading to the West End. Gerry & Sewell, written and directed by Olivier Award-winner Jamie Eastlake, will run at London’s Aldwych Theatre from 13 to 24 January 2026.
Based on Jonathan Tulloch’s novel The Season Ticket – later adapted into the Geordie cult film Purely Belter – the play follows two lads from Gateshead, Gerry and Sewell, who have nowt but a dream: to get their hands on season tickets for their beloved Newcastle United. What unfolds is a funny, raw and heartwarming story of friendship, loyalty and determination.
Following sell-out runs at Laurels in North Tyneside, Live Theatre and the Newcastle Theatre Royal, the show’s rise mirrors its story – two underdogs daring to defy the odds. Eastlake’s production blends live music, puppet dogs and the passion of Wor Flags into a celebration of working-class life and the spirit of the Toon.
The production stars Dean Logan, Jack Robertson and Becky Clayburn, all making their West End debuts, alongside Erin Mullen.
The creative team includes Associate Director Rosie Bowden, Movement Director Lucy Curry, Musical Director Declan Flannery, Set Design by The Set Guise, Sound Design by Aidan Tulloch, and Puppet Design by Georgia Hill. The General Manager is Alex Turner, with Newcastle Theatre Royal co-producing alongside Eastlake Productions.
Reflecting on the show’s journey, Eastlake said: “The story of Gerry and Sewell is all about chasing a dream, overcoming adversity, being the little guys trying to be someone. The fact that this show started in a 60-seater pub theatre in North Tyneside and now is transferring to the West End feels like everything at its core is being mirrored.”
Described as “hard-hitting with Geordie passion in spades” (Living North), Gerry & Sewell proves that big dreams can come from small places.
Gerry & Sewell runs from 13 to 24 January 2026 at the Aldwych Theatre, London. Tickets on sale today.
Book tickets to Gerry & Sewell at Aldwych Theatre, London
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