EPISODE · Feb 25, 2026 · 54 MIN
What Men Will Do to Belong
from Young Blood - Men’s Mental Health · host Cal MacPherson
When a viral image of a football fan sticking a flare up his arse during England’s Euro 2020 final against Italy surfaced, it wasn’t just a meme, it was the most unlikely of doorways...For UK stage performer Alex Hill, it became both the inspiration and the vehicle to explore loneliness, friendship, masculinity, mental health, and what it really means to belong.His debut play, Why I Stuck a Flare Up My Arse for England, has enjoyed sell-out runs and international acclaim, returning to this year’s Adelaide Fringe after taking out Best Theatre in 2025.Beneath the chaos and hilarious fun, Alex is posing serious questions and using his art to create space for connection and reflection.This is Alex Hill...-------------Adelaide Fringe tickets: https://adelaidefringe.com.au/fringetix/why-i-stuck-a-flare-up-my-ar-for-england-af2026
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When a viral image of a football fan sticking a flare up his arse during England’s Euro 2020 final against Italy surfaced, it wasn’t just a meme, it was the most unlikely of doorways...For UK stage performer Alex Hill, it became both the inspiration and the vehicle to explore loneliness, friendship, masculinity, mental health, and what it really means to belong.His debut play, Why I Stuck a Flare Up My Arse for England, has enjoyed sell-out runs and international acclaim, returning to this year’s Adelaide Fringe after taking out Best Theatre in 2025.Beneath the chaos and hilarious fun, Alex is posing serious questions and using his art to create space for connection and reflection.This is Alex Hill...-------------Adelaide Fringe tickets: https://adelaidefringe.com.au/fringetix/why-i-stuck-a-flare-up-my-ar-for-england-af2026
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