The Giant Killers is the critically acclaimed, inspiring true story of Football’s greatest ever underdog.

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Set in 1870s Lancashire, amidst the poverty and social unrest caused by the cotton famine, Darwen FC rose up to become a shining beacon of hope for their town.

The first workers to ever compete in the FA Cup, a competition that has been exclusively played by the country’s wealthiest gentleman to this point, they will face challenges both on and off the pitch.

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This isn’t a tale of how the rich upper classes generously shared their game with the world – this is the truth. The workers have had their game – the old mob style football taken from them – they’ve had their incomes squashed but now they’ve found a space where they are allowed to fight back. In the early rounds they are drawn against The Remnants – an opportunity to become the FA cups first ever Giant Killers but if they win they face the games greatest Giants – The Old Etonians.

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While the workers of the town prepare to strike, the football team becomes their representative – a chance to show the world that they are worth more than what they are being given and that they are just as good as their wealthy opponents.

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Four actors bring to life the incredible cup run that would change not just football but the country - forever. 

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Part love story, part social history, part recreation of  the greatest football match you've never heard of.

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The Giant Killers is a rip-roaring show full of spirit and passion that will ignite a fire in everyone – whether you know the off-side rule or not.

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