SANDS UNITED

Produced by Kristian Wall for Just Add Milk with the support of Thomas Hopkins Productions.

SANDS UNITED is a  newly commissioned play by acclaimed writer Natalie Michelle (Eastenders and Waterloo Road) based on the real football team created to bring men together in their darkest times.

Five men are members of a football team no one wants to be part of: Sands United. Drawn together through loss, their weekly games provide a space for support, friendship and laughter. But as they work towards a key fundraising match, the pressure mounts: Ryan’s wife is pregnant again and the anxiety has caused his dad, Rich, to start drinking again; a big anniversary is approaching for manager Paul and he’s struggling with his mental health; Evan’s jumping through hoops as part of the adoption process; and newest player Ollie just wishes he wasn’t here at all.

Will they be able to pull together in time for the fundraising match?