Friday at 7 is the end of the line: September 4 is the final performance of the American premiere of John Donnelly's Royal Court play. Two rising British footballers share a hotel room in Eastern Europe on the eve of their first Champions League match, and one moment there quietly rewrites both careers. Critics split hard on this one, which is its own argument for catching the last of it.
What to expect
Two hours straight through with no intermission, in La MaMa's Ellen Stewart Theatre on East 4th Street, with a cast of four and nothing else to hide behind. Seth Byrum's set, Megan Culley's sound, and Dwight Bellisimo's video back a production that carries both an intimacy director and a fight consultant.
Good to know
- This is the end of the run: Fri, Sep 4 at 7:00PM is the last performance.
- Seats are tiered at $49, $69, $79, $89, and $99 depending on section.
- Ellen Stewart Theatre, 66 East 4th Street; La MaMa's box office is in the same building.
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Common questions
When is the final performance?
Friday, September 4, 2026 at 7:00 PM at La MaMa's Ellen Stewart Theatre - the last performance of the run.
What do tickets cost?
$49 to $99 depending on where you sit; the posted tiers are $49, $69, $79, $89, and $99.
How long is it, and is there an intermission?
About two hours, played straight through with no intermission.
Is this the same production that played London?
It is the American premiere of the play, which originally premiered at the Royal Court Theatre in London; Max Hunter directs this staging.
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