About

Aidan’s lost. His best mate’s starting uni, his mum can’t get out of bed, and his new side hustle has questionable legality. Meanwhile, he’s stacking shelves at the supermarket wondering if this is all he’s cut out for. He’s got hobbies – hanging out at the skate park and doom scrolling his days away.

As he’s lapping up the algorithm ‘Hugo Bang’ appears with the promise to help Aidan become the alpha he was born to be.

Will Hugo Bang help Aidan get his life back on track, or will he lead Aidan to a darker, more dangerous place?

Directed by Jesse Jones, this brand-new play by local playwright Samson Hawkins (author of Stratford East’s critically acclaimed Village Idiot) crackles with dry humour and a modern-day wit.

Transforming the Derngate auditorium into a skatepark, this Made In Northampton production dives headfirst into the influence of online culture, the pull of toxic masculinity, and the search for identity in the digital age.

Event info

Where: Royal & Derngate, Northampton

When: Various dates in February & March 2026

What time: 7pm performances

How much: Free (for teachers only)

The important bit

This event is strictly for teachers only and is strictly non-transferable. You may be asked to present ID upon collection of your tickets. We may restrict tickets to one pair per school.

All tickets are subject to availability.

After you’ve submitted your form, your request will be passed onto Royal & Derngate who will respond to you directly.

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