Princess Theatre, Torquay
Record number of games as a manager, 16 clubs and 8 promotions, from Non League to Premier League and a thousand stories along the way, some that have never been told before. No holds barred ,delivered in Neil’s unique and imitable style with stories that will make you laugh, cry, gasp and laugh again.
Hear about Neil’s early career as a player in the lower leagues, making over 300 appearances, and what then inspired and drove him on to succeed and reach the highest level in management, despite being the underdog almost everywhere he went. Watch footage with Neil of some of the highlights and lowlights of his career on the large 4k screen then hear his thoughts.
Learn all about the explosive moments and controversial incidents, taking you right back to when they happened, giving you the full inside story.
There will be special guests joining Neil, former players and staff that have shared the good times and bad with him over the years.
Hear about his thoughts on coming up against Fergie, Pep, Jose and Klopp and who he rates as the best of them all.
He might also have one or two things to say about referees he has crossed paths with!
You can also hear all about his shock return to management with Huddersfield Town, and for the first time hear about how they pulled off the miraculous escape from relegation, after being 8 points adrift from safety with only 15 games to go.
Neil will also comment for the first time on his short stay at Aberdeen.. in what will be his last job in management.
Hear Neil’s thoughts too about what the future holds for Torquay United and his passion for being around football , and why he just can’t walk away from the beautiful game.
A unique evening of chat and entertainment in the company of one of football’s biggest characters, who has spent over 60 years of his life in the game and has a lot to tell you about
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Joining Neil on the night will be lifelong Torquay fans Helen Chamberlain and Charlie Baker, who will be on stage taking part in the show and meeting with VIP ticket holders afterwards.
Princess Theatre, Torquay
The Princess Theatre first opened its doors on Wednesday 7 June 1961. Top of the bill on the opening night were the late, great Tommy Cooper and the legendary Morecombe & Wise. In 1963 The Beatles appeared live on stage singing the then newly released single “She Loves You” causing some hysteria in the town!
The Princess Theatre is South Devon’s largest theatre with a seating capacity of 1,491. Big musical productions that have thrilled our audiences include Priscilla Queen of the Desert, Chicago, Starlight Express, Rocky Horror, Cats, and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Icons of the stage and screen Sir Roger Moore, Elaine Page, Joan Collins and the beloved Joan Rivers, have also graced our stage. Comedians Jimmy Carr, Alan Carr and Dawn French have performed here too and chart toppers Mumford & Sons, Jamie Cullum and Ronan Keating have included the theatre on their UK tours.
Princess Theatre, Torquay
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