A story of love, loss, Leicester City and the greatest sporting underdog tale of our time.
A modern fairy-tale told through spoken word, storytelling and song, Impossible Dream is a gig-theatre production telling the story of Leicester City's incredible Premier League win of 2016, through the eyes of artist Frank.
Frank is 40 and moving back home to care for his dad, who has dementia. Although times are tough, they are both lifelong Leicester City fans and about to witness the greatest sporting underdog story of modern times.
Dealing with difficult themes, but full of humour and heart, this is a dose of feelgood in dark times.
Date: Wednesday 9 December 2026
Time: Doors 19:00, show 19:30 – 21:20
Location: The Generator, Packe Street, Loughborough LE11 3EZ
Price: £12.50, concessions £10
Hosted by: Chris Matthewman
About the Event
Written and performed by Chris Matthewman, Impossible Dream celebrates football, family and keeping the faith. It's a hymn to teams and supporters of all tribes and types.
There will also be a book launch as part of the night, and a raffle and donations bucket for Dementia UK.
Doors open at 7pm and the show starts at 7.30pm, finishing at around 9.20pm. The running time is around 90 minutes, including a short interval. Latecomers will be admitted.
General admission is £12.50 and concessions are £10 for students, under 18s, over 65s and anyone unwaged, plus a booking fee. You can also buy a Pay it forward ticket for £12.50. These are passed on to people in our community who could not otherwise afford to come.
Aimed at adults, but suitable for a PG audience. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.
Content note: although there's plenty of humour in the piece, the show tells the story of a son caring for his father who has dementia. It may hit close to home for anyone who has cared for, or is caring for, someone living with dementia.
🎟️ Tickets available from Gigantic.
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The Generator is located on Packe Street, Loughborough, LE11 3EZ.
The Generator
Packe Street
Loughborough
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There are several public car parks within a short walk of The Generator. Please check local parking restrictions before travelling.
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Yes. The Generator is accessible, including step-free access and accessible toilet facilities. If you have specific access requirements, please contact us before your visit.
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No. Unless stated otherwise, tickets must be purchased in advance through the event organiser.
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A licensed bar will be open during most events. Food availability varies depending on the event.
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Questions about tickets, line-ups or event-specific information should be directed to the event organiser. For venue or accessibility enquiries, please contact The Generator.
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This event is independently organised by the promoter listed on this page and is taking place at The Generator. Ticket sales and event enquiries are managed by the event organiser unless otherwise stated.
More Information
Presented by: Chris Matthewman
Find out more at chrismatthewman.com.
Questions about this event? Please contact the event organiser.
