You don't have to stretch your memory back too far to recall last summer's World Cup, when pubs swarmed and even the non-sporty became football addicts.

Based on the experiences of co-writer Mark Brailsford, this play follows the reckless odyssey of Simon, who impulsively decides to buy a ticket to Japan to watch England play Brazil.

The match will always be remembered for the infamous Ronaldinho winner, which looped agonisingly over flapping England shot-stopper David Seaman and into the corner of the net to clinch a fortuitous 2-1 victory.

It marked the end of England's involvement in the tournament despite a top performance against the boys from Rio de Janeiro.

Setting off at 4am and arriving in Japan with two hours to get to the ground and buy a ticket for the game, Simon is involved in a series of hilarious events.

The play was written by the master of the comic football play genre, Paul Hodson, who watched the game on his television at home.

Hodson has previously co-written Brighton Till I Die (which charted 100 years of Albion history), the stage versions of Fever Pitch and The Football Factory and the seasonal hit Blue And White Christmas.

Hodson is determined to pull fans away from Match Of The Day and into the theatre.

He says: "There are so many people who won't go to the theatre. It is really a cultural thing.

"They don't think theatre has anything to do with them and their lives. The sort of plays I write and direct reflect people who live in the city.

"I want them to sit there and say 'Oh, that's me up there, how did you know I did that?'"

The show starts at 8pm and tickets are £8.50/£ 6.50. Call 01273 647100 for tickets and further information.