Nathan’s restaurant Coney Island is the home of the world Hot Dog eating championships every year on 4th July they hold their annual competition to crown the competitive eating champion and present them with the converted ‘Mustard Belt’
This year British hopes rest on local lad, “Tony Palmer ” (Callum Parker). Tony’s coach, Ted (Ethan Madds) believe this is his year and they’ll be coming home with the Mustard Belt, but to win the crown Tony must overcome current world champion, Joey “Jaws” Chestnut, and convince girl friend, “Millie” (Ellie Louise Thornhill) a pescatarian that eating meat isn’t murder.
Local journalist “Brenda” (Annuncia Skeldon) thinks Tony’s story could be dynamite and she’s looking for the scoop of her life. Meanwhile competitive eating club chairman, “Frank” (Derek Cross) hopes that Brenda won’t write anything that will damage the sport of competitive or the reputation of Bury working mens club.
Written by Paul Daley, and directed by Ellie Louise Thornhill . NATHAN’s 4th JULY is at the Hope Street Theatre Fri 24th & Sat 25th April.
Get your tickets at Ticket Quarter or Hope Street Theatre website.