Whisky Tango Foxtrot!

If you are looking for something to catch during this year’s Brighton Fringe, Whisky Tango Foxtrot! is coming to The Lantern Theatre. The play follows the story of Jack Bryan, who started his working life as a steelworker before joining the police force in the late 1970s after being made redundant. It is a look at his personal experience navigating the institution during a period of significant change in the UK, offering a perspective on the realities of a world that often felt like a parallel existence to the one most people experienced outside the force.

The narrative spans three decades, covering events like the 1984-1985 miners' strike, the racial tensions of the 1980s, and the industrial shifts that defined the Thatcher era. By focusing on the perspective of someone working within the police during these years, the show aims to provide a view of the social history of the time through a specific, individual lens. It is a production that balances the grittier aspects of policing with a sense of humour, reflecting on how those years shaped both the individual and the country.

You can catch the performance at The Lantern Theatre, located at 77 St James's Street, BN2 1PA. There are two opportunities to see it: Friday, 22 May 2026, at 19:00, or Saturday, 23 May 2026, at 14:00. The show runs for 60 minutes, and tickets are priced at £10. Given the themes and the nature of the content, it is recommended for those aged 16 and over due to references to violence. It is a straightforward account of a specific career path through a turbulent era of British history, presented in a way that aims to be both informative and engaging for those interested in local social history.