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YIPPEE KI YAY (the parody celebration of Die Hard)

Thu 16 Oct 2025
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Thu 16 Oct 2025, 8:00pm
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YIPPEE KI YAY (the parody celebration of Die Hard)

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James Seabright presents

Yippee Ki Yay (the parody celebration of Die Hard)

Written and performed by Richard Marsh

Acclaimed retelling of classic film Die Hard from Richard Marsh - Fringe First-winner, London poetry slam champion, BBC Audio Drama Best Scripted Comedy Drama award-winner and New York cop (one of these is untrue). 

This joyfully funny show tours the UK this Autumn following its critically lauded Edinburgh Fringe debut in 2022 and numerous sold-out runs in the UK and North America. 

When gunmen seize an LA skyscraper, off-duty policeman John McClane is the hostages’ only hope. This uplifting action romp (and unauthorised parody) celebrates the iconic 80s festive favourite while also telling the personal story of a life-long Die Hard fan. Essential viewing for Hans Gruber connoisseurs and newcomers alike.

Content warning: divorce, foot trauma, German terrorists.

 

Age guidance 14+


 
Running time 75 minutes
  • “Epically entertaining show is a love letter to a masterpiece” ★★★★ The Times
  • “An entertaining romp, and the secondary story about the relationship between two diehard Die Hard fans adds sweetness” ★★★★ British Theatre Guide
  • “Whether you’re a Die Hard fan or not, it guarantees happy trails” ★★★★ The Guardian
  • “Absolutely glorious! His rhyming Bruce Willis is spot-on, but it's the concurrent love story that really pulls you in” British Comedy Guide
  • “Absolutely glorious! His rhyming Bruce Willis is spot-on, but it's the concurrent love story that really pulls you in” British Comedy Guide

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