As we prepare to kick off performances of Same Team, Billy Penn sat down with Scottish playwrights Robbie Gordon and Jack Nurse to discuss the inspiration behind their acclaimed play, the real-life Homeless World Cup, and the stories that shaped the characters at the heart of the production.

The interview explores how sport can create community, belonging, and opportunity—and why Same Team is ultimately about much more than soccer. It also offers insight into the play's journey from Scotland to Philadelphia and the themes that resonate far beyond the pitch.

We're thrilled to share this conversation as audiences prepare to experience this electric, compassionate, and hilarious play live at The Drake.

Read the full interview in Billy Penn:
https://billypenn.com/2026/05/29/inis-nua-homeless-world-cup-same-team/

Same Team runs May 27–June 14 at The Proscenium Theatre at The Drake.