Book Yippee Ki Yay tickets & enjoy a hilarious theatrical celebration of Die Hard
Think you know Die Hard? Think again! Yippee Ki Yay brings the iconic 80s action film to the stage in a hilarious one-man comedy written and performed by Richard Marsh. Expect quick-fire storytelling, poetic brilliance and an affectionate parody that celebrates one of cinema's best-loved festive favourites.
- Enjoy a funny, inventive retelling of the classic film Die Hard
- Watch Richard Marsh bring the story to life in a one-man performance
- Follow off-duty policeman John McClane as he takes on gunmen holding an LA skyscraper hostage
- Discover a personal story about a lifelong Die Hard fan alongside the action-packed parody
- See a critically acclaimed show that has enjoyed sold-out runs in the UK and North America
- Catch the show at Riverside Studios in Hammersmith, London
- Recommended for ages 14+ – content warnings apply
Yippee Ki Yay at Riverside Studios, London
- Dates: 8th–19th December 2026
- Duration: Approximately 75 minutes
- Location: Riverside Studios, 101 Queen Caroline Street, Hammersmith, London, W6 9BN
- Age Guidance: Recommended for ages 14+
- Written & Performed By: Richard Marsh
Die Hard, one performer & plenty of theatrical action – all in one show!
When gunmen seize a Los Angeles skyscraper, off-duty policeman John McClane becomes the hostages' only hope. Yippee Ki Yay retells the story of the much-loved action film through Richard Marsh's distinctive comic storytelling, celebrating the film while adding a personal story about a lifelong fan.
Written and performed by Richard Marsh, this inventive show combines comedy, action and a touch of romance. It first made its mark at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2022 before going on to enjoy sold-out runs in the UK and North America.
- The Die Hard Parody: Revisit the story of John McClane in an affectionate, unauthorised theatrical take on the 80s film
- One-Man Performance: Watch writer and performer Richard Marsh take on the story live on stage
- Poetic Storytelling: Enjoy Marsh's distinctive rhyming take on the characters and action
- A Personal Story: Alongside the film parody, discover the story of a lifelong Die Hard fan
- Acclaimed Comedy: Catch a show praised by publications including The Guardian, The Times and The Mail on Sunday
- Christmas in Hammersmith: See the show during its December 2026 run at Riverside Studios
Book your Yippee Ki Yay tickets and get ready for a very different kind of Die Hard night. With Richard Marsh taking the action, characters and comedy into his own hands, this is one festive theatre outing that certainly doesn't pull its punches!