Bunko Productions

02/07/2026

Picture it: Atalanta turn up to Penydarren Park on 16th September 1987 expecting a gentle non-league warm-up. What they got was 8,000 fans roaring, a pitch with more lumps than a school dinner, and a home side who genuinely thought they could do this.

Two clubs. One dream. Absolutely no chance — allegedly. We won the home leg 2-1. That's the bit we're putting in lights.

This Autumn, find out how Merthyr Tydfil did the impossible for ninety minutes (and how Anthony Bunko turned it into one of the funniest scripts to come out of the Valleys in years).

👇 Comment "CORNETTO" for advance access.



Dychmygwch hyn: Atalanta'n cyrraedd Parc Penydarren ar y 16eg o Fedi 1987, yn disgwl gêm gynhesu fach hawdd. Be ges nhw oedd 8,000 o ffans yn rhuo, cae fel maes parcio, a thîm cartre o'n credu, go iawn, bo nhw'n gallu neud hyn.
Dau glwb. Un freuddwyd. Dim gobaith o gwbwl — yn ôl pob sôn. Fe enillon ni'r goes gartre 2-1. Dyna'r darn ry'n ni'n roi lan ar yr arwydd.
Yr Hydref hwn, ffindwch mas shwd nath Merthyr Tudful y peth amhosib am naw deg munud (a shwd nath Anthony Bunko'i droi'n un o'r sgriptiau mwya doniol i ddod mas o'r Cymoedd ers blynyddoedd).
👇 Sgwennwch "CORNETTO" am wybodaeth gynnar.

30/06/2026

16th September 1987. Penydarren Park. Merthyr Tydfil 2-1 Atalanta — the night a part-time side from
the Valleys put one over Italian football royalty in front of a heaving home crowd. (We lost the away leg,
but nobody in Merthyr mentions that bit.) ⚽

JUST ONE CORNETTO — written by Anthony Bunko, directed by Neil Maidman — comes to Aberdare Coliseum this Autumn.

Want to be first in the queue when tickets go on sale? There's only one way in. Comment the magic
word below. You know the one. It's in the title. It's also delicious.
Comment 'CORNETTO' for advance ticket access.



116eg o Fedi 1987. Parc Penydarren. Merthyr Tudful 2-1 Atalanta — y noson aeth tîm rhan-amser o'r Cymoedd benben âg enwogion pêl-droed o'r Eidal, o flaen torf gartref wyllt. (Fe gollon ni'r ail goes draw, ond does neb ym Merthyr yn sôn am hynny.) 🍦⚽
Mae JUST ONE CORNETTO — wedi'i hysgrifennu gan Anthony Bunko, a'i chyfarwyddo gan Neil Maidman — yn dod i Goliseum Aberdâr yr Hydref hwn.
Moyn bod gynta yn y ciw pan ddaw'r tocynnau mas? Un ffordd yn unig sydd 'na mewn. Sgwennwch y gair hud lawr fan hyn. Chi'n gwbod pa un. Mae e yn y teitl. Ac mae e'n flasus 'fyd.
👇 Sgwennwch "CORNETTO" lawr fan hyn am wybodaeth gynnar am docynnau.

28/06/2026

JUST ONE CORNETTO - is a laugh-out-loud, feel-good comedy play which captures the weeks building up to, and the night that a football match united two different cultures, two different countries through a dash of love, a barrelful of struggles and the odd steam pie or two!!!

coming to Aberdare Coliseum in the early Autumn
Written by ANTHONY BUNKO
Directed by NEIL MAIDMAN
Producer – ANGELA GOULD

Want to secure your seats 48 hours before the general public? It's simple:
1️⃣ Comment the word "CORNETTO" below right now!

25/06/2026

Come on, let’s get those ice creams🍦🍦🍦

Be the first to learn about tickets to this mad, play in the Gurnwah style, by commenting (and sharing this post, please) the words ‘Cornetto’, below!!!

THE SECRET IS OUT! 🍦⚽️ Two clubs. One dream. Absolutely zero chance of anyone staying sensible.



Bunko Productions presents JUST ONE CORNETTO — a brand-new comedy play by Anthony Bunko, directed by Neil Maidman.







We’re taking you back to September 1987 for the legendary, hilarious, and completely true-ish story of the night Merthyr Town F.C. took on the mighty Italian giants Atalanta in the European Cup Winners' Cup. Expect massive laughs, structural 80s perms, an Atalanta scout trying to figure out what a "cob" is, and a frankly ridiculous amount of ice cream.



The magic is heading to the Coliseum Theatre in Aberdare this Autumn 2026! 🏛✨ (Full stellar cast announcement coming very soon!)



🚨 HOW TO GET TICKETS FIRST 🚨

Because demand for this is going to melt faster than a soft-serve cone in the Valleys drizzle, we are opening up an exclusive Priority Booking List.



Want to secure your seats 48 hours before the general public? It's simple:



1️⃣ Comment the word "CORNETTO" below right now! 👇

2️⃣ Our automated box office goalie will slide into your DMs with an exclusive ticket link 48 hours before general sale.



Don't miss the funniest night out of 2026. Comment CORNETTO below, tag your match-day squad, and let's get ready to rumble! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 🆚 🇮🇹









MAE’R CYFRINACH ALLAN! 🍦⚽️ Dau glwb. Un breuddwyd. Dim siawns o gwbl y bydd neb yn aros yn synhwyrol.



Mae Bunko Productions yn cyflwyno JUST ONE CORNETTO — comedi ddrama newydd sbon gan Anthony Bunko, wedi’i gyfarwyddo gan Neil Maidman.



Rydym yn mynd â chi yn ôl i Fedi 1987 am y stori chwedlonol, doniol, m-gystadlaeth o’r noson Merthyr Town F.C. Wrth iddynt wynebu’r arwrion Eidalwyr Atalanta yn Nhwpan y Llewyr Cau Prydain Ewropeaidd. Disgwylwch i chwerthin , termau strwythuredig yr 80au, Atalanta yn ceisio darganfod beth yw "cob", a lot fawr o hufen iâ.



Mae’r sioe yn teithio i Theatr y Coliseum yn Aberdâr yr Hydref 2026! 🏛✨ (Cyhoeddiad llawn y cast yn dod yn fuan iawn!)



🚨 SUT I GAEL TOCYNNAU 🚨

Oherwydd y galw am y sioe yma bydd y tocynnau yn gwethu’n gyflym, rydym yn agor Rhestr Archebu Blaenoriaeth unigryw.



Eisiau sicrhau eich seddi 48 awr cyn y cyhoedd gyffredinol? Mae'n syml:



1️⃣ Sylwch y gair "CORNETTO" isod rwan! 👇

2️⃣ Bydd ein swyddfa docynnau awtomataidd yn llithro i'ch DMau gyda docyn unigryw 48 awr cyn y gwerthiant cyhoeddus.



Peidiwch â cholli noson mwyaf o 2026. Ysgriennwch CORNETTO isod, tagiwch eich tîm y gêm, gadewch i ni baratoi i ffrwydro! 🏴 🆚 🇮🇹

24/06/2026

THE SECRET IS OUT! 🍦⚽️ Two clubs. One dream. Absolutely zero chance of anyone staying sensible.



Bunko Productions presents JUST ONE CORNETTO — a brand-new comedy play by Anthony Bunko, directed by Neil Maidman.







We’re taking you back to September 1987 for the legendary, hilarious, and completely true-ish story of the night Merthyr Town F.C. took on the mighty Italian giants Atalanta in the European Cup Winners' Cup. Expect massive laughs, structural 80s perms, an Atalanta scout trying to figure out what a "cob" is, and a frankly ridiculous amount of ice cream.



The magic is heading to the Coliseum Theatre in Aberdare this Autumn 2026! 🏛✨ (Full stellar cast announcement coming very soon!)



🚨 HOW TO GET TICKETS FIRST 🚨

Because demand for this is going to melt faster than a soft-serve cone in the Valleys drizzle, we are opening up an exclusive Priority Booking List.



Want to secure your seats 48 hours before the general public? It's simple:



1️⃣ Comment the word "CORNETTO" below right now! 👇

2️⃣ Our automated box office goalie will slide into your DMs with an exclusive ticket link 48 hours before general sale.



Don't miss the funniest night out of 2026. Comment CORNETTO below, tag your match-day squad, and let's get ready to rumble! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 🆚 🇮🇹









MAE’R CYFRINACH ALLAN! 🍦⚽️ Dau glwb. Un breuddwyd. Dim siawns o gwbl y bydd neb yn aros yn synhwyrol.



Mae Bunko Productions yn cyflwyno JUST ONE CORNETTO — comedi ddrama newydd sbon gan Anthony Bunko, wedi’i gyfarwyddo gan Neil Maidman.



Rydym yn mynd â chi yn ôl i Fedi 1987 am y stori chwedlonol, doniol, m-gystadlaeth o’r noson Merthyr Town F.C. Wrth iddynt wynebu’r arwrion Eidalwyr Atalanta yn Nhwpan y Llewyr Cau Prydain Ewropeaidd. Disgwylwch i chwerthin , termau strwythuredig yr 80au, Atalanta yn ceisio darganfod beth yw "cob", a lot fawr o hufen iâ.



Mae’r sioe yn teithio i Theatr y Coliseum yn Aberdâr yr Hydref 2026! 🏛✨ (Cyhoeddiad llawn y cast yn dod yn fuan iawn!)



🚨 SUT I GAEL TOCYNNAU 🚨

Oherwydd y galw am y sioe yma bydd y tocynnau yn gwethu’n gyflym, rydym yn agor Rhestr Archebu Blaenoriaeth unigryw.



Eisiau sicrhau eich seddi 48 awr cyn y cyhoedd gyffredinol? Mae'n syml:



1️⃣ Sylwch y gair "CORNETTO" isod rwan! 👇

2️⃣ Bydd ein swyddfa docynnau awtomataidd yn llithro i'ch DMau gyda docyn unigryw 48 awr cyn y gwerthiant cyhoeddus.



Peidiwch â cholli noson mwyaf o 2026. Ysgriennwch CORNETTO isod, tagiwch eich tîm y gêm, gadewch i ni baratoi i ffrwydro! 🏴 🆚 🇮🇹

23/06/2026

Modern sports science loves to talk about electrolytes, protein shakes, and strict dietary plans. But let’s be entirely honest about how real history was made on a rainy night in September 1987. 🔴⚪️

How did a squad from the valleys absolutely stun a massive Italian powerhouse? Rumour has it, our goalscorers didn't touch a single green leaf. Instead, they fueled up right here at Penydarren Park on the ultimate double-carb masterclass: a fresh, towering Cob & Chips dripping in warm gravy. 🥖🍟

It is a well-documented local fact that cramming an entire portion of chips into a buttered roll gives you a 400% increase in volley accuracy. 💥

But look closely at the tactical diagram... why on earth is a classic Italian ice cream plunged directly into the center of the gravy? 🍦👀 Did a scout from Atalanta try to sabotage the pre-match meal, or did we just discover the ultimate sweet-and-savory international fusion?

We are cooking up a brand-new comedy play about the most legendary, chaotic night in Merthyr’s sporting history. It's warm, it's retro, and it will cause heartburn.

Stay tuned. The full lineup drops tomorrow - Weds 24th June!



Mae gwyddor chwaraeon fodern wrth ei bodd yn siarad am electrolytau, ysgwyd protein, a chynlluniau dietegol llym. Ond gadewch i ni fod yn hollol onest ynglŷn â sut y gwnaed hanes go iawn ar noson lawog ym mis Medi 1987. Sut wnaeth carfan o'r cymoedd syfrdanu pwerdy Eidalaidd enfawr yn llwyr? Yn ôl y sôn, ni chyffwrddodd ein sgorwyr goliau ag un ddeilen werdd. Yn lle hynny, fe wnaethon nhw danio yma ym Mharc Penydarren ar y dosbarth meistr dwbl-garbohydrad eithaf: Cob a Sglodion ffres, tyrau yn diferu mewn saws cynnes. Mae'n ffaith leol sydd wedi'i dogfennu'n dda bod crafu dogn cyfan o sglodion i mewn i rolyn menyn yn rhoi cynnydd o 400% i chi mewn cywirdeb foli. Ond edrychwch yn ofalus ar y diagram tactegol... pam ar y ddaear mae hufen iâ Eidalaidd clasurol wedi'i blymio'n uniongyrchol i ganol y saws? A wnaeth sgowt o Atalanta geisio sabotio'r pryd cyn y gêm, neu a wnaethon ni ddarganfod y cyfuniad rhyngwladol melys a sawrus gorau? Rydym yn coginio drama gomedi newydd sbon am y noson fwyaf chwedlonol, anhrefnus yn hanes chwaraeon Merthyr. Mae'n gynnes, mae'n retro, a bydd yn achosi llosg y galon.

08/06/2026

The "Cinderella" of the Valleys 👑

Forget the glass slipper. In Merffa, we identify our icons by their mud-splattered retro boots and their ability to balance an ice cream mid-match. 🍦⚽️

We have it on good authority that this legendary leg once struck fear into the hearts of European defenders... or maybe that was just the brain freeze talking.

Can you guess which 1987 Merthyr legend this pin belongs to? Drop your answers below before it melts! 👇

Sinderela" y Cymoedd 👑

Anghofiwch am yr esgid wydr. Ym Merffa, rydym yn adnabod ein heiconau yn ôl eu hesgidiau retro wedi'u sblasio â mwd a'u gallu i gydbwyso hufen iâ yng nghanol gêm. 🍦⚽️

Mae gennym awdurdod da bod y goes chwedlonol hon unwaith wedi taro ofn yng nghalonnau amddiffynwyr Ewropeaidd... neu efallai mai dim ond yr ymennydd oedd yn siarad.

Allwch chi ddyfalu pa chwedl Merthyr 1987 sy'n perthyn i'r pin hwn? Gollyngwch eich atebion isod cyn iddo doddi!
Anthony Bunko Jonathan Owen

07/06/2026

Some strange talented individuals turned up at my house today looking for JUST ONE CORNETTO..... so we sat down and had a little read through of some comedy thing .....more to follow

05/06/2026

Alright butt, but we need to talk. We’ve seen some intense training regimes in our time, but usually, they involve fewer dairy products and slightly more running. 🍦👀

Is it a snack? Is it a coping mechanism? Is it a tactical dietary choice for an upcoming match? We’re not saying anything just yet, but things are about to get very cold, very creamy, and incredibly chaotic.

Drop your guesses below. How many could you actually polish off before the brain freeze sets in? 👇. Share this post if you can, butt!

Anthony Bunko