The sold-out National Theatre production transfers to the West End this Autumn.
It’s time to change the game.
The country that gave the world football has since delivered a painful pattern of loss. Why can’t England’s men win at their own game? With the worst track record for penalties in the world, Gareth Southgate knows he needs to open his mind and face up to the years of hurt to take team and country back to the promised land.
Joseph Fiennes’ portrayal of Gareth Southgate is ‘pitch-perfect’ (Time Out) in this ‘thrilling’ (Sunday Times) new play by James Graham, with set design by Es Devlin. Graham reunites with director Rupert Goold, following their acclaimed productions of Tammy Faye and Ink, in this gripping ‘new stage epic’ (Telegraph) about both nation and game.
West End premiere season begins 9th October at the Prince Edward Theatre.
Please note this is a fictionalised account of the struggles and successes of England’s football teams, based on extensive research and interviews. It features characters inspired by some real-life individuals, and some composite characters entirely imagined by the author.
__Assisted performances__
Audio described: 2pm Saturday 18 November
Captioned: 2pm Saturday 4 November
British sign language signed: 7pm Wednesday 29 November
Will Fletcher, who previously graced the West End stage in The Girl Who Fell, brings his talent to the cast of Dear England. more...
Lloyd Hutchinson, known for his extensive work with the National Theatre and the RSC, brought his seasoned stage presence to the cast of "Dear England," having previously graced London's West End in productions like "Twelfth Night" and "Stones in His Pockets." more...
Paul Thornley, who has an extensive theatre background including his role in the original company of "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" at the Palace Theatre, London, brings a wealth of experience to the cast of "Dear England." more...
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Dear England opened at the Prince Edward Theatre on Thursday Oct 19, 2023 and has now been running for 2 months.
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