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This Olivier-winning play follows legendary football manager Gareth Southgate as he leads the England team towards victory.
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Dear England in London
James Graham's Olivier Award-winning 'Best New Play', Dear England explores the cultural significance of football in British society through a humorous and poignant drama. The play returns to the National Theatre for a limited 10-week run in March 2025, following two critically acclaimed runs.
Why you should see Dear England
- The production explores resilience, identity, and the relentless art of transformation.
- Since its opening in 2023, Dear England has been a huge hit with critics and audiences.
- The production will evolve and include new material about the England team's performance at the UEFA EURO 2024.
Dear England - The Story
Dear England explores the brilliance of the England football manager Gareth Southgate, the pressures faced by those involved in professional sport, and the role the England men’s football team played in driving the national psyche. It looks into the way Southgate changed the face of toxic masculinity in football, inspired by the famous open letter he wrote to England fans in 2021 when COVID was still raging.
Dear England cast and creatives
Dear England reunites writer James Graham (Punch, Sherwood) with director Rupert Goold (Patriots, Tammy Faye). They are joined by set designer Es Devlin, costume designer Evie Gurney, lighting designer Jon Clark, co-movement directors Ellen Kane and Hannes Langolf, co-sound designers Dan Balfour and Tom Gibbons, and video designer Ash J Woodward.
Casting is yet to be announced.
One of the most popular plays to see in London during 2023 and 2024, you don't need to be a football fan to enjoy everything that Dear England has to offer.
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Dear England Ticket Information
- Booking until:
Saturday, 24 May 2025
- Running time:
2hr 50min. Incl. 1 Interval.
- Important Information
This performance contains offensive language, strobe lights, bright lights directly focused at the audience and loud noises throughout.
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Once booked, tickets to Dear England are usually non exchangeable and non refundable as per our terms & conditions. In practice, however, we will do our best to accommodate your request as long as we are notified at least 48 hours before the performance. Please contact us for more information.
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Dear England reviews
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- Recommended for:
- Families (86%)
- Teenagers (87%)
- Couples (85%)
- Theatregoers (95%)
Latest customer reviews
All reviews are from customers who have been invited to leave a review just after seeing Dear England.
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Exceeded all expectation!Fabulous performance in the perfect auditorium. You don’t have to be a football fan to enjoy this show and if you are and know how it all ends, it is still exciting and thoroughly entertaining . Went with husband and teenage sons and everyone loved it.
C Reviewed on 25 May 2025 by Charlotte
United Kingdom
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Dear EnglandAbsolutely brilliant show in EVERY way. Go and see it!
L Reviewed on 24 May 2025 by Linda
Ireland
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Spot onBrilliant cast. Great acting. Thoroughly recommend.
P Reviewed on 20 May 2025 by Pippa
United Kingdom
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Dear England- please winThe show seems to try hard to be realistic and funny and is successful to an extent. And to sim to encourage understanding and sympathy for the people involved. But I found it hard to feel sorry for highly overpaid individuals who were just not good enough to achieve their mission’ when everything was set up in their favour for them to do so. Not just once, but twice
G Reviewed on 20 May 2025 by Gerry
United Kingdom
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Absolutely wonderfulWent to see it for my husbands birthday either our adult sons and their girlfriends. We all loved it… moving, thought provoking, evocative. Clever choreography, characters and scenery. Couldn’t fault the show. Wonderful!
C Reviewed on 19 May 2025 by Claire
United Kingdom
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If you remember the Gareth Southgate this is ‘A Must See’A clever and creative production. Gives you such an interesting insight into what goes into a national team. Emotional and funny, this is a must see if you are a football fan and remember this era and Gareth’s players.
M Reviewed on 18 May 2025 by Michele
United Kingdom
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Excellent show, highly recommendMy daughter saw this with her school and raved about it. She insisted her Dad and I go see it. We loved it too!
B Reviewed on 16 May 2025 by Bre-anne
United Kingdom
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Simply wonderfulFunny, moving and full of energy!
M Reviewed on 12 May 2025 by Megan
United Kingdom
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Thought provoking and entertaiingK Reviewed on 12 May 2025 by Ken
United Kingdom
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Captivated from start to finish.No advice needed. Handled perfectly by the staff.....quite a few flights of stairs to the theatre but there is a lift.
A Reviewed on 11 May 2025 by Ann
United Kingdom
2025
New production images released of DEAR ENGLAND, National Theatre
by Emmie Newitt | Monday, March 17 2025, 15:39
The National Theatre's acclaimed production, penned by James Graham, has made a triumphant return to London for a limited engagement before embarking on a UK tour.
wilym Lee (Gareth Southgate) in Dear England (2025) at the National Theatre. Photo by Marc Brenner
2025
New London theatre shows to watch in March 2025
by Emmie Newitt | Monday, March 10 2025, 14:15
Need inspiration for what to see in London this March? With incredible productions hitting the stage, we’ve rounded up seven must-see shows you should grab tickets for right now!
2025
London Theatre Week 2025 - Best Plays to see in London
by Emmie Newitt | Monday, February 24 2025, 10:15
London Theatre Week is well underway and it’s the perfect opportunity to experience the magic of the West End at fantastic prices. Today we’re sharing the 10 best plays to see in London as part of the promotional offer.
2025
Further casting announced for return of DEAR ENGLAND
by Emmie Newitt | Wednesday, January 29 2025, 18:58
The Olivier Award-winning play makes its highly anticipated return to London this March for a limited run, before transferring to Salford for an additional four weeks.
Dear England production image. Photo by Marc Brenner.
2024
Plays to look out for in London in 2025
by Emmie Newitt | Tuesday, December 17 2024, 10:33
With 2025 on the way, we are sharing with you 10 of the plays you need to look out for across the city in 2025 including My Neighbour Totoro and Second Best.
The plays to watch in London during 2025.
2024
Gwilym Lee to play Gareth Southgate in return of DEAR ENGLAND
by Emmie Newitt | Tuesday, December 17 2024, 10:41
James Graham's Olivier Award-winning 'Best New Play' returns to the London stage for a limited run in Spring 2025.
Gwilym Lee. Headshot provided by production.
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