National Theatre Live

Dear England 

A new play by James Graham 

Directed by Rupert Goold 

Joseph Fiennes (The Handmaid’s Tale) is England manager Gareth Southgate in this exciting and fast-paced play which examines the rocky relationship between the nation and football. 

James Graham (Sherwood)and Rupert Goold (Judy) reunite for and examination of the both nation and game, with Gina McKee (Line of Duty)as football psychologist Pippa Grange.

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.

Press reviews 

★★★★★ ‘A back-of-the-net winner’ (The i) 

★★★★★ ‘The beautiful game in a beautiful play’ (WhatsOnStage) 

★★★★★ ‘Tremendous’ (Telegraph) 

★★★★ ‘A brilliant fusion of sport and art’ (Evening Standard) 

★★★★ ‘Pitch-perfect’ (Times)