Dear England

It’s time to change the game. The country that gave the world football has since delivered a painful pattern of loss. The England men’s team has the worst track record for penalties in the world, and manager 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.

From multi award-winning writer James Graham (Sherwood, BBC), Dear England is a ‘gripping’ (The Times) and timely play that delves into the highs and lows of English football through the lens of Gareth Southgate’s transformative leadership. Directed by Rupert Goold (Patriots, Cold War) this five-star ‘new stage epic’ (Telegraph) captures the emotional journey of the England men’s team as they try to redefine success, resilience and pressure both on and off the pitch.

With stunning theatricality and powerful performances, don’t miss this Olivier Award-winning Best New Play that tells the uplifting, heartbreaking, and ultimately inspiring story of Gareth Southgate’s revolutionary tenure as England manager. Whether you are drawn to gripping drama, sharp cultural insight, or just great storytelling, Dear England is an unmissable theatrical experience for all.

Gwilym Lee (Bohemian Rhapsody; SAS Rogue Heroes) plays Gareth Southgate in this epic examination of nation and game. He is joined by a stellar cast, including Liz White (Life on Mars; Unforgotten) who plays sports psychologist Pippa Grange.

The cast also includes returning performers Josh Barrow as Jordan Pickford, Gunnar Cauthery as Gary Lineker, Tony Turner as Greg Dyke, John Hodgkinson as Greg Clarke, and Ryan Whittle who is taking on a new role as Harry Kane. They will be joined by new cast members Matt Bardock as Mike Webster, Jude Carmichael as Marcus Rashford, Gamba Cole as Raheem Sterling, Ryan Donaldson as Harry Maguire, Felixe Forde as Alex Scott, Kadell Herida as Jaden Sancho, Joshua Hill as Jordan Henderson, Tom Lane as Eric Dier, Martin Marquez as Sam Allardyce, Tane Siah as Bukayo Saka, and Tristan Waterson as Dele Alli.

Also joining the company are Jass Beki, Jordan Ford Silver, Courtney George, Will Harrison-Wallace, Miles Henderson, Philip Labey and Ellouise Shakespeare-Hart. The cast will also be playing additional roles as part of the ensemble.