The U.K. National Theatre ‘s hit production of play “ Dear England ” will return to its Olivier theater venue from March 10 – May 24, 2025, followed by a four-week run at its Theatre Nation partner, The Lowry in Salford, from May 29 – June 29, 2025.
James Graham ’s Olivier award-winning play, directed by Rupert Goold, tells the story of the England men’s soccer team under Gareth Southgate. As this summer’s UEFA Euro 2024 soccer championship takes place, the acclaimed play will evolve to include it and continue to examine the role the England team and manager play in English society. Director of the National Theatre, Rufus Norris, said: “‘Dear England’ is a captivating examination of football, leadership and English identity that has already resonated with so many people, and we now have the unique opportunity of re-staging it with a script which will reflect the outcome from this summer’s Euros.
In bringing the narrative right up to 2025, we acknowledge how pertinent and urgent the work is – a living, breathing play that cuts straight to the heart of our nation’s psyche.” Graham added: “To continue the life of ‘Dear England’ feels like coming top of the group and moving onto the knockout stages – it’s genuinely thrilling, and I’m so grateful to all the audiences who supported the show. Knowing that we welcomed thousands of people who had never seen a play before was a huge honor for us all, but also a responsibility.
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