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Dear England

03 Feb - 07 Feb

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Dear England

03 Feb - 07 Feb 2026

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The National Theatre’s Olivier Award-winning smash hit!

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) and director Rupert Goold (Patriots, Cold War), this five-star ‘new stage epic’ (Telegraph) tells the uplifting, at times heartbreaking, and ultimately inspiring story of Gareth Southgate’s revolutionary tenure as England manager, in a ‘gripping’ (The Times) examination of nation and game.

A co-production with JAS Theatricals.

Casting to be announced

Important information

Ticket prices: £20 - £55

Running time: 2 hours and 50 mins including interval

Age recommendation: 10+

Available to book:
24 February at 10 am – Ambassadors, Supporters, Gold Friends and Corporates
26 February at 10 am – Friends and Best Friends
28 February at 10 am – General

Concessions:
Friends – 25% off opening night and 5% off other performances
Ambassadors, Supporters, Best Friends and Gold Friends – 10% off
Corporate – £2 off
O60 – £3 off Thu matinee and Thu evening (bands A+B only)
U25 – £5 off Thu matinee and Thu evening (bands A – D)
Groups – 20+ 10% off, 40+ 20% off, 80+ 25% off

Content warning:
This performance contains offensive language, strobe lights, bright lights directly focused at the audience and loud noises throughout.

Access performances

Captioned: Thu 5th Feb

Audio Described: Fri 6th Feb

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Prelude Restaurant

Why not visit our restaurant…

Make your theatre trip extra special and dine in Prelude, a fresh and contemporary space inspired by the building’s art deco heritage.

With the hassle taken out, relax and enjoy our seasonal set price menu in Prelude. Your table is reserved for the whole evening, so you can enjoy your dessert and drinks in the show interval. Plus, Theatre Royal Friends can enjoy a 10% discount!

 


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Eat & Drink

Fresh, seasonal, and locally sourced produce. Enjoy the best in food and drink  at our restaurant Prelude or a quick delicious bite before the show.

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