A small figure in a waistcoat stood in the centre of a giant England flag with their back to the camera with their hands in their pockets. Text reads The smash-hit National Theatre production Dear England. A new play by James Graham, directed by Rupert Goold, set design by Es Devlin. Includes a five star review from WhatsOnStage stating 'the beautiful game in a beautiful play'.

Dear England

Presented by National Theatre
£68 - £33
Leeds Grand Theatre

The National Theatre’s Olivier Award-winning smash hit comes to Leeds in a highly anticipated tour.

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.

Football and non-football fans alike will be brought to their feet in this joyous, five-star ‘new stage epic’ (Telegraph). From multi award-winning writer James Graham (Sherwood, BBC) and director Rupert Goold (Patriots, Cold War), Dear England tells the inspiring, at times heart-breaking, and ultimately uplifting story of Gareth Southgate’s revolutionary tenure as England manager.

David Sturzaker (Doctors, BBC) plays former England manager Gareth Southgate in this gripping examination of nation and game. He is joined by stage and screen actress Samantha Womack (Eastenders, BBC; The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe) as team psychologist Pippa Grange.

A co-production with JAS Theatricals.

Event information

Running Time: 2hr 50mins (approx. including interval)

Age Guidance: 10+ (parental guidance recommended)

Triggers and advisories: This performance contains offensive language, strobe lights, bright lights directly focused at the audience and loud noises throughout

Secret Seat Information

For concessions and Boxes from £70pp: boxoffice@leedsheritagetheatres.com / 0113 243 0808

Group bookings: groupbookings@leedsheritagetheatres.com / 0113 297 7040. Secondary schools can access £10 tickets and free in-school workshops. Contact group bookings for details.

Named performer info: Leeds Heritage Theatres cannot guarantee the appearance of any named artist and refunds will not be given on this basis

Prices include a £4 booking fee and where applicable, a £1.20 charge for postage will be payable.

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