NT Live: Dear England

JULY 13, 2PM

a new play by James Graham
directed by Rupert Goold

Joseph Fiennes (The Handmaid’s Tale) plays Gareth Southgate in James Graham’s (Sherwood) gripping examination of nation and game.

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.

Filmed live on stage at the National Theatre, Rupert Goold (Judy) directs this spectacular new play.


The best of British theatre.

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National Theatre Live brings the best of British theatre to cinema screens all over the UK and beyond, from Tokyo to San Francisco.

With state-of-the-art filming techniques, tailored to every play, we bring you each performance as it happens, in all its glory. From close-ups that capture every flicker of emotion, to sweeping wide shots of the stage.

Whether you come along to the live broadcast, or catch one of many replays, you’ll have the best seats in the house.

And you’ll be part of something much bigger. There’ll be thousands of others all around the world watching along with you. Sharing every gasp, every laugh, every dramatic moment.

‘The beautiful game in a beautiful play’ – WhatsOnStage

‘A back-of-the-net winner’ – iNews

‘Joseph Fiennes mesmerises as Gareth Southgate’ – Telegraph

‘A brilliant fusion of sport and art’ – Evening Standard

‘A big-hearted, technically dazzling celebration of football’ – Time Out

‘What winning looks like’ – Financial Times

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