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Olivier-Winning Soccer Themed Play ‘Dear England’ Set for London National Theatre Return – Global Bulletin


The U.K. National Theatre's hit production of play 'Dear England' will return to London and Salford in 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. 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. 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.

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