Dear England Announces UK Tour Autumn 2025
The critically acclaimed play Dear England, written by James Graham and directed by Rupert Goold, is set to embark on a major tour this autumn. Following its successful runs at the National Theatre in summer 2023 and a celebrated West End transfer, the production—about Gareth Southgate’s transformative vision for the England men’s football team—returns to audiences nationwide.
A Winning Formula for National Success
James Graham described the tour as “winning the treble” after its successful National and West End runs. Reflecting on the project, Graham said:
“As someone from a community that had limited access to culture growing up, I’m especially aware of how vital it is to share work of such a scale beyond the capital. And as a lifelong theatre and England fan, the chance to tell a story about the beautiful game and through the prism of Gareth Southgate’s transformative term has been a privilege.”
This production, celebrated for its incredible movement, stirring music, and dynamic staging, is now poised to reach even more theatre fans across the country.
Tour Dates & Venues
The tour kicks off at Plymouth Theatre Royal on 15 September 2025 and will travel through the following venues:
Nottingham Theatre Royal: 23–27 September 2025
Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury: 7–18 October 2025
Sheffield Lyceum: 21–25 October 2025
Leeds Grand Theatre: 4–8 November 2025
Theatre Royal Newcastle: 11–15 November 2025
Chichester Festival Theatre: 20–29 November 2025
In 2026, the tour continues at:
Mayflower Theatre, Southampton: 13–17 January 2026
Milton Keynes Theatre: 20–24 January 2026
New Theatre, Oxford: 27–31 January 2026
Norwich Theatre Royal: 3–7 February 2026
New Victoria Theatre, Woking: 10–14 February 2026
Alhambra Theatre, Bradford: 17–21 February 2026
New Wimbledon Theatre: 24–28 February 2026
Liverpool Empire Theatre: 3–7 March 2026
Birmingham Hippodrome: 10–14 March 2026
Casting for the tour will be announced shortly.
Under the visionary direction of Rupert Goold, the production creative team:
Set Designer: Es Devlin
Costume Designer: Evie Gurney
Lighting Designer: Jon Clark
Co-Movement Directors: Ellen Kane and Hannes Langolf
Video Designer: Ash J Woodward
Co-Sound Designers: Dan Balfour and Tom Gibbons
Additional Music: Max Perryment
Book Your Tickets Now
Don’t miss the opportunity to see Dear England—a compelling portrayal of Gareth Southgate’s legacy, the beautiful game, and the power of transformative leadership. With its mix of incredible storytelling and unforgettable stagecraft, this production is set to be one of the standout theatre events of 2025 and early 2026.
