Hit football play Dear England about Gareth Southgate is heading to Greater Manchester in regional exclusive

Smash hit football play Dear England is to head to Salford in a regional theatre exclusive, it has been announced today.

The Lowry is to host the National Theatre’s acclaimed show for a four-week run in Salford from 29 May to 29 June 2025, following the production returning to the National Theatre from 10 March to 24 May.

James Graham’s Olivier Award-winning play, directed by the Almeida Theatre’s Artistic Director, Rupert Goold, tells the story of the England men’s football team under Gareth Southgate. The original show followed the run-up and aftermath to three tournaments under the England manager's steer.

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As the nation watches the drama unfold at this summer’s UEFA EURO 2024, it has today been announced that the critically acclaimed play will evolve to include this year's European championship too. Producer say it will "continue to examine the crucial role the England team and manager play in English society".

Tickets, priced from £20, for both The Lowry and the National Theatre will go on sale to the General Public on Friday 14 June 2024 at 10am, coinciding with the start of the UEFA EURO 2024 tournament. However Lowry Members will have the chance to buy tickets from Thursday June 6.

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 restaging it with a script which will reflect the outcome from this summer’s Euros.

"In bringing the narrative right up to 2025, we acknowledge how pertinent and urgent the work is – a living, breathing play that cuts straight to the