Dear England
13 – 17 January 2026
Event details
The National Theatre’s Olivier Award-winning smash hit comes to Southampton 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.
From multi award-winning writer James Graham (Sherwood, BBC) and director Rupert Goold (Patriots, Cold War), this five-star ‘new stage epic’ (Telegraph) tells the uplifting, at times heartbreaking, and ultimately inspiring story of Gareth Southgate’s revolutionary tenure as England manager, in a ‘gripping’ (The Times) examination of nation and game.
★★★★★ ‘A theatrical spectacle as uplifting as any England victory’ The Telegraph
★★★★★ ‘A back-of-the-net winner’ The i
★★★★★ ‘A tremendous piece of entertainment’ Time Out
‘Uplifting, funny, and more entertaining than a World Cup final’ Tatler
Casting to be announced.
A co-production with JAS Theatricals.
Venue
Theatre — Mayflower Theatre
Price
Accessible performances
Information on accessible performances
Age advice
Recommended age 10+
Under 2s are not permitted
Running Time
Approx. 2hrs 50mins including an interval
Warnings
This production contains offensive language, loud noises, strobe lights, and bright lights directly focussed at the audience.
Discounts
Discounts do not apply to Price Zones E and F unless otherwise stated. All discounts are subject to availability and can be removed at any time.
Executive Membership 20% off two tickets on Tue 13 January or £6 off one ticket on top two prices at all other performances
Executive Plus Membership 20% off four tickets on Tue 13 January or £6 off two tickets on top two prices at all other performances
Access Member Discount £5 off
Student Special £5 off Zones A and B
Groups (5+) £5 off*
Groups (10+) £6 off and one free with every 20 paid*
Schools & Young Person’s Groups (10+) £19.50 each on Tue-Fri performances plus one free supervisor with every 10 tickets purchased. All additional supervisors are standard price**
*Not available online – please call 02380 711811
**Not available online – please email schools@mayflower.org.uk
Media
Extras
Dear England Touch Tour
Thu 15 January 2026 before the 2pm performance
To accompany the audio described performance of Dear England we are running a Touch Tour before the show at Mayflower Theatre. The Touch Tour will take place before the matinee performance.
A Touch Tour allows visually impaired patrons and those supporting them, the opportunity to familiarise themselves with elements of set, props and costumes before attending the show.
Please arrive 5-10 minutes before the Touch Tour begins.
To book your place on the Touch Tour please contact our Box Office on 02380 711811.
Afternoon Tea
Enjoy a lovely pot of tea and delicious classic treats in a calm space of our historic Grade-II listed theatre. You don’t need to be seeing a show – but if you do have matinee tickets, we will get you to your seat on time!
VIP Experiences
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