National Theatre Live: Dear England

Dear England
Screening
Dear England

Event Date

Wed 27 Nov 2024

Event Time

10:00 - 13:05

Location

Cineworld Birmingham NEC, Resorts World Birmingham, Pendigo Way, Birmingham, Warwickshire, B40 1PS, England

15

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Cost

FREE

Recommended Age Group

16+

Curriculum Subject/s

  • Drama
  • English
  • Performing Arts
  • Physical Education
  • PSHE Education

Accessibility:

This live recording of James Graham's moving play about the beautiful game explores the highs and lows of the England football team, led by Gareth Southgate. Strong language features alongside themes of racism and resilience.

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Film title

NT Live: Dear England


Synopsis

The game of football famously originated in England, a matter of national pride that leads fans to chant at every Euros and World Cup that ‘football is coming home’. However, the England men’s team hasn’t won an international professional tournament since 1966 and has the worst track record for penalties in the world. Playwright James Graham reimagines the squad’s most memorable and stinging moments of recent years in this dramatisation staged by the National Theatre and recorded live. Focusing on the premiership of Gareth Southgate, the team’s manager from 2016 until 2024, the play journeys through the team’s quest to up their game, while also questioning attitudes to mental wellbeing, masculinity and racism. The staging cleverly manages to evoke both locker rooms and stadiums, bringing the charged atmosphere of these spaces into vivid relief. But at the heart of this reflection on ‘the beautiful game’ is a fascinating study on leadership and teamwork.

strong language

Director/s

Rupert Goold, Christine Lalla

Year

2024

Country of Production

United Kingdom

Genres

  • Based on a true story
  • Sport

Language

English

Duration

183 minutes

Venue name

Cineworld Birmingham NEC

Address

Resorts World Birmingham,
Birmingham ,
Warwickshire,
B40 1PS

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