See Joseph Fiennes and the cast of 'Dear England' in rehearsal photos

Following its critically acclaimed run at the National Theatre earlier this year, Dear England will transfer to the West End for a strictly limited run at the Prince Edward Theatre.

Kate Riley
Kate Riley

Take a first look at the cast of Dear England in rehearsals before the match kicks off later this month. Dear England is at the Prince Edward Theatre from 9 October 2023 to 13 January 2024.

Joseph Fiennes stars as Gareth Southgate as he attempts to change the mindset of the national men's football team and confront years of losing streaks. Dervla Kirwan will join him as sports psychologist Pippa Grange. Find out more about the real footballers in Dear England with our guide.

Rupert Goold will direct James Graham's dramatisation of Gareth Southgate's management. The creative team for the production also includes set designer Es Devlin, costume designer Evie Gurney, lighting designer Jon Clark, sound designers Dan Balfour and Tom Gibbons, video designer Ash J Woodward, and movement directors Ellen Kane and Hannes Langolf.

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Dear England Rehearsals - LT - 1200x600

Dear England Rehearsals - LT - 1200x600

Dear England Rehearsals - LT - 1200x600

Dear England Rehearsals - LT - 1200x600

Dear England Rehearsals - LT - 1200x600

Dear England Rehearsals - LT - 1200x600

Dear England Rehearsals - LT - 1200x600

Photo credit: Joseph Fiennes and the cast of Dear England (Photos by Marc Brenner)

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