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The BBC has released a trailer for the new drama Dear England. The four-part series is based on James Graham’s multi award-winning play. Check out the video here!

The BBC has announced the starting line-up for new drama Dear England (4x60), based on James Graham's hit National Theatre play about Gareth Southgate and the England men's football team.

Dear England dives deep into England's football culture and the pressures of success.

Recently, we had the chance to talk with Ryan Whittle, who is playing the role of Harry Kane after playing Eric Dier in the last two runs of Dear England. We discussed his journey to the stage, what it’s like returning to the world of football for the third time and how his university degree relates to the show.

The National Theatre has released all new rehearsal photos for its return of James Graham’s smash-hit production of Dear England. Check out the photos here!

The National Theatre has announced further casting for its highly anticipated return of James Graham's smash-hit production of Dear England as rehearsals begin on the South Bank.

Papatango has announced that their 2024 New Writing Prize will open for submissions at noon on Wednesday 17 January, until noon on Monday 11 March. Plus, this year's winning play, Some Demon by Laura Waldren, will transfer to Bristol Old Vic from 9 to 13 July.

Relocating James Graham’s exhilarating Dear England after a successful run at its home at the National Theatre to the West End’s Prince Edward Theatre was a wise decision.

Dear England, the National Theatre’s critically acclaimed, smash-hit production has now opened in the West End. Check out all new photos here!

Papatango has announced that Laura Waldren has won the 15th annual Papatango New Writing Prize for her first full-length play Some Demon, from 1,468 entries. Learn more about Waldren and her play here!

A new trailer has been released for the National Theatre’s highly acclaimed West End transfer of Dear England. Check out the video here!

The National Theatre has announced full casting for its highly acclaimed production of Dear England, transferring to the West End this Autumn. This new smash-hit play by James Graham, directed by Rupert Goold, tells the story of the England men’s football team under Gareth Southgate. It will play at the Prince Edward Theatre from 9 October 2023 for a strictly limited 14-week run.

The Production Exchange (TPE) welcomes the BBC's youngest Political Correspondent Ione Wells to its Board of Trustees as Chair. Ione replaces Baroness Angela Smith, the Leader of the Opposition in the House of Lords. Baroness Smith has chaired the charity through its first decade of activity as a champion, mentor and representative of a wide variety of creative practitioners.

The National Theatre is now presenting Dear England, a new play by James Graham, directed Rupert Goold, telling the story of the England men's football team under Gareth Southgate's management. Let's see what the critics had to say...

With humour and sympathy, James Graham's play gives the nation the leader it needs

The National Theatre has announced the full cast for Dear England, a new play by James Graham telling the story of the England men’s football team under Gareth Southgate’s management. See rehearsal photos!

Relish Theatre in association with Park Theatre present the world premiere of award-winning playwright James McDermott's new play Time And Tide, directed by Rob Ellis.

Relish Theatre will present the world premiere of award-winning writer James McDermott's new play. Time and Tide was longlisted for The Verity Bargate Award, the Bruntwood and Papatango Playwriting Prizes, and developed as part of Park Theatre's Script Accelerator Programme.

Relish Theatre in association with Park Theatre will present the world premiere of award-winning playwright James McDermott's new play TIME AND TIDE, directed by Rob Ellis. Starring Wendy Nottingham as May (Vera Drake, Peaky Blinders, Mr Selfridge), Paul Easom as Ken, Elliot Liburd as Daz, and Josh Barrow as Nemo, the production runs from 5-29 February 2020, with a national press night on Friday 7 February.

Lit is an astonishing debut play from Sophie Ellerby telling the tale of Bex, a teen adrift in a world full of threats with wit, wisdom and overwhelming humanity. Eve Austin is in award-winning form as the girl on the edge.