The cast of the Olivier Award-winning ‘Best New Play’, Dear England share the exciting “energy and the spirit of football” at the Lowry.
The production that tells the story of Gareth Southgate’s role as the England manager has already seen success at the Salford theatre.
The show has already begun its month-long run at the Lowry, starting on Thursday 29 May, and will run until Sunday 29 June.
From the multiple-award winning writer James Graham – the show is in Salford this month direct from its 10-week run at the National Theatre in London.
The inspiring production had its world premiere in the Olivier theatre on 20 June 2023, and then was transferred to the Prince Edward Theatre, in London’s West End, from 9 October 2023 to 13 January 2024, where it broke box office records.
Since then, the production, which won ‘Best New Play’ at the 2024 Olivier Awards, and has been updated following last year’s UEFA EURO 2024 tournament to reflect Southgate’s final chapter as England manager.
The play has also seen success with it being shown in cinemas across the UK during 2024, being screened almost 2,500 times, with Dear England also being commissioned by the BBC for a four-part drama based on the play.
And these views were shared by both Felixe Forde, who plays the role of Alex Scott, and Josh Barrow who plays England number one Jordan Pickford.
Joshua, who is returning for the role of Pickford said: ” The response has been really really great, and with the new ending.
“So, we only had up to Qatar (2022 World Cup) at that point, when Kane missed the penalty against France – so with the ending of the most recent tournament (Euro 202) the show feels more bookended.”
He continued: “I have definitely preferred that definitive ending, as now we have that beginning, your middle and now your end.”
And with a new group of cast members including the Felixe Ford playing the role of Alex Scott, Felixe spoke about the excitement of being involved in the production.
Felixe said: “It has been amazing, it electric – the stage design and how the stage moves round and rotates, it just feels like a stadium.
“You really get the energy and spirit of football. Even if you aren’t really a fan of football, I feel like this play will really help you understand why people care so much.”
The show will continue to run at the Lowry from today (Tuesday 3 June) and will continue until Sunday 29 June – with tickets being available here.
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