Dear England – A Powerful New Play Live in Milton Keynes

📍 Location: Milton Keynes Theatre, 500 Marlborough Gate, Milton Keynes MK9 3NZ
📅 Dates: 20-24 January 2026 (inclusive)
🕒 Time: Evening (7:30pm) and matinee (2:30pm) performances available
🎟️ Price: From £15 (+ £3.95 transaction fee)
🌐 More Information: via Milton Keynes Theatre

About the Production

Dear England is the Olivier Award–winning stage play by acclaimed British playwright James Graham, known for his sharp, research-led storytelling and real-world political and cultural dramas.

Based on extensive interviews and real events, the play takes audiences inside the modern England football setup, exploring leadership, pressure, national identity, and belief at the highest level of sport. Since its West End debut, Dear England has received widespread critical praise for its emotional depth, authenticity, and accessibility to both football fans and theatre audiences.

What the Story Explores

Set against the backdrop of modern England, the production charts the transformation of the national football team under a new leadership philosophy. It captures defining moments, setbacks, and breakthroughs that reshaped both the squad and public perception.

Critics have highlighted the play’s ability to balance large-scale sporting drama with intimate human stories, using fast-paced dialogue, humour, and psychological insight to bring real-life figures and events vividly to the stage.

Why See Dear England in Milton Keynes?

• One of the most celebrated British plays of recent years, winner of major theatre awards

• Written by an established, award-winning playwright with a reputation for factual accuracy and depth

• Praised by audiences and critics alike for being emotionally engaging, funny, and thought-provoking

• Ideal for football fans, theatre lovers, and anyone interested in modern British culture

• A rare opportunity to experience a major West End success on tour in a regional theatre setting

The Milton Keynes run makes this landmark production accessible outside London, without losing the scale, impact, or emotional intensity that made it such a standout success.

An Unmissable Night at the Theatre

Whether you follow football religiously or simply enjoy powerful, real-world storytelling, Dear England delivers a compelling and memorable theatre experience. Grounded in real events and created by trusted voices in British theatre, this production offers both entertainment and insight—making it one of the must-see shows of the season.