DEAR ENGLAND
Joseph Fiennes (The Handmaid's Tale) plays Gareth Southgate in James Graham's (Best of Enemies) gripping examination of nation and game. Filmed live on stage at the National Theatre, Rupert Goold (Judy) directs this spectacular new play. NT Live: Dear England is in Australian cinemas February 9.
The country that gave the world football has since delivered a painful pattern of loss. Why can’t England’s men win at their own game? With the worst track record for penalties in the world, Gareth Southgate knows he needs to open his mind and face up to the years of hurt, to take team and country back to the promised land.
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It was a bit slow to begin with but loved listening to the accents and British humour again whilst in Aus. We enjoyed how they talked about teamwork and support for each other - great underlining message. The interval for the cinema was too long and we ended up leaving, so we didn't see the second half.
Enjoyed this much more than I thought I would, despite being a football fan. Funny and engaging, with interesting insights into how psychology and team building improved results.
Very entertaining and made all the better being at such a lovely venue!