National Theatre Productions is producing.
England stars such as captain Harry Kane and Raheem Sterling are also played in the show by actors.
Dear Englandhas performed to capacity crowds on the National Theatres Olivier stage since its June 20 opening.
Joseph Fiennes who portrays Gareth Southgate,the England men’s soccer team manager in the play ‘Dear England.‘Marc Brenner
Its another in a long line of recent hits for Artistic Director Rufus Norris.
Designer Stella McCartney, who created the team GB uniforms at the 2016 Olympics, visited.
Goold spoke of receiving so many emails from people saying, I dont know anything about football.
Joseph Fiennes portrays Gareth Southgate in Dear England at National Theatre. Photo by Marc Brenner
Im not interested in football, but I really liked it, which is great.
People have said its a populist show, Goold mused.
I think thats true, but in a really good way.
I think it tries to in the way that football can be.
I think itll be a great Christmas show.
No reason why not.
Its a rollicking night out.
The huge theater hit has attracted attention from filmmakers, producers and studios.
Both Rupert and I have been surprised by the level of interest, Graham said.
However, he and Goold have yet to make a decision.
Story not over
One reason for this is that the story isnt over yet.
Southgates England contract stretches into 2024 when he will lead his team to Germany for the Euro 2024 competition.
Available theaters in the West End are as rare as hens teeth.
But the Prince Edward had an opening.
Goolds creative team will ready the Prince Edward Theatre for the beautiful play about the so-called beautiful game.
Casting by Bryony Jarvis Taylor;dialect coach Richard Ryderand associate director Elin Schofield.
Goold has also filmed the show for NT Live.
