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Death of England: Closing Time

★★★★
‘A riotous comedy with a serious sting’
The Guardian

There are two sides to every story.

Grieving the loss of the family shop with their dreams destroyed, Denise and daughter-in-law Carly are left to pick up the pieces of their relatives’ mistakes.

Sharon Duncan-Brewster and Erin Doherty play Denise and Carly in this thought-provoking drama that explores family dynamics, race, colonialism and cancel culture.

DEATH OF ENGLAND: THE PLAYS
Following acclaimed seasons at the National Theatre, Clint Dyer and Roy Williams’ extraordinary series of three state of the nation plays, DEATH OF ENGLAND, will be performed together for the very first time for a strictly limited season @sohoplace.

These three interconnected plays are, by turns, exhilarating, profoundly moving, funny but furious, and deeply theatrical. Watch one as a standalone experience or discover the connections between two or three of the plays as Michael, Delroy, Denise and Carly navigate the joys and challenges of what it means to be British in 2024.

Starring Paapa Essiedu (I May Destroy You, Gangs of London), Thomas Coombes (Baby Reindeer), Erin Doherty (The Crown) and Sharon Duncan-Brewster (Dune) and directed by Clint Dyer, the “uniquely brilliant” (Evening Standard) DEATH OF ENGLAND is set to be the theatrical event of the year.

Theatre
@sohoplace

Booking
Thursday 22 August – Saturday 28 September
View or download the Death of England Season performance schedule here

Tickets from
£20
Prices include a £1.25 sustainability levy

Running Time
1hr 50 mins no interval

Age recommendation
14+

Content Warning
This production contains strobe/flashing lights, strong language and adult themes, including references to slavery, racism, sexual abuse, drug and alcohol abuse.

SEASON

Death of England: Michael

Death of England: Michael
Thomas Coombes stars in this scorching and fearless play which asks explosive
and enduring questions about identity, race and class in Britain.

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Death of England: Delroy

Death of England: Delroy
Starring Paapa Essiedu, Death of England: Delroy is the searing story of a
Black working class man searching for truth and confronting his relationship with Britain.

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CAST

CREATIVES

By Clint Dyer & Roy WilliamsAuthor
Clint DyerDirector
Sadeysa Greenaway
-Bailey
Co-Set and Costume Designer
ULTZCo-Set and Costume Designer
Jackie ShemeshLighting Designer
Benjamin GrantCo-Sound Designer
Pete MalkinCo-Sound Designer
Anastasia Osei-KuffourAssociate Director

Booking

Thursday 22 August – Saturday 28 September
View or download the Death of England Season performance schedule here

Theatre
@sohoplace

Running Time
1hr 50 mins no interval

Age recommendation
14+

Content Warning
This production contains strobe/flashing lights, strong language and adult themes, including references to slavery, racism, sexual abuse, drug and alcohol abuse.

Please note: On Tuesday 17 September at 7.30pm, the role of Carly will be played by KATE DONNACHIE and Denise will be played by PAULETTE P. WILLIAMS

Please note: Photography and recording of any kind is strictly prohibited.
The producers cannot guarantee the appearance of any particular artist at any performance, as this is subject to a variety of factors including illness, injury, or events beyond the producers’ control. No refunds or exchanges will be offered as a result of an artist’s unavailability to perform at any performance.

Tickets from

£20
Prices include a £1.25 sustainability levy

Package Deal
Save money when you book two or three of the Death of England shows at the same time*
Buy 3 shows together here
Buy 2 shows together here
*Promotion valid on Premium and Band A seats across all three shows.

Groups 10+ 
£49.50, Monday – Thursday performances, Premium and Band A

School Groups 10+ 
£25, Monday – Thursday performances, Band C

 

VISITING THE VENUE

@sohoplace is located in Soho Place, the first new street name in Soho for 72 years.
For more information click here

By Tube
Nearest underground station is Tottenham Court Road

By Train
@sohoplace is approximately 15-18 minutes from Charing Cross Station. For times and more information please visit National Rail Enquiries.