about Death of England: Michael
★★★★
'A powerhouse performance by Thomas Coombes'
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A family in mourning. A man in crisis.
After the death of his dad, Michael is powerless and angry. In a state of heartbreak, he confronts the difficult truths about his father’s legacy and the country that shaped him. At the funeral, unannounced and unprepared, Michael decides it is time to speak.
Thomas Coombes stars in this scorching and fearless play which asks explosive and enduring questions about identity, race and class in Britain.
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 summer.
Package Deal
Save money when you book two or three of the Death of England plays at the same time*
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*Promotion valid on Premium and Band A seats across all three plays.
show details
Playing until
On Thursday 5 September at 3.30pm, the role of Michael will be played by CARY CRANKSON
@sohoplace has contactless ticketing for every performance. Tickets will be issued electronically 48 hours prior to the performance.
Day Seats: £25 Day Seats available in-person at the Box Office (Monday-Saturday) from 11.30am on the day of performance. Subject to availability.
Fair access: 50% off across all bands
Running time: 100 minutes, no interval
Age Recommendation: 14+
Please note: This production contains strobe/flashing lights, strong language and adult themes, including references to slavery, racism, sexual abuse, drug and alcohol abuse.
To download our Self Care Guide for the plays, please click here
Access Information
To book accessible seating for all of our performances; including wheelchair park seats please click here.
For bookings: 0330 333 5962 – [email protected]
Access Enquiries
Call us on 0330 333 5962 or email us at [email protected]. For further access information, please view our Accessibility page.
Access Performances
BSL
Audio Described
Captioned Performance
Access Enquiries
Call us on 0330 333 5962
or email us at [email protected]
For Eligibility details and futher details about accessibility within @sohoplace visit out accessibility page.
group & education
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Groups 10+
£49.50 Monday – Thursday performances, Premium and Band A
School Groups 10+
£25 Monday – Thursday performances, Band C
Group Booking Enquiries
Call us on +44 (0)330 333 4817
other plays in this season
Death of England: Michael reviews
'The most exciting stage acting in Britain'
The Times
★★★★
‘The exhilaration of Death of England is that you never know where it’s going’
Evening Standard
★★★★
'A powerhouse performance by Thomas Coombes'
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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.