Information

This production is currently on priority sale to Friends and Patrons of Birmingham Hippodrome. Become a Friend today! Tickets will go on sale as follows:

Mon 7 Apr, 11am – General onsale

The National Theatre’s Olivier Award-winning smash hit comes to Birmingham in a highly anticipated tour.

It’s time to change the game. The country that gave the world football has since delivered a painful pattern of loss. The England men’s team has the worst track record for penalties in the world, and manager 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.

From multi award-winning writer James Graham (Sherwood, BBC) and director Rupert Goold (Patriots, Cold War), this five-star ‘new stage epic’ (Telegraph) tells the uplifting, at times heartbreaking, and ultimately inspiring story of Gareth Southgate’s revolutionary tenure as England manager, in a ‘gripping’ (The Times) examination of nation and game.

A co-production with JAS Theatricals.

Casting to be announced.

Price

Tickets from £20

Prices and discounts subject to change

Running Time

Approximately 2 hours and 50 minutes including an interval

Age guidance

10+

Where?

Main Stage

This performance contains offensive language, strobe lights and bright lights directly focused at the audience and loud noises throughout.

Performances

Performances

Mon 9 Mar — Sun 15 Mar
  • Tue
    10 Mar
    7:30pm
    From: £20
  • Wed
    11 Mar
    2:00pm
    From: £20
  • Wed
    11 Mar
    7:30pm
    BSL Interpreted

    BSL Interpreted

    A signer, placed at the side of the stage, communicates the script and sounds of the show visually with gestures and facial expressions using British Sign Language.

    Audio Described

    Audio Described

    If you are blind or partially sighted, listen to a live description of all the action with a discreet headset at this performance.

    From: £20
  • Thu
    12 Mar
    2:00pm
    From: £20
  • Thu
    12 Mar
    7:30pm
    Captioned

    Captioned

    Similar to television subtitling – if you are deaf, deafened or hard of hearing you can watch the script unfold on a display board near the stage at this performance.

    From: £20
  • Fri
    13 Mar
    7:30pm
    From: £30
  • Sat
    14 Mar
    2:00pm
    From: £30
  • Sat
    14 Mar
    7:30pm
    From: £30
Discounts & Concessions

CONCESSIONS

We offer a range of discounts and concessions to enable everyone to enjoy an affordable visit to Birmingham Hippodrome.

FRIENDS

£10 off Tue 10 Mar, price band A-B
Thereafter £5 off price band A, £6 off price band B-C on Tue – Thu & Fri eve performances.
Limited availability

CONCESSIONS FOR 65+, UNDER 16s, FULL-TIME STUDENTS & CLAIMANTS

£3 off price band B, £4 off C-D Tue– Thu performances (limited availability).

GROUPS

Price band B – D on Tue – Thu & Fri eve performances
8+ tickets – Save £5 per ticket
16+ tickets – Save £6 per ticket
24+ tickets – Save £7 per ticket plus 1 FREE ticket

Call our dedicated Group Sales Team on 0121 689 3010 for more information and to book now!

CLICK HERE for further information on Group Bookings

EDUCATION ESTABLISHMENTS (UNDER 18s)

Tue – Thu performances

Parties of 10 or more pay £22.50 per ticket plus 1 FREE ticket for teacher/supervising adult for every 10 booked (2 free tickets for SEN bookings), price bands C-F.

CLICK HERE for further information on School Bookings.

STUDENT AND PASSPORT TO LEISURE

24 hours prior to a performance, best available seats for the lowest price, maximum 2 per booker, subject to availability

CLICK HERE for further information on our Standby Rate and our On the Day Postcode Scheme for Birmingham residents living in B6, B9, B10, B11 and B21

CONCESSIONS FOR PATRONS WITH DISABILITIES

£5 off tickets to all performances
2 for 1 tickets to all performances where a carer or companion is required

CLICK HERE for more information on our Access Performances

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Discounts and Concessions are offered subject to availability at the discretion of the Information and Sales Manager. Top three price bands only, unless otherwise stated. Restrictions may apply. Only one discount per ticket may apply, unless otherwise stated. Offers are non retrospective and cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. Valid ID must be presented where applicable. Additional discounts may be offered from time to time.

Food & Drink

The Circle Lounge

Join us pre-show for menus carefully created by Chef Angelina Adamo. Return to your seats in the interval for drinks and dessert, just a few steps away from the auditorium, complete with dedicated service team and use of private toilet facilities.

The Proscenium Lounge

Add some VIP sparkle to your Hippodrome experience with a Diamond or Champagne package in our luxurious lounge.

The Coffee Bar

Our Coffee Bar is open before the show and during the interval for hot and cold drinks, snacks or a quick and tasty bite to eat.

The Kiosks

You’ll find kiosks in the foyers selling a range of confectionery, Marshfield ice creams (which can also be pre-ordered) and chilled soft drinks as well as the current show programme.

Accessible Performances

We strive to provide access for all

For dates of audio-described, captioned or British Sign Language (BSL) interpreted performances, please see below. These vary from show to show.

If you would like to book for any accessible performance, please make sure you are signed up to our access registration scheme here. Once registered, you will be able to books seats online, see only relevant seats and information based on your needs – plus choose any relevant discounts. If you would prefer not to book online, you can speak to our friendly access advisors on 0121 689 1060.

  • Captioned: Thu 12 Mar, 7.30pm
  • BSL Interpreted: Wed 11 Mar, 7.30pm
  • Audio Described: Wed 11 Mar, 7.30pm

Concessions for patrons with disabilities

£5 off standard price tickets in all seating areas.
2 for 1 for disabled patrons who require the service/support of a companion.
Limited availability.

Further information

Information about our access registration scheme here
About our accessible performances here
About our accessible facilities here

"A THEATRICAL SPECTACLE AS UPLIFTING AS ANY ENGLAND VICTORY"

The Telegraph

"THE BEAUTIFUL GAME IN A BEAUTIFUL PLAY"

WhatsOnStage

"A BACK-OF-THE-NET WINNER"

The i

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