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Death of England: Michael Tickets

Name: Death of England: Michael
Start: 2024-08-03T15:30:00
End: 2024-08-03T17:30:00
Location: @sohoplace

Grieving son explodes at dad's funeral, sparking a raw exploration of race, class, and identity in modern Britain. Death of England: Michael is on for a limited run only @sohoplace.

Why Watch Death of England: Michael

Brace yourself for an unflinching look at modern Britain in Death of England: Michael, the first chapter of a trilogy by renowned playwrights Clint Dyer and Roy Williams. Previously performed at the National Theatre with actor Rafe Spall in the lead, Thomas Coombes (Baby Reindeer, Slow Horses) takes over for the run at @sohoplae. The play explodes at a family funeral as Michael confronts his father's legacy and the societal structures that shaped him, leaving the audience questioning the very fabric of modern Britain.

The story

Following his father's death, Michael finds himself lost in a whirlwind of emotions. At the funeral, the anger boils over. Instead of a traditional eulogy, Michael delivers a raw and unfiltered speech that exposes buried family tensions and forces everyone to confront uncomfortable truths about race, class, and their place in modern Britain. Will Michael's outburst tear the family apart? Book tickets for Death of England: Michael and experience a powerful exploration of loss, identity, and a nation on the brink.

Great for

Fans of socially relevant dramas | Open-minded theatregoers

Cancellation policy

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

Know before you go

Show details

Genre: Play

Audience: To be confirmed

Opening Date: 15 Jul 2024

Closing Date: 28 Sep 2024

Theatre Name: @sohoplace Theatre

Theatre Capacity: 600

Theatre Facilities: Toilets, bar, wheelchair access

Dress Code: Smart casual

Cast & Crew

Leading Role: Thomas Coombes as Michael
Playwright and Director: Clint Dyer and Roy Williams

Additional tips

The play contains strobe/flashing lights, strong language, and adult themes, including references to slavery, racism, sexual abuse, and drug and alcohol abuse.
The venue is well connected by tube, train, and bus, making it easily accessible.
For those with mobility issues, @sohoplace provides lift access to each level of the theatre and offers discounted tickets to disabled individuals.
Don't forget to inform the team beforehand if you are planning to bring a guide or hearing dog to the theatre.
Remember to bring along a light jacket as theatres are usually air-conditioned.