Death of England: Michael Tickets
About Death of England: Michael
Don't miss the first in the Death of England play trilogy, Death of England: Michael. This one-man show showcases Thomas Coombes's (EastEnders, Baby Reindeer) versatility and talent as an actor. Book Death of England: Michael tickets on TodayTix.
The play premiered in January 2020 to critical acclaim. A 4-star review from The Guardian said, "Its broader politics – of class, race, nationhood and family – make for the most exhilarating and hair-raising drama. This is truly a play for today."
For the first time ever, audiences can see all three Death of England plays—Death of England: Michael, Death of England: Delroy, and Death of England: Closing Time—in a single season in the West End.
Death of England: Michael in London tells the story of Michael Fletcher, a man struggling following his father's unexpected death. As he explores the complexities surrounding his father's legacy, and race and class in Britain, he decides to speak at the funeral.
Run time
1hr 40min. No interval.
Start date
15th July, 2024
End date
28th September, 2024
Categories
Venue
Age
Ages 14+.
Venue
Directions
Railway station: Euston
Bus numbers: (Tottenham Ct Rd Station) 7, 10, 14, 24, 29, 73, 134, 242; (New Oxford St) 1, 8, 25, 55, 98, 176, 390
Night bus numbers: (Tottenham Ct Rd Station) 7, 10, 14, 24, 134, 242, N7, N29, N35, N68, N73, N253, N279; (New Oxford St) 25, 176, 390, N1, N8, N41, N55, N98, N171, N207
Car park: YMCA Great Russell Street (2mins), Holborn Selkirk House Museum Street (5mins)
Directions from tube: The theatre can be seen from the station, on the corner of the crossroads between Tottenham Court Road and Oxford Street.
More information about Death of England: Michael
Death of England: Michael is a play by Clint Dyer, a versatile actor, director, and writer, and Roy Williams, a multi-award-winning playwright. Together, they created the character of Michael Fletcher in 2014 when they were commissioned by the Royal Court, in collaboration with the Guardian, to write a filmed “microplay.” Upon completion of the short project, they decided to expand the story, which led to the eventual writing of the trio of Death of England plays.
“Inside the plays, what we’re always trying to reference is our ability to survive, carry on and move forward, however incremental it feels,” Dyer said.
In addition to co-writing the play, Dyer is also the excellent director staging the show. The talented creative team also includes co-sound designers Benjamin Grant (Machinal) and Tony Award-winning Pete Malkin (The Encounter), co-set and costume designers Sadeysa Greenaway-Bailey (Tambo and Bones) and Olivier Award-winning ULTZ (Jerusalem), and lighting designer Jackie Shemesh (The Seagull).
What to watch for
- Clint Dyer directed the 2021 film, Death of England: Face to Face, which was nominated in 2022 for a Royal Television Society Award for Single Drama.
- While the trilogy of plays is interconnected, each play, including Death of England: Michael, can also be watched as a stand-alone show.
- Audiences will witness Thomas Coombes's excellence as an actor in both the range of emotions he portrays Michael going through and the variety of other individuals in Michael's life that he does impressions of.
- The first run of Death of England: Michael in January 2020 closed just days before the first of the UK COVID lockdowns.
Frequently asked questions
What is Death of England: Michael about?
Thomas Coombes (EastEnders, Baby Reindeer) stars in the impactful and thought-provoking drama, Death of England: Michael. The play is the first in Clint Dyer and Roy Williams' trio of Death of England plays, and it can be watched as a stand-alone piece or in conjunction with the other performances.
What is the running time of Death of England: Michael?
Death of England: Michael runs for 1hr 40min. No interval.
How do you get tickets for Death of England: Michael?
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Which theatre is Death of England: Michael at?
Death of England: Michael is at London's Soho Place, which is located at 2 Soho Place, London, W1D 3BG.
What is the age recommendation for Death of England: Michael?
Ages 14+.
Who wrote Death of England: Michael?
Clint Dyer and Roy Williams are the show’s writers.
Who directed Death of England: Michael?
Clint Dyer directs the show.
Is Death of England: Michael appropriate for kids?
There is not currently an age recommendation for the show, but it is important to note that there are themes and scenes in the play related to racism, drug and alcohol abuse, and sexual abuse.
Is Death of England: Michael good?
Death of England: Michael is a brilliant, critically acclaimed show. For the last decade, the story of Michael Fletcher, whether in film or on stage, has resonated with audiences. As Clint Dyer said, “There’s a sense of being proud to be British and that pride means that I’m allowed to be critical. The whole piece talks about a love for each other.”
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