National Theatre Archive: Death of England (2020)
• February 26th, 2020 • 1h 37min
Drama
Overview
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.
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