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Fairytale of New York Tour

Fairytale of New York – The Ultimate Irish-Inspired Christmas Concert

FAIRYTALE OF NEW YORK 2024 UK DATES & TICKETS

Due to overwhelming demand, on some dates, this show will be performed by mutiple casts simultaneously.

Official Website: https://fairytaleofnewyork.co.uk

THE ULTIMATE IRISH-INSPIRED CHRISTMAS CONCERT!

After three sell out tours, the ultimate Irish-inspired Christmas concert is back with an even bigger production for 2024.

From the producers of S even Drunken Nights – The Story of The Dubliners , immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Irish culture as our talented singers, musicians and dancers perform a world class concert featuring all the festive favourites including ‘ Driving Home for Christmas’ ,  ‘Step Into Christmas’ ,  ‘Oh Holy Night’  and, of course,  ‘The Fairytale of New York’ .

……and just when you think the party couldn’t get any better, this world class concert performs the greatest Irish sing-a-long songs of all time including ‘ The Galway Girl’, ‘The Irish Rover’, ‘Dirty Old Town’  and  ‘The Black Velvet Band.’

Bring your friends and family to share in the joy of the season with an unforgettable night of singing, dancing and laughing. Imagine a St Patrick’s Day party…… on Christmas Day!

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• Bournemouth
• Derry / Londonderry
• High Wycombe
• Kingston upon Thames
• Milton Keynes
• Newcastle Upon Tyne
• Northampton
• Peterborough
• Southampton
• Southend-on-Sea
• Stockton-on-Tees
• Stoke-on-Trent
• Wolverhampton

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• Thu 31 Oct Hayes, Beck Theatre Fairytale Of New York View tickets
• Fri 1 Nov Truro, Hall For Cornwall Fairytale Of New York View tickets
• Fri 1 Nov London, The Albany Fairytale Of New York View tickets
• Sat 2 Nov Swindon, Wyvern Theatre Fairytale Of New York View tickets
• Sat 2 Nov Aylesbury Waterside Theatre Fairytale Of New York View tickets
• Sat 2 Nov Weymouth Pavilion Fairytale Of New York View tickets
• Sun 3 Nov → Mon 4 Nov Lichfield Garrick Theatre Fairytale Of New York View tickets
• Sun 3 Nov Cheltenham Town Hall Fairytale Of New York View tickets
• Sun 3 Nov Cardiff, New Theatre Fairytale Of New York View tickets
• Mon 4 Nov Peterborough New Theatre Fairytale Of New York View tickets
• Mon 4 Nov Woking, New Victoria Theatre Fairytale Of New York View tickets
• Mon 4 Nov Lichfield Garrick Theatre Fairytale Of New York View tickets
• Tue 5 Nov Weston-super-Mare, The Playhouse Theatre Fairytale Of New York View tickets
• Wed 6 Nov Limerick, University Concert Hall Fairytale Of New York View tickets
• Wed 6 Nov Windsor, Theatre Royal Fairytale Of New York View tickets
• Wed 6 Nov Birmingham, Symphony Hall Fairytale Of New York View tickets
• Thu 7 Nov Derby Arena Fairytale Of New York View tickets
• Thu 7 Nov → Sat 9 Nov Dublin, Gaiety Theatre Fairytale Of New York View tickets
• Fri 8 Nov Lowestoft, The Marina Theatre & Cinema Fairytale Of New York View tickets
• Sat 9 Nov Shrewsbury, Theatre Severn Fairytale Of New York View tickets
• Sat 9 Nov Buxton Opera House Fairytale Of New York View tickets
• Sun 10 Nov Rhyl, Pavilion Theatre Fairytale Of New York View tickets
• Sun 10 Nov Stevenage, Gordon Craig Theatre Fairytale Of New York View tickets
• Mon 11 Nov High Wycombe, Swan Theatre Fairytale Of New York View tickets
• Mon 11 Nov York, Grand Opera House Fairytale Of New York View tickets
• Tue 12 Nov Ipswich, Regent Theatre Fairytale Of New York View tickets
• Tue 12 Nov → Thu 14 Nov Glasgow, The Pavilion Theatre Fairytale Of New York View tickets
• Tue 12 Nov Barnstaple, Queens Theatre Fairytale Of New York View tickets
• Wed 13 Nov Guildford, G Live Fairytale Of New York View tickets
• Wed 13 Nov Basildon, Towngate Theatre & Mirren Studio Fairytale Of New York View tickets
• Thu 14 Nov Colchester, Charter Hall Fairytale Of New York View tickets
• Fri 15 Nov Scunthorpe, Baths Hall Fairytale Of New York View tickets
• Fri 15 Nov Lighthouse, Poole Fairytale Of New York View tickets
• Sat 16 Nov Skegness, Embassy Theatre Fairytale Of New York View tickets
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• Sat 16 Nov Scunthorpe, Baths Hall Fairytale Of New York View tickets
• Sun 17 Nov London, Dominion Theatre Fairytale Of New York View tickets
• Sun 17 Nov Doncaster, Cast Fairytale Of New York View tickets
• Sun 17 Nov Swansea Grand Theatre and Arts Wing Fairytale Of New York View tickets
• Mon 18 Nov King's Lynn Corn Exchange Fairytale Of New York View tickets
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• Tue 19 Nov Llandudno, Venue Cymru Fairytale Of New York View tickets
• Tue 19 Nov Grimsby Auditorium Fairytale Of New York View tickets
• Wed 20 Nov Crawley, The Hawth Fairytale Of New York View tickets
• Wed 20 Nov Northampton, Royal & Derngate Theatre Fairytale Of New York View tickets
• Thu 21 Nov Chatham, The Central Theatre Fairytale Of New York View tickets
• Thu 21 Nov Torquay, Princess Theatre Fairytale Of New York View tickets
• Sat 23 Nov Bradford, St George's Hall Fairytale Of New York View tickets
• Sat 23 Nov Dunstable, Grove Theatre Fairytale Of New York View tickets
• Sun 24 Nov London, Dominion Theatre Fairytale Of New York View tickets
• Sun 24 Nov Edinburgh, Usher Hall Fairytale Of New York View tickets
• Mon 25 Nov Dunfermline, Alhambra Theatre Fairytale Of New York View tickets
• Mon 25 Nov Nottingham, Theatre Royal and Royal Concert Hall Fairytale Of New York View tickets
• Tue 26 Nov Basingstoke, The Anvil Fairytale Of New York View tickets
• Tue 26 Nov Manchester, Opera House Fairytale Of New York View tickets
• Wed 27 Nov → Thu 28 Nov Bromley, Churchill Theatre Fairytale Of New York View tickets
• Wed 27 Nov Manchester, Opera House Fairytale Of New York View tickets
• Thu 28 Nov Liverpool Empire Theatre Fairytale Of New York View tickets
• Sat 30 Nov Brighton, Theatre Royal Fairytale Of New York View tickets
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• Mon 2 Dec Dartford, Orchard Theatre Fairytale Of New York More info
• Tue 3 Dec Sheffield City Hall and Memorial Hall Fairytale Of New York View tickets
• Wed 4 Dec → Thu 5 Dec Leicester, De Montfort Hall Fairytale Of New York View tickets
• Fri 6 Dec Southend-on-Sea, Cliffs Pavilion Fairytale Of New York View tickets
• Sat 7 Dec Hull City Hall Fairytale Of New York View tickets
• Sun 8 Dec Aberdeen Music Hall Fairytale Of New York View tickets
• Mon 9 Dec → Tue 10 Dec Gateshead, The Glasshouse International Centre for Music Fairytale Of New York View tickets
• Thu 12 Dec Dundee, Caird Hall Fairytale Of New York View tickets
• Sat 14 Dec Stockton-on-Tees, Stockton Globe Fairytale Of New York View tickets
• Sun 15 Dec Stoke-on-Trent, Victoria Hall Fairytale Of New York View tickets
• Tue 17 Dec → Wed 18 Dec Cambridge Corn Exchange Fairytale Of New York View tickets
• Thu 19 Dec Eastbourne, Congress Theatre Fairytale Of New York View tickets
• Sat 21 Dec Derry, Millennium Forum Theatre Fairytale Of New York View tickets
• Sun 22 Dec → Mon 23 Dec Belfast, Waterfront Hall Fairytale Of New York View tickets

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Festive. Feel-good. A Celtic Christmas knees-up.

After three sell out tours, the ultimate Irish-inspired Christmas concert is back with an even bigger production for 2024.

From the producers of Seven Drunken Nights-The Story of The Dubliners, immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Irish culture as our talented singers, musicians and dancers perform all your festive favourites! Imagine a St Patrick’s Day party…on Christmas Day!

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Age : Under 14s must be accompanied by an adult.

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Fairytale of New York – Coming Home for Christmas

After three sell out tours, the ultimate Irish-inspired Christmas concert is back with an even bigger production for 2024.

From the producers of Seven Drunken Nights – The Story of The Dubliners, immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Irish culture as our talented singers, musicians and dancers perform a world class concert featuring all the festive favourites including ‘ Driving Home for Christmas’ ,  ‘ Step Into Christmas’ , ‘Oh Holy Night’  and, of course,  ‘The Fairytale of New York’ .

……and just when you think the party couldn’t get any better, this world class concert performs the greatest Irish sing-a-long songs of all time including ‘ The Galway Girl’, ‘The Irish Rover’, ‘Dirty Old Town’  and  ‘The Black Velvet Band.’

Bring your friends and family to share in the joy of the season with an unforgettable night of singing, dancing and laughing. Imagine a St Patrick’s Day party…… on Christmas Day!

Tickets: Adults £29.00   Under 14’s £15.00

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After three sell out tours, the ultimate Irish-inspired Christmas concert is back with an even bigger production for 2024. From the producers of Seven Drunken Nights – The Story of The Dubliners, immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Irish culture as our talented singers, musicians and dancers perform a world class concert featuring all the festive favourites including ‘Driving Home for Christmas’, ‘Step Into Christmas’ and, of course, ‘The Fairytale of New York’. ……and just when you think the party couldn’t get any better, this world class concert performs the greatest Irish sing-a-long songs of all time. Imagine a St Patrick’s Day party…… on Christmas Day!

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• Date 4 Dec , 2023

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And the bells are ringing out for Christmas Day!

The Christmas phenomenon Fairytale of New York is back with an even bigger production and more than 65 performances in 2023.

Direct from the West End and after multiple sell-out tours, the ultimate feel-good show is touring the UK & Ireland with a talented international cast of singers, musicians and dancers.

The creator, producer and cast member of Fairytale of New York, Ged Graham said: “This is such an exciting time for Fairytale of New York, as we’re working on a massive production full of festive fun and Irish craic. It feels amazing to have the continued support of Tourism Ireland ahead of our third year.”

Fairytale of New York will feature a double-whammy of all your favourite Christmas classics including Driving Home For Christmas, Oh Holy Night, Winter’s Tale, White Christmas and – of course – The Fairytale of New York.

... once you’re belting out your favourite festive hits, the world-class show has a sensational collection of the greatest Irish hits. Sing your heart out to Galway Girl, The Irish Rover, Danny Boy, Dirty Old Town and The Black Velvet Band.

Ged added: “The success of Fairytale of New York has been mind-blowing. You don’t want to miss this show, so grab your tickets now!”

This magical show will have everyone on their feet singing, laughing and dancing in the aisles in time for Christmas!

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Direct from the West End and after a phenomenal sell out debut tour, Fairytale of New York is back with an even bigger production for 2022, it’s the ultimate feel good Irish-inspired Christmas show.

From the producers of Seven Drunken Nights-The Story of The Dubliners and featuring an international cast of singers, musicians and dancers  Fairytale of New York  brings you all of your favourite Christmas songs including Driving home for Christmas, White Christmas, Oh Holy Night, Winter’s Tale, Silent Night  and of course The Fairytale of New York .

……and just when you think the party couldn’t get any better, this world class show also features some of the greatest Irish sing-a-long songs of all time including  The Galway Girl, The Irish Rover, Wagon Wheel, Danny Boy, Dirty Old Town and The Black Velvet Band  this magical Irish-inspired Christmas show will have people of all ages singing, laughing and dancing in the aisles.

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Running time: Doors: 6.30pm. Show times - Set 1: 7.30pm - 8.25pm, 20 minute interval, Set 2: 8.45pm - 9.40pm (subject to change)

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After three sell out tours, the ultimate Irish-inspired Christmas concert is back with an even bigger production for 2024.

From the producers of Seven Drunken Nights – The Story of The Dubliners, immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Irish culture as our talented singers, musicians and dancers perform a world class concert featuring all the festive favourites including ‘ Driving Home for Christmas’ ,  ‘ Step Into Christmas’ , ‘Oh Holy Night’  and, of course,  ‘The Fairytale of New York’ .

……and just when you think the party couldn’t get any better, this world class concert performs the greatest Irish sing-a-long songs of all time including ‘ The Galway Girl’, ‘The Irish Rover’, ‘Dirty Old Town’  and  ‘The Black Velvet Band.’

Bring your friends and family to share in the joy of the season with an unforgettable night of singing, dancing and laughing. Imagine a St Patrick’s Day party…… on Christmas Day!

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Following a smash-hit debut tour in 2021, Fairytale of New York returns for 2024, offering another opportunity to indulge in an all-out, all-Irish Christmas extravaganza! Expect to hear some of the season's best-loved songs, including of course, the iconic Fairy Tale of New York, alongside some of the Emerald Isle's biggest hits, such as Galway Girl, The Irish Rover, Wagon Wheel, Danny Boy, Dirty Old Town and many more.

Delivered with maximum joy in an all-singing all-laughing performance, Fairytale of New York captures the magic of a true Irish Christmas and will have you tapping your toes from the very first minute!

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After three sell out tours, the ultimate Irish-inspired Christmas concert is back with an even bigger production for 2024.

From the producers of Seven Drunken Nights-The Story of The Dubliners, immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Irish culture as the talented singers, musicians and dancers perform a world class concert featuring all the festive favourites including Driving Home for Christmas, Step Into Christmas, Oh Holy Night and, of course, The Fairytale of New York.

...and just when you think the party couldn't get any better, this world class concert performs the greatest Irish sing-a-long songs of all time including The Galway Girl, The Irish Rover, Dirty Old Town and The Black Velvet Band.

Bring your friends and family to share in the joy of the season with an unforgettable night of singing, dancing and laughing. Imagine a St Patrick's Day party... on Christmas Day.

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Christmas show tour dates 2024.

Due to overwhelming demand, on some dates, this show will be performed by mutiple casts simultaneously.

Hayes, Beck Theatre

Box Office: 0343 310 0044

Truro, Hall For Cornwall (PM)

Box Office: 01872 262466

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Coventry, Albany

Box Office: 024 7699 8964

Truro, Hall for Cornwall (Matinee)

Aylesbury, waterside theatre.

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Swindon, Wyvern Theatre (PM)

Box Office: 0343 310 0040

Swindon, Wyvern Theatre (Matinee)

Weymouth, pavilion theatre.

Box Office: 01305 783225

Cardiff, New Theatre (PM)

Box Office: 0343 310 0041

Cardiff, New Theatre (Matinee)

Cheltenham, town hall, lichfield, garrick theatre (matinee).

Box Office: 01543 412121

Lichfield, Garrick Theatre (PM)

Lichfield, garrick theatre, peterborough, new theatre.

Box Office: 01733 852992

Woking, New Victoria Theatre

Box Office: 0844 871 7615

Weston-Super-Mare, Playhouse

Box Office: 01934 645544

Limerick, University Concert Hall

Box Office: +353 61 331 549

Windsor, Theatre Royal (Matinee)

Box Office: 01753 853888

Birmingham, Symphony Hall

Box Office: 0121 780 3333

Windsor, Theatre Royal (PM)

Derby, arena.

Box Office: 01332 255800

Dublin, Gaiety

Box Office: 0353 1 679 5622

Lowestoft, Marina

Box Office: 01502 533200

Buxton, Opera House

Box Office: 01298 72190

Dublin, Gaiety (PM)

Dublin, gaiety (matinee), shrewsbury, theatre severn (pm).

Box Office: 01743 281281

Shrewsbury, Theatre Severn (Matinee)

Rhyl, pavilion.

Box Office: 01745 330000

Stevenage, Gordan Craig

Box Office: 01438 363200

High Wycombe, Wycombe Swan

Box Office: 0343 310 0060

York, Grand Opera House

Glasgow, pavilion.

Box Office: 0141 332 1846

Ipswich, Regent Theatre

Box Office: 01473 433100

Barnstaple, Queen's Theatre

Box Office: 01271 316523

Basildon, Towngate (PM)

Box Office: 01268 205300

Basildon, Towngate (Matinee)

Guildford, g-live.

Box Office: 0343 310 0055

Colchester, Charter Hall

Box Office: 01206 506905

Poole, Lighthouse

Box Office: 01202 280000

Scunthorpe, Baths Hall

Box Office: 01724 296296

Worthing, Pavilion Theatre

Box Office: 01903 206206

Skegness, Embassy

Box Office: 01754 474100

Blackpool, Grand Theatre

Box Office: 01253 290190

London, Dominion Theatre

Box Office: 0345 200 7982

Doncaster, Cast (Matinee)

Box Office: 01302 303959

Doncaster, Cast (PM)

Swansea, grand.

Box Office: 01792 475715

Kings Lynn, Corn Exchange (PM)

Box Office: 01553 764864

Kings Lynn, Corn Exchange (Matinee)

Oxford, new theatre, llandudno, venue cymru.

Box Office: 01492 872000

Grimsby, Auditorium

Box Office: 0300 300 305

Crawley, The Hawth

Box Office: 01293 553636

Northampton, Royal & Derngate

Box Office: 01604 624811

Chatham, Central Theatre

Box Office: 01634 338338

Torquay, Princess Theatre

Dunstable, grove theatre.

Box Office: 01582 602080

Bradford (Matinee), St George's Hall

Box Office: 01274 432000

Bradford (PM), St George's Hall

Edinburgh, usher hall (pm), edinburgh, usher hall (matinee), usa london, dominion theatre, dunfermline, alhambra.

Box Office: 01383 740384

Nottingham, Royal Concert Hall

Box Office: 0115 989 5555

Basingstoke, Anvil Arts

Box Office: 01256 844244

Manchester, Opera House

Bromley, churchill theatre.

Box Office: 0343 310 0020

Bromley, Churchill

Liverpool, empire (matinee), liverpool, empire (pm), brighton, theatre royal (matinee), brighton, theatre royal (pm), southampton, mayflower.

Box Office: 02380 711811

Dartford, Orchard Theatre

Box Office: 0343 310 0033

Sheffield, City Hall

Box Office: 0114 2789789

Leicester, De Monfort Hall

Box Office: 0116 233 3111

Box Office: 0116 2333111

Southend, Cliffs Pavilion

Box Office: 0343 310 0030

Hull, City Hall

Box Office: 01482 300306

Aberdeen, Music Hall

Box Office: 01224 641122

Aberdeen, Music Hall (Matinee)

Gateshead, glasshouse international centre for music.

Box Office: 0191 443 4661

Gateshead, Glasshouse Internation Centre For Music

Dundee, caird hall.

Box Office: 01382 434940

Stockton, Globe

Stoke, victoria hall, cambridge, corn exchange.

Box Office: 01223 357851

Eastbourne, Congress

Box Office: 01323 412 000

Derry/Londonderry, Millennium Forum

Box Office: 028 7126 4455

Belfast, The Waterfront

Box Office: 028 9033 4455

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FAIRYTALE OF NEW YORK Is Coming To Chicago in December

Performances will take place on December 17 and 18.

FAIRYTALE OF NEW YORKwill play Broadway In Chicago’s Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place for a limited engagement on December 17 and 18. Group tickets for 10 or more are on sale now by calling Broadway In Chicago Group Sales at (312) 977-1710 or emailing  [email protected] . Individual tickets will go on sale Friday, August 23.

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After three phenomenal years of sold-out tours in prestigious venues across Ireland, the UK and Europe, Prestige Chameleon International and Cuffe & Taylor are thrilled to bring FAIRYTALE OF NEW YORK to the USA under the exclusive representation of 33 & West Talent Agency.

The popular festive concert, in partnership with Tourism Ireland, will visit cities including Boston, New York, Chicago, Washington DC, Madison, Indianapolis and many more in December THIS YEAR, forming your official start to the Christmas season.

Come and see why fans and theatre critics alike are saying “This is the premiere production of its kind.” Experience the ultimate Irish-inspired Christmas concert straight from the heart of Ireland and immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Irish culture with soulful music and Irish dancing performed by seasoned touring musicians, steeped in Celtic heritage.

The creator and producer of FAIRYTALE OF NEW YORK, Ged Graham, explains: “The success of Fairytale of New York in Ireland, the United Kingdom and Europe has been both humbling and extraordinary.”

“It has been an honour to work in partnership with Tourism Ireland since the creation of this show and we’re excited to embark on a new adventure to the USA. The team is working on an even bigger production for 2024, full of festive fun and Irish craic!”

Bringing authenticity, revelry and reverence to every show - you can expect festive favourites alongside the greatest traditional Irish sing-along songs of all time. This stunning show features everything from joyous jigs and boisterous ballads to hauntingly beautiful carols and holiday cheer, as we bring an unforgettable experience from the emerald hills of Ireland to the stages of America!  

More information can be found on the official website at:  www.fairytaleofnewyork.co.uk

Facebook: @fairytaleofNY

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PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE

Performances are on Tuesday, December 17 and Wednesday, December 18 at 7:00 p.m. For more information visit  BroadwayInChicago.com .

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Individual tickets prices will range from $30 - $90 with a select number of premium tickets available. Individual tickets are available starting Friday, August 23 by visiting  www.BroadwayInChicago.com  or going to any Broadway In Chicago venue box office.  Groups of 10+ are also on sale by calling (312) 977-1710 or by emailing  [email protected] .

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AT WAR WITH OURSELVES: My Tour of Duty in the Trump White House , by H.R. McMaster

Recently on the campaign trail, Donald Trump has talked up his aggressive stance on China, positioning himself as a tough negotiator in a brutal trade war . But a new memoir by Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster, one of Trump’s national security advisers, throws that narrative, and many other stories that Trump tells about his time in office, into stark relief.

As McMaster writes in “At War With Ourselves,” the president could sometimes be kept on the straight and narrow with a clever dose of reverse psychology (Xi Jinping wants you to say this, Xi Jinping wants you to say that). But just as often, McMaster shows Trump to have been an unpredictable waffler who undermined himself to the advantage of his competitors on the world stage.

In November 2017, President Trump visited China on the third leg of a 13-day trip around Asia. It was his “most consequential” destination, McMaster explains. As they flew to Beijing, he warned Trump that Xi would try to trick him into saying something that was good for China, but bad for the United States and its allies. “The C.C.P.’s favorite phrase, ‘win-win,’” he recalls telling his boss at one point, “actually meant that China won twice.”

Trump seemed to hear him, but in the Great Hall of the People, the president strayed from his talking points. He agreed with Xi that military exercises in South Korea were “provocative” and a “waste of money” and suggested that China might have a legitimate claim to Japan’s Senkaku Islands. McMaster, his stomach sinking, passed a note to Gen. John Kelly, the chief of staff: Xi “ate our lunch,” it read.

“At War With Ourselves” is intended to be a companion to “ Battlegrounds ,” McMaster’s 2020 assessment of U.S. foreign policy backsliding since the Cold War, but it works well as a stand-alone and serves as essential reading for anyone countenancing a potential second round of Trump as a global leader. The general shows how, despite his best efforts to help the president, the supposed master of the “art of the deal” was treated like a “chump” by a roster of the world’s top authoritarians.

Flattery and pomp from leaders like Xi, Turkey’s Recep Tayyip Erdogan and the Russian president Vladimir V. Putin seem to have been all that was required to get in Trump’s good graces. In 2018, McMaster found Trump in the Oval Office scrawling a cheerful note to Putin across a New York Post article reporting that the Russian president had denigrated the American political system but called Trump a good listener. Like a child with his Christmas wish list, the leader of the free world asked McMaster to send it to the Kremlin. It was especially bad timing: Evidence was coming to light that Putin had directed an assassination on British soil. McMaster did not forward the note, later explaining to an infuriated Trump that his letter would “reinforce the narrative that you are somehow in the Kremlin’s pocket.”

“At War With Ourselves” is beautifully written and never dull. Its author is as concerned with the commander in chief as he is with the destructive bickering among the president’s deputies who hurled “accusations of disloyalty” in their efforts to reach Trump’s ear. In tale after tale, McMaster shows how the former president allowed his own prejudices and the petty rivalries within his administration to undermine his policy goals in what McMaster terms a “vortex of vitriol.” Trump’s “indiscipline,” he writes, “made him the antagonist in his own story.”

The book is rife with literary references to, among others, Chaucer, Epictetus, Marcus Aurelius and Shakespeare. Steve Bannon, Trump’s chief strategist, is described both as Iago, the soldier villain who plays on his leader’s insecurities in “Othello,” and as one of the “weird sisters” who incite Macbeth with splenetic prophecies.

The Shakespearean metaphors only go so far. Does McMaster really think of Trump, like Othello, as a “noble and valiant” outsider who was sadly poisoned by the strain of his office and the selfishness of his officers? The answer is probably not: Beyond having what McMaster terms a “disruptive nature,” it is hard to see what good there was before things got worse. Perhaps McMaster, who served in the military for three and a half decades, can’t shake his basic sense of duty to the presidency — on the final page, he talks about how he hopes young people will take the lesson that there are “tremendous rewards” associated with serving “any administration.”

If McMaster respects the office of the president, the Trump he depicts in the book seems to go out of his way to disrespect it. Time and again, Trump can’t seem to focus on briefings and responds to serious problems with inane suggestions. “Why don’t we just bomb the drugs?” he asks when the conversation turns to Mexico. (McMaster, in an apparent act of self-soothing, suggests that Trump “only” meant to shock his advisers with such statements, but he never seems to ask himself to what end.)

McMaster even traces President Biden’s signature foreign policy failure, the chaotic Afghanistan withdrawal in 2021 , to the “atmosphere of inconsistency” promulgated by Trump. What’s more, with the 2024 presidential election in sight, McMaster questions whether the 78-year-old Trump can still “perform well the sometimes grueling job of president.” He notes that the 13-day trip to Asia “tired” him and stretched his patience — and that was seven years ago.

The confusion and capriciousness that permeate the administration in “At War With Ourselves” are terrifying to consider in retrospect; even more so when one imagines them in the context of today’s world, so close to regional wars in the Middle East and the South China Sea.

The message of the book appears to be that Trump is unsuited for another term, although McMaster, known for what the New Yorker writer Patrick Radden Keefe once described as “strenuous expressions of humility,” never explicitly goes so far as to say so, and he even lays some blame on senior advisers like himself. He does, however, indulge in a few rounds of old-school psychoanalyzing. “Seneca emphasized the need to have control over one’s own mind,” he writes, noting that “Trump’s anxieties and insecurities rendered him vulnerable.”

This, as Hamlet might say, is the vicious mole of nature, the thing in Trump that Trump, let alone McMaster, could not tame or fight. In the end, the most Shakespearean character in McMaster’s tragedy might be the general himself. He gave his all to a leader he is convinced is fatally flawed, but whose tempest of energy he never stops believing he can direct toward some greater purpose — only to be summarily fired and discarded thanks to a bickering and back-stabbing cabal, and the man who yields to it.

AT WAR WITH OURSELVES : My Tour of Duty in the Trump White House | By H.R. McMaster | Harper | 357 pp. | $32.50

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