REVIEWS

 

***** 5 stars 'Performances of overwhelming emotional power and conviction… the performance of a lifetime… a triumph.'

Nicholas de Jongh, Evening Standard, 30 Jan 2009.

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**** 4 stars 'Duet for One bowled me over…Matthew Lloyd's rich and nuanced production…is a noble and deeply moving piece of theatre. Stevenson…is superb…Henry Goodman creates a highly sympathetic, wise and comic character… a masterclass in fine acting.'

Charles Spencer, Daily Telegraph, 30 Jan 2009

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**** 4 stars 'In Matthew Lloyd’s fine revival, there is a perfect balance between the superb performances of Juliet Stevenson and Henry Goodman. These are two actors at the top of their game… a riveting evening.'

Michael Billington, Guardian, 30 Jan 2009

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**** 4 stars 'Two fine performances...leave you feeling there's light in a dark world'

Benedict Nightingale, Times, 30 Jan 2009

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**** 4 stars 'A riveting script and charismatic actors... very moving'

Patrick Marmion, Daily Mail, 30 Jan 2009

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**** 4 stars 'Juliet Stevenson and Henry Goodman bring an intense, riveting humanity that held me spellbound'

Mark Shenton, Sunday Express, 1 Feb 2009

 

***** 5 stars 'The Almeida again unearthing a theatrical gem... life-affirming'

Ben Wardle, London Paper, 30 Jan 2009

 

'Matthew Lloyd's beautifully attentive production is lit up by Juliet Stevenson and Henry Goodman... intricate performances'

Susannah Clapp, Observer, 31 Jan 2009 

 

**** 4 stars 'A poignant revival… a joy to watch with fine timing and subtle shifts in mood and focus. Stevenson [gives a] superb performance… Goodman is just so good, delightfully droll… A beautifully nuanced and moving duet.'
Sarah Hemming, Financial Times, 2 Feb 2009

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'A beautifully judged revival… played with wit and deftness by both actors'
Michael Coveney, Independent, 2 Feb 2009

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**** 4 stars, Critics Choice: 'Stevenson inhabits [her role] with supreme dramatic tact… She gives a masterclass in feeling and restraint'
Caroline McGinn, Time Out, 4 Feb 2009

 

**** 4 stars 'A wise play... beautifully pitched... a wonderful evening'

Claire Allfree, Metro, 2 Feb 2009