**** (4 stars) “A gripping moral fable… a fine translation and a stunning production”
Michael Billington, Guardian, 11 September 2009

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**** (4 stars) “A fascinating drama… brought to life in a creepily atmospheric production which powerfully communicates the play’s thriller-like tension, haunted soul, and mordant humour”
Paul Taylor, Independent, 14 September 2009

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**** (4 stars) “Measured, atmospheric, and thoroughly hypnotic…a wonderful restoration of a great play”
Michael Coveney, What’s On Stage, 11 September 2009

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“A bracing new version by Christopher Hampton… elegant, gripping, masterly… Joseph Millson’s performance is phenomenal… a superb supporting cast”
Kate Kellaway, Observer, 13 September 2009

 

**** (4 stars) “James Macdonald’s fine production brings a whole community to vivid detailed life…a moral thriller…superb performances in even minor roles… Joseph Millson, Laura Donnelly and Sarah Woodward shine especially brightly. One leaves the theatre impatient to see more”

Charles Spencer, Daily Telegraph, 15 September 2009

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**** (4 stars) Critics’ Choice: “A thought-provoking play… James Macdonald directs with a sure hand… an evening to savour”
Paul Callan, Daily Express, 11 September 2009

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**** (4 stars) “A fascinating play”
Benedict Nightingale, The Times, 12 September 2009

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*** (3 stars) “An intriguing hybrid of social comedy and noirish entertainment”
Henry Hitchings, Evening Standard, 11 September 2009

 

*** (3 stars) “James Macdonald’s darkly glittering production…an exceptionally talented ensemble”
Caroline McGinn, Time Out, 17 September 2009

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**** (4 stars) “Spellbinding drama… a fine cast… Joseph Millson excels”
Sarah Hemming, Financial Times, 15 September 2009

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“Gripping and overwhelmingly powerful… stunning fluidity… a stunning ensemble cast”
Mark Shenton, The Stage, 17 September 2009
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