what the papers say
'Embarrassment of riches doesn't begin to cover it. I cannot recall when last I saw so much, on both narrative and thematic levels...you would be hard pressed to find its equal playing in London.'
Ian Shuttleworth, Financial Times (Read full review)
'Fascinating ... James Grieve's urgent production is eminently worth catching.'
Michael Billington, Guardian (Read full review)
'Gripping ... Peter Polycarpou rumbles with dignity and pent-up passion as Ibrahim, while Mouna Albakry as Faiza and Amy Hamdoon as her daughter play with impressive serenity.'
Michael Coveney, Whatsonstage.com (Read full review)
'Mike Bartlett's story is notable not just for a couple of strong performances but also as a welcome change ... This is a play teachers, Education Ministers and advertising agency executives should see.'
Quentin Letts, Daily Mail (Read full review)
'James Grieve's quietly potent production...Lizzy Watts' excellent performance...Peter Polycarpou's first-rate performance.'
Alex Sierz, The Stage (Read full review)
'James Grieve's quietly potent production...Lizzy Watts' excellent performance...Peter Polycarpou's first-rate performance.'
Paul Taylor, Independent (Read full review)
'This is dramatic writing of a very high order indeed ... a meticulously crafted play ... with a dazzling performance from Lizzy Watts.'
Charles Spencer, Daily Telegraph (Read full review)