What The Critics Say
Reviewed by: Christopher Hansford, Bath Chronicle | Performed at: The Theatre Upstairs at The Mission
"The play was a delicious accompaniment to the food and was the sort of faultless production we have come to expect from this company."
Reviewed by: Steve Wright, Venue Magazine | Performed at: The Mission Theatre
"In Bath, we welcomed The Mission Theatre, home to consistently adventurous Bath non-pros Next Stage who, in shows like Bryony Lavery’s ‘Frozen’ and Thomas Vinterberg’s ‘Festen’, have given us gripping, emotionally devastating theatre that would shame a few professional outfits."
Reviewed by: Philip Horton, Bath Chronicle | Performed at: The Mission Theatre
"Actors who convince throughout.....Never less than gripping, this is a seriously good play."
Reviewed by: Anna Britten, Venue Magazine | Performed at: The Mission Theatre
“Very different,” mutters the capacity audience, impressed.
Reviewed by: Jackie Chappell, Bath Chronicle | Performed at: The Mission Theatre
Some lively songs, a touch of humour and the evident enjoyment of both cast and audience carry the show along at a cracking pace. The choreography of such a large cast in a small space was excellent and the whole performance was carried off with verve and enthusiasm.
Congratulations to the youngsters, to director Ann Garner and to musical director Carl Speck.
Reviewed by: Philip Horton, Bath Chronicle | Performed at: The Mission Theatre
John Matthews, Alison Paine, Yvonne Paulley and Liz Wilson are pitch perfect as husband, wife, daughter and journalist respectively, whilst Ann Garner’s direction drives the piece along to maximum effect. Well worth a trip down to The Mission.
Reviewed by: Philip Horton, Bath Chronicle | Performed at: The Mission Theatre
Next Stage do yet another super professional (and yes, they're amateurs) compelling job, maintaining the grip constantly for what is quite a long play.
It's also cleverly staged in the round as couples remain on stage while the action switches from one situation to another.
Reviewed by: Christopher Hansford, Bath Chronicle | Performed at: The Mission Theatre
“Once again Next Stage has provided Bath with theatre that quite simply knocks your socks off. Mesmerising performances...we hang on every one of Williams' words”