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'Magical... deeply affecting... not just a heartfelt plea for the power of theatre, but a moving, often very funny, story about two generations teasing and provoking one another'

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Independent

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'Fascinating... a dual of egos in which not just the play, but the two men's sense of their selves is at stake'

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The Stage

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'Thrilling... an undeniably magnificent tour de force. Theatre should thank its lucky stars for Thorne. He has reminded us all why we went to the theatre and why we continue to go'

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Broadway World

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'Blazingly triumphant... a story about humanity, vulnerability, reconciliation'

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TheatreCat

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'Marvellous... a quite wonderful new play... full of compassion, funny, witty and utterly compelling... This play is Thorne and Mendes's own love letter to the stage, full of both intellect and passion, clever and profoundly moving'

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WhatsOnStage

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'Enjoyable and hugely adroit'

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Evening Standard

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'Witty, deft, and touching... a palpable hit'

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Telegraph

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'Beautifully written... Jack Thorne's dramatisation of the events is powerful and entertaining in equal measure'

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The Upcoming

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'Stunning... Thorne's gloriously rich script subtly dissects the various relationships of the players, and it's magical to see it all unfold... a brilliant piece of theatre'

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Theatre Weekly

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'Part mischievous comedy and part docu-drama... a funny and affectionate love letter from theatre to itself'

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