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The Libertine
29 November 2016
Well developed, well performed and funny play... in a beautiful theatre. Lovely, lovely evening. Thank you everyone!
Paola Confirmed ticket purchaser
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The Libertine
28 November 2016
It would definitely pay to read about the Earl of Rochester before going to see the play so that when it kicks off you have some context.
A group of women dancing with dildos in the 17th Century, revelatory.
Richie23 Confirmed ticket purchaser
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Hard to keep up
27 November 2016
One of my least favroute plays to watch unfortunately, hard to follow and we wanted to leave during the interval but decided to stick it out. Unfortunately we should have left.
Mr V Confirmed ticket purchaser
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The Libertine
26 November 2016
Bawdy, outrageous, fast paced, funny I enjoyed this rollicking play.
Fiona Confirmed ticket purchaser
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Don't be late for this play.
25 November 2016
You will be teased, tantalised and tempted by the gorgeous Emily Byrt and her oranges. All of which happens before the play even begins. She sets an atmosphere in the audience of intense desire for the leading actors to enter into and they don't fail to deliver. The play is of the highest standard and shows Dominc Coopers' talents to there full . But please more oranges for Miss Byrt to extend her flaunting and increase the audience's empathy with the charactors.
Neil Huxley Confirmed ticket purchaser
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The Libertine
25 November 2016
Very entertaining, engaging and at times comedic. This is balanced with serious dramatic scenes. A wonderful portrayal by the leads. Highly recommended .
Velma Confirmed ticket purchaser
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Funny-Witty-Talent!!
20 November 2016
A very witty comedy that made us all laugh out loud. Excellent acting by all! 1st half is quite long but stay in there and the second half won't disappoint you!
Rebecca Doody Confirmed ticket purchaser
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Impressed
19 November 2016
It’s my second time seeing the play, and both times I left with different experiences. It’s a funny, eccentric and unique play with very talented actors. Dominic Cooper is brilliant, wonderful and very situated for the role of Lord Rochester.
Noemi Confirmed ticket purchaser
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13 November 2016
After watching the film version of the libertine ; my expectations were quite high. I felt this theatrical piece didn't do the Earl justice. The added comedy value did not show the darkerkness and turmoil felt by the main character. The first thing I did when I hit backhone was watch the film version. How could I forget how brilliant this movie is.
For anyone who has watched the film don't go .. you will be dissapointed.
Sophie Confirmed ticket purchaser
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Not the show that we expected
6 November 2016
The play was fun but it had had reviews suggesting it was a rollicking, lewd and laugh out loud show. In fact it was quite wordy and thoughtful, and I don't think half of the audience had come expecting this. I also thought some of the actors including Dominic Cooper, were not experienced theatre actors and at times it was hard to hear. The wenches with the dildo song seemed to almost belong to another more pantomime like show.
Alison Confirmed ticket purchaser
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Unfunny Blackpool
6 November 2016
This was a birthday treat to London and the Theatre. Tickets £125, excellent seats row C.
However this was the worst thing I have ever seen, boring and I didn't laugh once.
The actors gave it their best shot ..... but only the Blackadder team could have saved this 20 years ago.
I've had more fun at the dentist.
Louise Gilder Confirmed ticket purchaser
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Excellent play
2 November 2016
Excellent play with very good cast.D ominic Cooper was very compelling.
Beverley Confirmed ticket purchaser
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Really enjoyable
31 October 2016
Dominic Cooper was very good, I liked the way he involved the audience from the very beginning, the whole cast were good too and this gave a flavour of the times in which he lived. Perhaps the ladies were a little forward in their thinking - rather modern attitudes - but great entertainment.
Maree from Bury St Edmunds Confirmed ticket purchaser
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A dark play
25 October 2016
This was the second time I saw this play in London. The first time was several years ago, and I believe John Malcovich played the lead.
The setting were excellent, as was the acting, although I would have liked to see a more exhuberant libertine. Dark can also glow.
Luz Confirmed ticket purchaser
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Dominic Cooper Super!
25 October 2016
Dominic Cooper was likable from the very beginning till the end, its impossible not to like him on and off stage. The Company is excellent, but the only issue is Terry Johnson is a playwrite not a Director, doing well though. The play is good. You can enjoy your evening for sure. I would prefer not to hear the song at the beginning of the second act.
EB Confirmed ticket purchaser
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The Libertine
23 October 2016
We went to a matinee performance (with sister) and were very impressed with the performance and found the actors really impressive, particularly when it felt as if we were being involved in the events. A thoroughly good time.
Penny Confirmed ticket purchaser
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Marvellous show
22 October 2016
This show was great, the theatre is really lovely and really suited the production perfectly. The cast was superb and Dominic Cooper captivating as the Libertine - I thoroughly recommend this show
Julie Holland Confirmed ticket purchaser
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Great Acting
21 October 2016
Absolutely fantastic!
Be warned, here's what could happen when you have too much time on your hand and little ambition
Fan of theatre Confirmed ticket purchaser
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a great night out
21 October 2016
I really loved the show - full of history and more than a little smut.
Jenn Confirmed ticket purchaser
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Different to what you think it might be
19 October 2016
I booked this knowing it had some very mixed reviews so I wasn't going too hyped, but ended up really enjoying it had a lot of adult humour that wasn't expecting and some really funny and strong performances from the whole cast id say give this ago if you like adult humour and ain't offered easily :) because if your not you'll really enjoy it :) and some of cast come out before the performance start which added to the atmosphere
Stephen wood Confirmed ticket purchaser
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Flat as a pancake
16 October 2016
Theatre half empty. Cast competent but acting by numbers (and two characters hamming it up a la black adder). No smouldering, no passion. Could have been great but super disappointing.
Sas Confirmed ticket purchaser
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Addictively brilliant!
16 October 2016
Funny, rude and engaging! I thoroughly enjoyed this production: the wit, performance and pace delighted the whole audience.
Victoria Magnall Confirmed ticket purchaser
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Enjoyable afternoon
15 October 2016
Went to a matinee performance and really enjoyed it having read the rather mixed reviews it was much better than we expected.
The acting was good and the comedy moments well done.
Would definitely recommend
Jill Confirmed ticket purchaser
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The licentious Libertine
15 October 2016
Not for those who might be offended by sexual scenes or fruity language, back we go to the days of Charles II, where a man's pleasures were to be found in the wine bottle or the whore-house or, preferably, both. The central character, the Earl of Rochester, takes his enjoyment of these things, and a distaste for the King, way too far, and the play follows his sorry descent to the gutter.
The sets were superb, and the actors clear in their speech. Everyone at the theatre was friendly and helpful, too.
Simon Confirmed ticket purchaser
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Wonderful performance
10 October 2016
Excellent cast. Dominic steals the show as expected but the writing is also stellar. A magnificent insight into the period, delivered with satire and wit.
Brian Confirmed ticket purchaser
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Very Enjoyable
9 October 2016
We were in row B so had a great close up view of the actors and can confirm the very high quality of the acting!! Set in the time of Charles II it is a costume drama in the style of a restoration comedy. It is lewd in some of its discourse but the script is of a high quality, the costume and stage set were excellent and it is entertainment of a kind that you cannot see on the television
Pink Tourmaline Confirmed ticket purchaser
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Fantastic
8 October 2016
I've been to see this play 4 times already and will go again the whole cast are amazing led by a great performance by Dominic Cooper and the play itself funny and witty all in all a great night out.
Mary Confirmed ticket purchaser
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7 October 2016
Great performance with interesting plot. Want to see it again!
WJZ Confirmed ticket purchaser
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7 October 2016
Great performance with interesting plot. Want to see it again!
WJZ Confirmed ticket purchaser
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The Libertine
7 October 2016
Excellent production, funny, well staged and extremely rude. Really enjoyed it.
Gene Perry Confirmed ticket purchaser
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Left at the interval
6 October 2016
Need I say more?
Irrelevant Confirmed ticket purchaser
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Entertaining and indulgent but not
2 October 2016
Was I entertained? Yes. Was the humour good and the sexual innuendos entertaining? Yes. Was I amazed? No. Would I watch it again? Maybe.
You can easily guess the play's direction and the emotional matrix of the main character as a genius/bad boy/troubled by life's direction/cynical. Dominic Cooper delivers well and with an ease, and the supporting cast does a good job too although he stands out. Its hard not to like him (despite him saying you will not) as you can see his struggle mainly with himself. I do prefer however to see more of Dominic Cooper in the series Preacher as it allows itself to be darker, which perhaps this play should have done.
Julia Confirmed ticket purchaser
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A nice set it s not enough
2 October 2016
No centre point in the writing of the piece
I do not know what I have been learning through the evening.
CMS Confirmed ticket purchaser
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Good (not for faint hearted)
1 October 2016
Good fun, language is colourful and the opening scene of the second half is not for the easily offended, but an enjoyable evening. Cooper is good but the character Alcock gets the funny lines!!
Victoria Confirmed ticket purchaser
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29 September 2016
Dominic Cooper oozes sex appeal and the Duke of Rochester's personality changes several times under his interpretation of a more likeable villain than history often dictates. The main supporting actors held their own again his dominant role. The plot was credible, with many laugh-aloud moments for the entire audience. The most notable of which is the dildo scene at the start of the second half. Histericak! The massive golden picture frame as the backdrop was genius, with the changes in subject-matter so subtle, the scary changed before your very eyes. A wonderful evening's entertainment.
Lisa Confirmed ticket purchaser
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The Libertine
28 September 2016
I found the Libertine racy, punchy and very contemporary. It highlighted the discrepancies between rich and poor and the ability to flagrantly abuse others because of your wealth and power. Reminded me of a restoration Riot Club.
Loved the sets and the cast were excellent.
Suzy Confirmed ticket purchaser
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Poor
27 September 2016
Whist the acting was good for the most part, the play itself was at times verging on farce. It was difficult to work out whether it was a comedy or not, with a very limited plot and ridiculous amounts of sexual innuendo - or in places not even innuendo, but very obvious salacious scenes. Would not recommend - we left early.
LC Confirmed ticket purchaser
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Dont spend big
24 September 2016
Acting was disappointing, the play was made into too much of a comedy and the death seen was unbelievable. Not a patch on the film or the real man's story.
rose Confirmed ticket purchaser
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Weak casting
24 September 2016
Well written excellent play. Ambitious staging and bawdy but.....the cast is underwhelming. The best scene was the female members (!) of the cast belting out an outrageous song to start the second act.
Paul Braithwaite Confirmed ticket purchaser
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Laugh out Loud- The Libertine
23 September 2016
Amazing, side splitting and deeply moving all at once.
Anna Confirmed ticket purchaser
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welcome back ...
23 September 2016
to the westend mr. cooper!
it was a joy to watch the play (even from the cheap seats - happy that I can pay my oyster card this month but wanted to see this!!)
brilliant actors - jokes are hilarious - drama inevitable .. but go and find out - u won't be disappointed!
definitely 'likeable' (;
Julie Confirmed ticket purchaser
