Reviews

• Suzanne

  Dec 16, 2017

  Amazing, so freaking amazing ! I'd seen a movie of that play before, but with Natalie Dormer and David Oakes it was much much better. Natalie was glorious... I came mainly for David (who also did such a great job, he was perfect for the role, or made the role perfect for him) but I ended up with eyes fixed on Natalie. That character is an awesome, fascinating one, and she made it even greater. As I said, glorious...

• Sally

  Dec 11, 2017

  Brilliant! Expertly delivered with a great mix of skilled acting and humour and keeps your attention through every moment as the story unravels, not to mention the costumes.

• maddie

  Dec 10, 2017

  The play was great and unexpectedly funny! The actors were incredible

• Agathe T

  Dec 10, 2017

  This is the second time I went to see the play, and it was just as good as the first time. I really wanted my friends to see it, and the easiest way was to book tickets and hence leave them with no choice. They were really happy we did, and were impressed with the role changes and subtleties in the play. Natalie Dormer shows she can just as easy enthrall people from the stage as she can on the screen. David Oakes plays his part exceptionally and together with him we fall in love with Vanda/Venus/Aphrodite.

• Michelle

  Dec 10, 2017

  I’m not a huge fan of plays but this was excellent. Natalie & David are wonderful actors on stage, they’re engaging & very talented. It was a funny & meaningful. I thoroughly enjoyed this show!

• Leri

  Dec 10, 2017

  Extremely well acted and brilliant and playing the audience. A funny and thoughtful play. Possibly not as deep as the play writer would have liked.

• krandell

  Dec 9, 2017

  A very enjoyable viewing. Have recommended to others.

• Patricia anderson

  Dec 9, 2017

  What an exciting performance , magnificent we both thoroughly enjoyed it

• Angela L

  Dec 9, 2017

  What's the difference between erotic fiction and porn? How does a traumatic childhood experience drive an adult desire? What happens when boundaries become blurred? Layers of play acting and costume changes are used to explore that ambivalent (or is it ambiguous?) state between excitement and fear. David Oakes is a valiant sparring partner for Natalie Dormer, who is superb from start to finish as the Goddess Rising.

• Marija

  Dec 9, 2017

  Amazing acting, attention-captivating, witty and provocative! Perfect!

• Ken

  Dec 9, 2017

  Both actors were very good, with appropriate shifts in accents and great use of the stage. They were also very gracious after the show, with autographs and photos.

• Paloma

  Dec 8, 2017

  Natalie Dormer was OUTSTANDING

• SallyBH

  Dec 7, 2017

  Inspirational writing. A charged and electric atmosphere. Superb acting - Venus in Fur was an absolutely stunning production and deserves the highest praise and applause. Very memorable and thought-provoking

• Hillary

  Dec 5, 2017

  An intriguingly erotic play by David Ives, with spectacular performances from Natalie Dormer and David Oakes. Absolute domination from the seductive character of Vanda battling for power of the fairer sex. Definitely worth every penny!

• Turcas

  Dec 5, 2017

  Lovely performance, Natalie Dormer was wonderful

• K Smith

  Dec 3, 2017

  Exceptional performance, funny, dark and we felt fully immersed in the story.

• Susie Mull-Ready

  Dec 3, 2017

  Great show. We were spellbound from start to finish. Natalie Dormer was electrifying and David Oakes was a fantastic foil. The writer is to be congratulated on the arguments and the words duelling between the two players. Thoroughly enjoyable in every way including Natalie's sexy costumes.

• Anne Simmonds

  Dec 3, 2017

  I hadn’t read the story or reviews so found the play very enjoyable, and I didn’t see the end coming either. Great acting. Thank you

• G. Rampley

  Dec 3, 2017

  I thought the acting was brilliant, but I wasn't so keen on the play itself. It seemed to lack something, but I can't put my finger on it. I think I would need to read the play to judge it properly. The set and costumes were very good too. I really love your venue, such a wonderful theatre. Although I live in Reading I will try to come whenever I can. I know that you have an excellent repertoire.

• Glenn

  Dec 2, 2017

  It took me a while to find the Theatre, When I got there it was good. The seating was good, but I have had Better. I did love the play . Both Natalie Dormer and David Oakes were wonderful the parts . The set looked great. Yes I enjoyed the play very much

• A Hope

  Dec 1, 2017

  Good performances - play lacked real depth. Stylish entertainment which was well executed but ultimately was unfulfilling.

• irisdemaigret@yahoo.fr

  Dec 1, 2017

  stunning lerformance of both actors.

• Jolie Surrey

  Nov 30, 2017

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• Roger

  Nov 30, 2017

  Both characters perfect. Very powerful.

• Scarlet

  Nov 30, 2017

  Actress was excellent, very seductive, clever and intelligent. Dialogue was excellent, very funny and entertaining

• Seb

  Nov 28, 2017

  Spellbinding, terrifying, thrilling, sexy, venus in fur is by far the best show on this year with brilliant use of technical aspects and two superb performances that make the play must see

• Cami M

  Nov 27, 2017

  Such an extraordinary show, electrifying, captivating and witty from beginning to end! Natalie is simply fabulous and David is amazeballs! Totally recommend it.

• Eugenia

  Nov 27, 2017

  The show is fantastic, funny and sexy and the chemistry on stage is incredible!

• Judy Harrison, Leeds

  Nov 27, 2017

  Compelling, fascinating, beautifully acted. Stunning all round. DO NOT MISS this brilliant two-handed play. You'll be riveted.

• Mike & Lella

  Nov 26, 2017

  Superior double hander, brilliantly cast, clever plot twists producing electric tension - all performed at a spanking pace.

• Sarah

  Nov 26, 2017

  An outstanding play, thought provoking, and completely captivating, the actors have you in a trance from beginning to end.

• Willem Stapelberg

  Nov 26, 2017

  The two actors gave stellar performances in a very demanding play. From the outset the tension between the two actors could be felt in each sentence delivered. A must see!

• Laura

  Nov 26, 2017

  Fantastic show! I was completely entranced from beginning to end, amazing performances from Oakes and Dormer, Dormer was a force to be reckoned with

• John

  Nov 25, 2017

  Both actors are enthralling and perfectly inhabit their roles the story unfolds perfectly a fabulous theatre event

• Natka

  Nov 25, 2017

  90 minutes full of incredible talent of acting! Even though it is just a two actors show, it feels like there are so many more characters on stage. It is captivating! What are evening!

• David B

  Nov 25, 2017

  A wonderful show which features incredible performances especially from Natalie Dormer who stole the show. Fast paced with beautiful dialogue and an intriguing plot the show captured my attention for the whole run time. Definitely go and see if you fancy something a bit different.

• Raymond

  Nov 24, 2017

  I saw this play the other day and thorpughly enjoyed both actor's performances. It was very well presented and the staging and lighting well done. If you get the chance then go and see this play before the run ends. You won't be disappointed and it's all done in a lovely theatre with friendly staff.

• Órla

  Nov 24, 2017

  Amazing production and performance last night! If I wasn't auditioning for a part in a play tonight I'd be back there again

• Giedre

  Nov 24, 2017

  Fantastic performance - engaging and electric! Great play, thank you.

• Georgina

  Nov 23, 2017

  Very good show and a great evening out!

• Nicky, Emma and Lynda

  Nov 22, 2017

  I went with my two nieces, one of whom had seen the play already and was so impressed she wanted to go again, and I can see why. The two actors were outstanding. It was funny, sensual, interesting and intriguing. We would recommend anyone to go before the end of the run.

• MrsStewart

  Nov 22, 2017

  Brilliant acting by Natalie - her portrail of each character was incredible and I was drawn into the performance from start to finish. Both Natalie and David compliment each other and each story is done really well. Highly recommend the show - loved it

• Maryanne holmes

  Nov 22, 2017

  Totally amazing love both of these actors but to captivate an audience like they did with just the two of them on stage is fantastic.

• Alex

  Nov 20, 2017

  A truly outstanding performance, a really well presented production with superb acting.

• Shabnam

  Nov 20, 2017

  The acting was brilliant, funny and dramatic! Brilliant way to spend a Saturday night!

• Tracey T

  Nov 19, 2017

  Loved the use of language and the clever delivery by the two actors to convey wonderful exploration of human desires and wants. Clever, complex and yet completely truthful in presenting sexual role play in a non patronising way while exploring male and female perceptions from so many different perspectives. Loved the multi-layered approach to the characters and the idea of a play, within a play, within a play and how they blend to a complete whole. Well done Natalie and David for a wonderful afternoon of complete absorption in a quite unique play.

• TheatreGo-er

  Nov 19, 2017

  Quite an interesting play. Great acting from Natalie Former!

• Laura

  Nov 19, 2017

  Absolutely captivating. Both performers are intense and impossible to look away from. Natalie Dormer owns the stage in this multi layered play.

• Laura

  Nov 18, 2017

  Very strong performance from both actors, absolutely loved it!

• Kelli perdigao

  Nov 16, 2017

  Phenomenal Was in tears of happiness!