Reviews

• Julie

  Sep 7, 2022

  Truly outstanding performance

• Viv

  Aug 26, 2022

  My husband and I really enjoyed the show. The script and performances were excellent and we would definitely recommend it to others.

• Martin Birkbeck

  Aug 25, 2022

  What a fantastic play, superbly acted , in a fast paced electric , atmosphere, in a wonderful setting, the energy of the performers was truly off the clock , the interaction with the audience was a brilliant and unique touch, thank you for a wonderful evening , truly outstanding

• Gillian Bransby-Wright

  Aug 25, 2022

  An absolutely fantastic performance by all the cast. We were total gripped throughout the whole production. The pace of the actors and their transitions between their different character portrales was incrediable. The staging was great. We are so glad we have seen it.

• Ron Davies

  Aug 23, 2022

  As a regular at the New Vic over many years prior to relocating to Suffolk, I was not in the least bit surprised that this production, which has transferred from Staffordshire, is as good as it is. The imagination and vitality of the show is striking, those are things Vic-goers expect, story-telling is one of Theresa Heskins' strongest attributes and with collaborators Michael Hugo and Andrew Pollard both bursting with ideas and energy, the recipe for success is complete. The story is well enough known yet our knowledge of the dread ending for virtually all the escapees does not deter our absorption in their experience and endeavour. The cast is high quality, in addition to Hugo and Pollard, Nicholas Richardson brings his sturdy presence to proceedings and David Fairs is excellent as corporal Giesler, with whom the prisoners have an ongoing cat and mouse situation as he tries to find evidence of the planned escape. His speech on the deprivations of German civilians whilst the the prisoners live in comfort is movingly presented. This is one of many highlights, the play is in turns funny, sad, uncomfortable and dizzingly uplifting, as with Sam Craig's well observed Carmen Miranda number. Andrius Gaucas as the Czech tailor Janacek and Perry Moore as the hapless Fritz are both perfect. All in all a terrific night of live theatre.

• Carole

  Aug 21, 2022

  Excellent afternoon watching Tom, Dick and Harry. The cast work exceptionally hard to deliver outstanding performances. Would love to see this show on the road at some more local theatres so that others who are unable to travel to London are able to attend a performance.

• Chris Howard

  Aug 21, 2022

  A wonderful portrayal of a serious bit of history. Well done with humour and pathos. The theatre effect lighting told the story with the great audio. Actors very good. Well worth the visit also to see the "Ali Pali" in all its glory.

• Chris Spicer

  Aug 20, 2022

  What a fantastic show . One of the best nights out for ages . The show was so clever , imaginative , well acted ,and funny . All in all I can’t praise it highly enough .

• A bit fed up…..

  Aug 19, 2022

  I would have loved to have left a review but sadly, due to the rail strike, we were unable to get up there. This was particularly disappointing as having purchased the ticket protection insurance at the time of purchase I genuinely believed I was covered if such an eventuality occurred. Sadly not. Please be aware that the insurance offered covers you for very little other than not being able to attend due to enforced military service or jury service. Even confirmed Covid is not covered. My advice would be to double check cover before purchasing- I didn’t and this was a mistake.

• Nandika

  Aug 17, 2022

  I can’t believe they told the story using such a small area. A stunning presentation!! The humour was great too.

• Paul

  Aug 16, 2022

  A strange topic for a contemporary musical, but this is a very professional, fascinating and entertaining production, which shines a light on aspects of PoW life. The producers had done their research and the characters mostly avoided being stereotyped. I found it gripping but DoI: my father was in Stalag Luft III and calculated the length of the tunnel - which came out short of the trees. Hence fewer prisoners got out - and fewer were shot by the Gestapo.

• Cathy Watson

  Aug 14, 2022

  This is a brilliant and innovative take on the story of the famous escape from Stalag Luft III. High energy performances from all the cast. The night we went there was a standing ovation in spite of the heat, rail strike etc. Well worth seeing before the run ends on 28th August.

• Ellen

  Aug 10, 2022

  I really enjoyed the play, great use of space, audience participation and an amazing venue

• Brandon

  Aug 8, 2022

  This is a great production of the famous story of the escape. The performances are brilliant, the pacing is gripping, the design is imaginative and clever. Well worth seeing!

• SR

  Aug 5, 2022

  We absolutely LOVED Tom Dick and Harry at the Alexandra Palace Theatre - It was nothing that we'd expected and everything we'd hoped. It kept us entertained with the most fabulous staging, lighting and sound, and every single part was PERFECTLY cast. One additional cast member is the theatre itself - If you've never been there, go there! Victorian history oozes out of the brickwork!

• Liz

  Aug 3, 2022

  I was interested to see how the action would be portrayed and was impressed with the meticulous precision with which the scene changes were accomplished. The whole cast performed excellently as an ensemble⁹⁸