Reviews

• Helerina Westwood

  Jan 14, 2016

  The masterclass in monologue that Ms Wannamaker performed as a dark prelude to the main play was a privelege to witness. Very moving and completely engaging. What a superb performance. The hilarious and cutting Harlequinade that followed (after the projection of a vintage infomercial to educate us on CEMA) was top class entertainment. A treat to see Mr Brannagh on stage and sending his profession up so perfectly. Highly amusing and a brilliant cast.

• Paul Loosley

  Dec 29, 2015

  One supposes the idea of prefacing a raucous comedy with a thankfully brief miserably sad price makes both emotions heightened. That being the objective this programme works very well.

• Paul Loosley

  Dec 29, 2015

  One supposes the idea of prefacing a raucous comedy with a thankfully brief miserably sad price makes both emotions heightened. That being the objective this programme works very well.

• Susannah

  Dec 22, 2015

  Wasn't sure what to expect as I didn't know the plays - but both were wonderful in their own ways. Zoe Wanamaker was excellent in the first and then shamelessly sent herself up in the second. The lovely thing about the second one was that the cast appeared to be having such a good time! Highly recommended.

• Fiona Mackay

  Nov 26, 2015

  Two fantastic productions. An afternoon of tears of sadness, followed by laughter. Just what life's about. All On Her Own was moving beyond words. Whilst Harlequinade was an energetic and hilarious farce, beautifully acted by everyone involved. Loved every minute! Thank you for such a great afternoon.

• Jacc

  Nov 19, 2015

  All the reviews I had read before going were a little scathing of Harliquinade being a "flimsy farce" . Well excuse me but some of us non pretentious, normal people actually like to be entertained when we go to the theatre. I thought this was well written and not at all dated. It was well acted and Kenneth Branagh's comic timing and delivery was particularly brilliant and had the audience laughing out loud. I left the theatre feeling like I had been enormously entertained. I also felt that Zoe Wanamaker in "all on her own" was compelling and equally well done.

• Nicole H

  Nov 18, 2015

  Brilliant - really funny

• Gloria E.Wood

  Nov 15, 2015

  After flying in from New York, I was thrilled to visit the Garrick the next evening and thoroughly enjoyed the performance. Good luck to the Garrick and to Kenneth Branagh especially. Loved it and found it hilarious.

• Barbara Haywood

  Nov 12, 2015

  Theatre at it's very best. Side splittingly funny from start to finish! Kenneth Branagh and all his cast were terrific - a brilliant farcical performance. Zoe Wanamaker's monologue "All On Her Own" was a tour de force - I'm still thinking about it this morning. Such a clever performance.

• Susan Levy

  Nov 11, 2015

  A zany and witty play verging on farce . Zoe Wanamaker superb as ever in this and All on my own .

• Angela Smith-Morgan

  Nov 6, 2015

  Just the light relief needed after a day in London. Very clever, witty and charming all at the same time

• Jane Moseley

  Nov 6, 2015

  What a great night. Really wasn't sure what to expect but we had a great time. From start to finish we laughed all the way through. Great way to spend an evening - sheer entertainment Brilliant cast, fabulous performances! Would highly recommend.

• Denise Clark

  Nov 6, 2015

  There are in fact 2 things ; Harlequinade and On her own. The latter is a monologue by Zoe Wanamaker an is clever but the star is Harlequinade which is great fun but in a curiously old fashioned style which I personally loved. It is veryfunny with actors hamming it up and thoroughly enjoying themselves. Fast paced too, lots going on and lots of small cameos that add enormously to the fun

• Nicola Brindley

  Nov 5, 2015

  REALLY ENJOYED THESE 2 AMAZING PRODUCTIONS WITH CLASS ACTING AND STAGING. I SEE A LOT OF THEATRE AND THIS WAS CERTAINLY IN THE TOP 5% WELL DONE HOPE IT IS A GREAT SUCCESS

• Lorna Sargeant

  Oct 29, 2015

  For many a long year I've wanted to see Ken Brannagh on stage. Retirement gave me the opportunity and having chosen a play I didn't know, was a little trepidacious it would live up to expectations. Of course it did - in spades! Harlequinade was superbly produced, directed and acted. It was very, very funny. The Garrick was the perfect theatre for this production and we enjoyed the whole experience. Zoe Wannamaker's performance in All On Her Own was an added bonus. Beautifully acted, poignant and funny, it was the perfect companion to Harlequinade .

• Ask Granny

  Oct 27, 2015

  Fun, great entertainment. Clever, witty, amusing portrayal of Dame Maud by Zoë Wannamaker. Miranda Raison playing Edna Selby stole the show. Audience seemed to love it and Harlequinade will be a play people will want to see.. regardless of critics! Kenneth Branagh is the perfect Arthur Gosport.

• Amy Sutcliffe

  Oct 27, 2015

  Harlequinade was really funny. The whole cast were brilliant and Kenneth Branagh looked absolutely fantastic in a wig. Very enjoyable show, well worth seeing. More please!

• Jilly G

  Oct 25, 2015

  All on her own: Zöe Wanamaker was brilliant - poignant. Winter's Tale: hilarious. Loved them both.