Reviews

• Doli Gummer

  Jun 28, 2016

  We arrived expecting as stated a line by line hilarious play and what we got was dower, Badlwt thought out dramatics, dull stage setting , racism , swearing and anger that took the form of shouting by the lead actor... All in all a waste of our time and our money .... The people next to us left after the first half and nobody around us was laughing either .... Close the show now !!!

• Mary

  Mar 10, 2016

  Amazing how the script turns such a dark subject into something hilarious. Riveted from start to finish and the sets were incredible.

• carolyn

  Mar 6, 2016

  As good as I was expecting from Martin Mcdonagh's writing. Great thought provoking play,very funny and a brilliant cast. Would highly recommend it.

• Susan Artis

  Mar 6, 2016

  The writing and acting of Hangman was superb it kept you guessing though the play with a great ending. It was funny as well as thought provoking. Highly recommended

• Richard P

  Mar 5, 2016

  Most enjoyable play and an excellent production.

• Ian

  Mar 5, 2016

  Really enjoyed this excellent production

• Elinor Shaffer

  Mar 4, 2016

  Brilliant. I am a long-standing admirer of the playwright, since I first saw 'The Beauty Queen of Leenane'. He is the outstanding playwright of his generation. 'Hangmen' is well up to his past achievements. Funny, ironic, and threatening, the play shows that the system of hangmen's justice goes on beyond its legal end.

• Min Clifford

  Mar 3, 2016

  I love Martin's work and was not disappointed by his latest offering. I can't give my usual 5 stars for his work because although it is very, very good, the experience was marred by a couple of things. I felt you needed to be in the stalls or circle to get the full value of the creative & first rate sets. Also to see any facial expressions which although the excellent cast tried to include everyone, the task is impossible. Basically if you have money to be able to afford £80 + seats then you are laughing.(although I still did laugh a lot!) The actors were all great even though I believe some might have been understudies. As a matinee performance I know it gives under studies a chance to shine. Sometimes they can even give better performances than the stars. I love Martin's writing and the direction again was excellent. I feel the end leaves us a bit hanging (pardon the pun) but if you can still get seats, I urge you to go.

• Stevie Mallinson

  Mar 3, 2016

  Absolutely first class .Play was very good as I expected from reviews - Seats were low cost seats and as such very good.

• Annette Elliott-Dunn

  Mar 3, 2016

  Really funny, lively and entertaining. Fast paced with two great twists that I didn't expect. I'm so glad I managed to get tickets- lots of people couldn't as the house was packed even at 2.30 in the afternoon.

• D. Tucker

  Mar 3, 2016

  A superbly acted black comedy. Well structured plot, a dramatic set used to build tension and actors all clearly enjoying themselves driving the pace to its superb climax. An unexpected topic but don't read too much about it as it will spoil it....if you love theatre don't miss it just go!

• CES

  Mar 3, 2016

  What a beautifully acted play! Wonderful characters, a great story and a stunning set - we loved it!

• Harriet Jones

  Mar 3, 2016

  An excellent, entertaining and thought provoking play beautifully performed. It was one of those plays that I wish I could see again as I a m sure I would pick up On things that I Missed first time round

• leslie allan

  Mar 2, 2016

  This was proper theatre with superb performances from whole cast.

• Julie Davies

  Mar 1, 2016

  Capturing true Northern humour and human condition. Justice? One for the courts to decide. Remarkable writing and acting. Not to be missed. Superb set.

• Bev Scourfild

  Feb 29, 2016

  Absolutely brilliant, a fantastic and strong performance by all the cast. The best black comedy that we have had the pleasure of seeing for a long time. We would highly recommend it to our friends and family. Mark and Bev Scourfield

• Tracey

  Feb 28, 2016

  This play was absolutely fantastic. The cast were, without exception truly flawless. I could watch this time and time again.....perfect timing, so together and just a joy...haven't laughed so hard in a long time. Thanks!!!!!!!!

• Alex Everitt

  Feb 28, 2016

  Brilliantly acted and hysterically funny.

• Lindalou

  Feb 28, 2016

  A very gripping story. Performances by leading men in great contrast to each other kept the suspense up. Characters were formed and believed. Altogether a very fine afternoon.

• Cambridge theatre goers

  Feb 28, 2016

  Most fantastic play.

• Caroline

  Feb 28, 2016

  Absolutely fantastic. Do not miss it.

• Mary

  Feb 28, 2016

  Amazing how the script turns such a dark subject into something hilarious. Riveted from start to finish and the sets were incredible.

• Michael Richardson

  Feb 28, 2016

  The play was excellent BUT our view in the Grand Circle was spoilt by several people on the front row leaning on the balcony and REFUSING to sit back. THE THEATRE STAFF SHOULD ENSURE THAT EVERYONE SITS IN THEIR SEAT PROPERLY>

• Emma

  Feb 28, 2016

  A fantastic play - so glad I had the opportunity to see it.

• Beecat

  Feb 28, 2016

  Darkly funny and beautifully performed by all.

• John White

  Feb 26, 2016

  Excellent

• Heraclitus

  Feb 26, 2016

  Although well staged and acted the play itself lacks direction. At times it seems to want to critique capital punishment and degenerates into sub Ealing comedy leaving this audience member disappointed. Behan's Quare Fellow was not evoked.

• Kate Holbrook

  Feb 25, 2016

  We love McDonagh. This play is a triumph. Very wonderful staging, great cast, superb music, everything about it was perfect. Kudos to the director. Impressive!

• Sarah

  Feb 25, 2016

  Very entertaining and thought provoking

• Ann

  Feb 25, 2016

  Really enjoyed this black comedy. A great script and excellent acting from all concerned. I go the theatre a lot and this is one of the best productions I have seen in recent years.

• J

  Feb 25, 2016

  Great acting with impeccable timing on all the punch lines by the whole cast. Not a weak one among them! A very professional production, with simplistic but creative use of a small stage and set changes. The script was good albeit the reference to paraplegics did not add to the story line, was in bad taste and detracted from our overall enjoyment. The anti-German jibes were also a bit too strong at times.

• Bronwen Bevan

  Feb 25, 2016

  Excellent, I have been trying to see Hangmen for some time, but the tickets were too expensive. It is very witty, fairly and amusingly un pc, and gripping. Fine acting from all, and a very good performance from johnny Flynn

• Tim

  Feb 24, 2016

  Was funny and entertaining. Was a bit confused as to why the creepy guy admitted to something he didn't do and got killed as a result. Doesn't make sense after he mocked the innocent man for getting caught. The hangman should have got his comeuppance.

• Mary

  Feb 24, 2016

  We're big fans of MM and this dark comedy lived up to expectations - strong cast (from newbie Bronwyn James to old hands such as David Morrissey and Andy Nyman), brilliant comedic timing and 60s set and props, big questions about morality, 'justice' and, of course, hanging.

• Andrew melia

  Feb 23, 2016

  Absolutely fantastic show, funny and well written. Big fan of Martin's work.

• Mark W

  Feb 21, 2016

  A brilliantly written and acted production. Excellent minor characters as well as first class principals. It is very funny and McDonagh revels in the language given to his characters. The mix of humour and menace is reminiscent of Pinter. The actress playing Shirley is straight out of drama school and her stunning début suggests a great future as long as she doesn't become typecast. We will go to the live broadcast at the cinema next. month.

• Jane

  Feb 21, 2016

  It was a great way to spend a few hours & be entertained by talented actors & a great story Loved it

• Mya

  Feb 20, 2016

  Good show !

• Jen

  Feb 20, 2016

  Hilarious and bsolutely brilliant.

• Sathya Niangi

  Feb 20, 2016

  A fantastic, dark and funny play. A must watch for any fan of Martin McDonagh.

• Wheezy

  Feb 20, 2016

  David morrissey not Stephen!!

• PaulT

  Feb 20, 2016

  That was an absolutely amazing play with some amazing performances from the cast including David Morrisey! Cracking dialogue with a ton of wit and an great plot to boot! Five stars!

• Sue

  Feb 19, 2016

  Thought the acting was superb

• JBG

  Feb 19, 2016

  Great performances especially from David Morrissey, but the play itself disappointed.

• Kate

  Feb 19, 2016

  I took my 15 year old daughter to see this and we both enjoyed the production hugely! The cast was Stella and the delivery of fast paced lines and slow burn humour was exquisitely timed. Highly recommended - a great night out. Well done to the actors too - at the end, we could see you had enjoyed it as much as we had! Fabulous!

• Bronnie 09

  Feb 19, 2016

  We were captured from the outset by this pacy, taut darkly comic drama. There are so many moments that fit Mooney's pondering- 'menacing or creepy? There's a difference.' We were impressed by the meaningful writing and swept in by the urgent performances. What a superb play.

• michael goane

  Feb 18, 2016

  another beautifully crafted script from the master of black comedy,contains aall the twists and turns we know and love about mc donagh !!!! well structured and free flowing,performed by a strong cast.great set well used by all,an evening well spent in their company,miss it at your peril !!!!

• Mary Brooksbank

  Feb 18, 2016

  Disappointing, maybe I expected too much. Light humour, but not really very funny. Good acting and good sets moving up and down. The first scene in the bar was too long

• Kim Pierpoint

  Feb 18, 2016

  Loved the play, especially as a fellow Pierpoint. The twists, turns and laughter were a great combination. My husband didn't know what to expect, and was surprised when the audience started to laugh in the first act. Great stage play, but could also be great on the radio.

• Paul Nobbs

  Feb 18, 2016

  The world inhabited by the supposed last hangman in Britain is familiar to those who have seen and enjoyed the movie 'In Bruges' - another Martin McDonagh creation. I love the way the play stretches reality in just the way a master storyteller should to telling a tale that is at once funny, fascinating and macabre. Brilliant!