Reviews

• S. Hart

  Nov 21, 2017

  Sound quality was poor it was often difficult to hear above the orchestra

• jan seddon

  Mar 2, 2017

  Walked out at half time, irritated by Amy Madigan's grating voice. It wasn't funny, tragic, compelling or superb and, quite frankly, I was bored. Could do better! Sorry.

• Gerald

  Feb 28, 2017

  Screetching distant voice at the start . Went on much to long . Conversations of grandson and friend off stage and largely unheard. Slow boring build up and walked out before the last act. Bad choice of play for me

• Natalie

  Feb 26, 2017

  I'm sorry to say that I did not enjoy this at all. I found it miserable and boring. Maybe it was because my sister had asked to see it as a birthday present for her. It's not the usual thing that I would go to see. I like a happy ending. I like to come out and feel that my heart has been lifted, even if it has been sad, there is usually a moral to the story that makes you feel better. This was just pure misery, although the acting was good.

• Karen Latto

  Feb 26, 2017

  Absolutely brilliant. Ed Harris amazing, in character before the play even started! Fantastic performances all round.

• Jenny Fromer

  Feb 17, 2017

  There are times, particularly act I (of III), when the pace is slow and overly portentous, but this is forgotten in the face of such amazing acting in total, but particularly Ed Harris (who never leaves the stage). It is hard to ever take your eyes off Harris who is utterly compelling and ultimately completely sympathetic. There is a way in which the ultimate reveal doesn't quite equate to the disturbing level implied. Overall though, I simply loved watching these actors, particularly Harris and Madigan, at the top of their game.

• Jane Perry

  Feb 17, 2017

  brilliant performances of wonderful play. Unfortunately putting it on is also perfectly timed! :-(

• Sandra B

  Feb 17, 2017

  A serious subject but with many amusing moments. Ed Harris was amazing!

• Jane

  Feb 15, 2017

  This production is a slow burner that packs a devastating punch. Ed Harris gives an unforgettable performance.

• Pam

  Feb 6, 2017

  Beautifully staged - so intimate you are part of this broken family. The dialogue has humour but the despair of no hope shines through. Special applause to the young girl who accidentally visits.

• Michael

  Feb 5, 2017

  I thought Ed Harris was spectacular but I found the first at quite tedious. It took some of the actors quite some time to find their characters but by the second act I was deep into it and by the third act I was really intrigued.

• 2 Theatre Going Friends

  Feb 3, 2017

  All the actors/actresses where brilliant

• Lynn Perry

  Feb 3, 2017

  It was our sons first west end play, they were enthralled, we all enjoyed the play immensley, great evening out, highly recommend.

• PB

  Feb 3, 2017

  Ed Harris is amazing in this play which resonates especially powerfully at the moment given the current state of American politics. It is good to see a play about the American experience not centred on New York or California but expresses those often unheard voices of the middle of nowhere or as Dodge put it- the boondocks.

• Anna

  Feb 2, 2017

  strongly recommended; Ed Harris is very good in it. Vincent character also played very well. I had good time.

• Anthony Montes

  Feb 1, 2017

  Ed Harris gives one of the Best Performances on stage.. Ever! Right up there with Al Pacino in American Buffalo & Amanda Plummer in Agnès of God. Everything about this production is First Rate and not to be missed. I'm here from Los Angeles and it is so far the highlight of my Trip

• Steven

  Jan 27, 2017

  Amazing play

• Jonathan Reed

  Jan 23, 2017

  Whilst production was excellent as was Ed Harris, I found the storyline slow, disjointed and in places lacking credulity. Characters were given insufficient opportunity to evolve or be developed and opportunities for for deeper humanist understanding where missed. Very slow and uninspiring.

• AussieLantin

  Jan 22, 2017

  The play was very well acted. Ed Harris a very professional actor. Bit stingy with the prosecco.

• Paul O'Neill

  Jan 22, 2017

  Great show. Ed Harriswas mesmerising.

• Maz

  Jan 15, 2017

  Thoroughly enjoyed Buried Child. Acting excellent - quite different - a real treat.

• Nat

  Jan 14, 2017

  Wonderful acting.

• Jo Bee

  Dec 29, 2016

  Divided into three acts (and two intervals) this play was a slow burner, which started off slowly and built to a jaw-dropping crescendo. Excellent acting all round including very strong performances from the two leads. The theme of the American dream gone wrong is one we see in many dramas, but this one was reinforced by its powerful imagery and carefully placed words which left you with a lot to mull over at the end. Recommended.

• lorry

  Dec 28, 2016

  Don't miss this play or you will miss one of London's truly great actors on stage. Fantastic revival of a dark but riveting play Thank you Sam!

• Elaine

  Dec 27, 2016

  You bunch of idiots! You knew three weeks in advance that there was no show on Boxing Day. Dinner and Cab £200. No notification or refund but automatically they sent this nice form to rate the play......

• Lester

  Dec 25, 2016

  Excellent acting by a talented cast.

• Andy

  Dec 25, 2016

  This is one family you wouldn't want round for Christmas dinner! The play skated round Tennessee Williams themes and the performance were universally excellent with Harris and Madagan particularly good on stage. There was a general unease which crept though the second act as the play hurtled towards its shocking conclusion and at 3h hours long with 2 x 10 min breaks, it went surprisingly quickly. The problem was the theatre who have, in an effort to squeeze in extra seats sacrificed any kind of comfort, something very much needed for a play of this length. See review of seats below.

• A&A

  Dec 23, 2016

  Great acting by Ed Harris, his wife and the young lady! Can't figure out the play though... Thought it was just me who couldn't figure it out but none of the people we were sitting around really understood the relationships properly... the writer could have left more clues... makes you feel stupid for not being able to figure it out better!

• anonymous

  Dec 23, 2016

  Good play. Excellent acting. Families have secrets. Families are dsyfunctional. Reminded me of home and lots of the word were familiar.

• Aaliyah

  Dec 21, 2016

  A bit slow to begin with, but it soon became very engaging with an ending that will always stick in my mind.

• Theresa M

  Dec 18, 2016

  A very good production with excellent portrayals from all characters with Ed Harris proving what a masterful actor he is. It's very dark showing such a tortured family - although with some humourous lines. Hadn't realised it was from the 1970s. Terrific set - although "props" had their work cut out!

• Noemi

  Dec 16, 2016

  I can see why the play won the Pulitzer Price. Excellent inside of the real American tragedy with a fantastic cast. Ed Harris acting just blew my mind. I have no words to express how fabulous this experience was. Probably the best play I’ve seen so far in the theatres.

• Sharron Davis

  Dec 16, 2016

  Excellent. Dark as treacle. Really enjoyed it. Ed Harris and Amy Madigan were suberb.

• Ausra

  Dec 16, 2016

  Excellent! The cast were fabulous as was the production itself. As dark and miserable as the scene was there were still some lighthearted, very human moments that made it a delight to watch. Ed Harris was definitely the highlight, though not overshadowing the rest of the actors.

• Tim Mariner

  Dec 15, 2016

  Fantastic play. an emotional ride with a dysfunctional family with a twinge of horror. All mixed with humour and outstanding performance from Ed Harris. Excellent service from The Box office. Great ticket price with no hassles.

• Net

  Dec 15, 2016

  Top notch play and amazing cast. It's a "must see". Highly recommending to book if you haven't. Enjoy the play :-)

• KL

  Dec 14, 2016

  Amazing. Beautifully written, thought provoking. The acting was extremely good.

• David

  Dec 14, 2016

  Ed Harris is captivating as you would expect,as was Amy Madigan, two of our best character actors I would say, the whole supporting cast was at the very top of their game also, the play is dark and sinister but carries the audience through the story from beginning to end, be aware the show will run for nearly three hours with two short intermissions but it certainly doesn't seem 'long' a very enjoyable piece of work in my opinion.

• J Harris

  Dec 10, 2016

  As this play is dialogue driven it's imperative the dialogue be heard. I am NOT hearing impaired, but there were times when some of the actors's were hardly audible. The pace of the production was far too slow making it a dirge to sit through; apart from Ed Harris, there was much unconvincing TV- acting. A good play in a mediocre production.

• Maggie McLaughli

  Dec 4, 2016

  An excellent performance by all the cast but in particular Ed Harris whose performance was mesmerising. Highly recommend anyone who can get a ticket to go and see a masterclass in acting. Loved it

• GM

  Nov 30, 2016

  This is a dystopian play about the death of the American Dream, both moving and depressing with a bitter wit and superlatively acted esp by Ed Harris as the father Dodge, but all the cast were excellent. For me the most moving part was Dodge's loving enumeration of all he had 'before'.

• Lynne

  Nov 29, 2016

  We loved this play! The fact that Ed Harris was already on stage and in character as the audience were taking their seats was just so unusual and very amusing. Each cast member was riveting. We would thoroughly recommend this.

• Abi

  Nov 20, 2016

  This was the best play we've seen for years: true to the text, with unaffected and consistently true performances from the cast - there wasn't a weak link. All those critics who give mediocre productions 4 or 5 stars should come to see 'Buried Child', to remind themselves of what great theatre looks like.