Reviews

• Carol w

  Aug 12, 2018

  Different and confronting modern drama well acted brilliant cast well worth seeing

• A Sayers

  Aug 12, 2018

  Excellent show very dark

• Sandra P

  Aug 12, 2018

  What a gripping story, excellent acting, fantastic in a small theatre. Fabulous entertainment ❣️

• Jackie Duggan

  Aug 10, 2018

  Excellent! Really enjoyed everyone’s performance, especially Orlando Bloom who done an amazing job as Joe and Adam Gillen as Chris. Absolutely brilliant 👍

• Eleonora

  Aug 9, 2018

  without a doubt a 5 star review

• Michelle Morris

  Aug 8, 2018

  I have booked to see this play for a third time! Aside from Orlando Bloom being the main appeal, the other cast members are really rather amazing. The intimacy of the theatre really sets the atmosphere for this dark thriller, so much so you forget the audience is there with you. I think you could hear a pin drop, the performance is that intense. Just brilliant.

• Simo

  Aug 6, 2018

  I confess I bought the tickets mainly to see Orlando Bloom - no idea on the story, had done zero background research. What a great evening it turned out! the play is incredibly catchy, the audience was captured, in some instances i think everybody was holding their breath - catchy acting, great timings, the chemistry on stage is amazing. Absolutely recommended!

• Anon

  Aug 5, 2018

  This was a lot darker subject matter than I was expecting. I was disappointed that typically the women were expected to be full frontal naked whereas Orlando got away with his back to the audience. Equality - not! Adam Gillen's acting is brilliant, as are the rest of the cast. As the theatre is so small, row A is actually on the stage!

• Andrew Brown

  Aug 4, 2018

  As a first time theatre goer, it was STUNNING! Direction, set design, ACTORS, superb! Thank you, because I WILL come again!

• Jenny Clifford

  Aug 4, 2018

  Having by chance come across the ultimate B movie Killer Joe with Matthew Maconaughey as Killer Joe, I was strangely repulsed and compelled by the film, and found it hard to believe ANYONE would put on a stage play of this. Obviously I knew the story, which was stuck to pretty much. The KFC scene in the film was actually quite frightening, but not so on stage..... However, having been weirdly fascinated by the film, I thought the play very good, and soooo surprised at Orlando Bloom turning out to quite menacing in the part, and phew ! What a physique to boot !

• Adam R

  Aug 1, 2018

  All performances were v strong. Sophie Cookson & Adam Gillen matching Orlando all the way. The set too was magnificent, moody & brooding. Great intimate theatre and one could even get a drink at the bar without taking up all of the interval.

• Gamegirlet

  Jul 31, 2018

  The evening had some truly sensational performances and the cast all worked hard both physically and mentally. Orlando Bloom was a revelation as Killer Joe, tightly coiled menace exuding from every pore - even in his " pleasant" persona in the first half. By the second half that mask has slipped entirely and the true sadistic nature of his character breaks through. However, it is the performances of Sophie Cookson as the damaged Dottie that seared the soul. She expertly conveyed fragility, derangement and piercing awareness all within a heartbeat. Adam Gillen as Chris brought out his character's near incestual obsession with his sister, adeptly conveying his confusion with how his life was panning out and his inability to accept responsibility. The set was perfect to convey the squalor and general degradation of the characters' everyday lives. The centrality of the TV and the different colours it provided for illuminating the various scenes all heightened the dramatic tension of the action. Perhaps the gothic thunder and lightening were overdone, but they helped to ratchet up the tension yet another notch. The nudity ( Dottie's and the step mother's) was still shocking in the exploitative way in which it was done, not sure if that is what is written in the play, but it was deeply uncomfortable to watch. Overall, not a comfortable evening, but well worth seeing

• Stevedawn

  Jul 29, 2018

  Excellent from start to finish. Left on the edge wondering. Contained everything. Fantastic cast! Would recommend.

• MRS CJ

  Jul 28, 2018

  Within a few minutes you are so drawn into this show that you can't look away. You might buy the ticket because Orlando Bloom is cast in the lead, but the cast are outstanding. Their performances are so moving that at times you feel uncomfortable watching. I would thoroughly recommend this show and venue (don't forget to bring a fan if you have one, the theatre is quite warm in the current high temperatures). Highly recommended.

• Sian

  Jul 26, 2018

  I came to this not knowing anything about the story. The acting blew me away, Adam Gillen was amazing I’ve only ever seen him in Benidorm wow! What an actor

• Irene Merchant

  Jul 25, 2018

  Excellent performances by Sophie Cookson and Adam Gillen. A fairly harrowing tale but well delivered.

• Ines

  Jul 21, 2018

  I enjoyed the play, there were some great performances but I feel some of the actors weren't very convincing and let the whole play down. Also very disappointed that Orlando Bloom was on holidays, as we weren't told this when we booked the tickets.

• Carrie Lindsay

  Jul 21, 2018

  On arrival at the theatre I discovered that Orlando Bloom was not performing, I was gutted. However, I thoroughly enjoyed last night’s show and thought that all of the actors were amazing. Well done to all except Orlando Bloom!

• JJ

  Jul 20, 2018

  Killer Joe...killed my outlook of Londonʻs theatre. I purchased tickets because Orlando Bloom was in it, only to find out when I entered the theatre that he was not working that evening. I tried to get a refund but they said that the website had indicated that Orlando Bloom was not going to be there. Unless it was in the smallest print..I didnʻt see that posted.

• Ems

  Jul 19, 2018

  Orlando was not performing which was a massive disappointment. The play was a very strange concept and almost uncomfortable to watch. The acting was good but not great however southern accents were poor.

• MaryB

  Jul 15, 2018

  Superb play, edge of seat, quality of cast outstanding

• Angela Matthews

  Jul 13, 2018

  Outstanding performances from all the players. Kept you enthralled every second not knowing what was going to happen next.

• Carolyn Ryves

  Jul 13, 2018

  After seeing the film and reading the critics reviews I was expecting the worst, however my fears were unfounded. This was a sharp production, ‘Joe’ was suitably menacing, Dottie fragile but believable. The tension built to a well executed finale . This theatre leant itself well to the production, we had seats near the front and felt at times like voyeurs rather than audience members which added to the enjoyment as the production drew you in to the action. A great night out .

• MIGUEL GOMEZ

  Jul 12, 2018

  The acting was incredible! The show was gripping, sad, funny, amazing! I didn’t appreciate the audience laughing at parts that I personally took to be poignant and dramatic, not funny at all. Overall an amazing piece of art. Kudos to ALL the actors. Run and see if!

• S. Coulon

  Jul 9, 2018

  Excellent evening's entertainment. Wonderful performances from all the cast, exactly as this play should be. The fight scene music and lighting was so well done. Set design was fab too.

• Anna K

  Jul 8, 2018

  Brilliant performance by all the cast, tense from the beginning to the end, very entertaining. Loved it! Thank you

• Jessica Z.

  Jul 8, 2018

  Outstanding performance from all actors keeps you on the edge just brilliant

• Barty

  Jul 6, 2018

  This is brilliant and so close and personal. All cast were superb. Orlando Bloom fantastic.

• Jf

  Jul 5, 2018

  Good acting. Bit unnecessarily controversial at times

• Lesley

  Jul 1, 2018

  We thoroughly enjoyed Killer Joe, it was a great show to see on a date night and was worthy of more than the 2 star review we read before going. Very well acted and lots of tension and drama.

• Dominic Lewis

  Jul 1, 2018

  The warmth and intimacy of the actors performances contrasted the moral values raised by the play. I was drawn in and felt alienated at the same time. Very cool set design.

• L.A. Jeremy

  Jun 30, 2018

  Outstanding performances from all the cast - Orlando Bloom carries off the ghastly charm of Joe with ease and aplomb .. artfully staged and impeccable direction.

• Frances

  Jun 27, 2018

  Very entertaining; filled with suspense, comedy, and poignant realism

• René

  Jun 27, 2018

  What a wonderful engaging play from the directing to the acting. It's emotional to say the least with laughter as well as sorrow. I want to see it again. Orlando Bloom is of course terrific in it!

• Becky

  Jun 24, 2018

  This play was amazing and brilliantly acted! So glad I saw it. The actors that played dottie and Chris stole the show!! Some jaw dropping performances. Was a bit disappointed Orlando Bloom wasnt in it as he’s all over the advertising and they gave no warning or reason. the first time we were aware he wasnt performing was when he didn’t appear on stage and his understudy did instead which I didn’t mind because he was an amazing actor but They should of mentions it.

• Kim

  Jun 21, 2018

  Dissapointing as the lead was off sick. We found the stand in wooden and lacking the depth to carry the sinister and menacing stillness required to carry the momentum of the piece and stop it moving at times into comical or pastiche. A very strong actor with gravitas is required. Dottie was strong and well played moving convincingly between innocence and guile. She saved the show. We found the brother too hammy. Overall a shame as we really wanted to enjoy it and could see that this could be a mesmerising and sinister piece of work.

• Jennee Archibald

  Jun 19, 2018

  I don't think I can fully explain how amazing this production is. It was intense and often uncomfortable to watch in this small intimate theatre. It was funny and shocking - humorous and violent - the quality of the acting was second to none. I have seen many plays in the West End and this has to be my all time favourite - powerful and memorable.

• GD

  Jun 18, 2018

  The story is useless and unmoral. The actor get naked very easily. The script is written really badly. I left at the intermittence, first time in my life.

• Saffron

  Jun 18, 2018

  Saw the performance on Saturday 16th June and was mesmerised by the whole experience. Fantastic casting and set. The final scene is riveting! A must-see event! Also, wonderful venue!

• Flaneur

  Jun 18, 2018

  The theatre is quaint and cosy. It offers good and intimate views of the characters on stage. The play itself was well-acted, although it does take a while to grow on you. There were some great performances across the board, and some bold moves, which you'll have to see yourself to understand. It's an entertaining play, with laughs and plot twists, and well-played stereotypes (mostly true) of Southern America.

• Carrie

  Jun 18, 2018

  We sat front row, it was awesome. Bloom was great as we're all the cast.

• David Patching

  Jun 17, 2018

  This production is out of this world it has some funny parts but as the play goes on the darker it gets. Orlando Bloom is very sinister as Joe in the lead and the cast are exceptional and have you on the edge of your seat. Grab a ticket as you will not be disappointed.

• Hattie

  Jun 17, 2018

  This is such an amazing play, from the moment it starts you’re hooked. Fantastic acting and direction. Would definitely reccomend to anyone to go and see it while its still on.

• Sharon

  Jun 16, 2018

  Right from the beginning it was played out so well and the acting was superb. I was completely captivated by the actors that played out their parts so well. Truly wonderful thank you.

• Kay

  Jun 15, 2018

  I knew nothing of the story and loved it and how it played out , a good amount of laughs too . Orlando Bloom and the rest of the cast did a fab job .

• CM

  Jun 15, 2018

  Great play, very performances. Too much in the way of special effects, bangs, flashes etc. We get the point without all this extra stuff.

• Cynthia

  Jun 14, 2018

  OK, so the pull was the idea of seeing Orlando Bloom on stage, in a smallish theatre. But the experience was so much more. Not only was he exceptionally good but so were all his acting colleagues. The plot twists and turns with ease and the climax is both shocking and unexpected. Superb entertainment.

• Kelly

  Jun 14, 2018

  Maybe the best play I have ever seen Adam was amazing they all where but he was the stand out performer. Would love to watch it again and again and again

• Hannah Webb

  Jun 14, 2018

  From start to finish the play and entire cast were amazing, I was literally on the edge of my seat throughout, I can’t recommend it enough!

• PMc

  Jun 14, 2018

  The fast paced script and the excellent acting of the whole cast made this a very enjoyable evening