Reviews

• Dalian

  Sep 5, 2019

  Really enjoyed it recommend it to my Husband & Son. And then went again to see it with them!

• Sheila H

  Aug 27, 2019

  It was an enjoyable show, not what we expected, and I would have liked a bit more of the music. At times a little difficult to understand the accents, but they kept it authentic.

• RR

  Aug 25, 2019

  A refreshing, magnificent piece of theatre!! More of this. Looking forward to see what's next for the play writer.

• Sue

  Aug 25, 2019

  Loved it. Loved the dancing at the beginning - wanted to be young again and join in. Loved the setting and the Complicite inspired moving of the chairs etc. A lot of the jokes and script went over my head though because I couldn't follow the African accents. Great atmosphere. Favourite bit was when one of the actors joked with us and said 'glad you're here, now we can start'

• MH

  Aug 25, 2019

  A fantastic show, second time seeing it and I would go back again!

• Yvonne

  Aug 25, 2019

  Absolutely loved The Barbershop Chonicles. Funny, thought provoking, amusing and the music was great 👍🏾

• Mariam

  Aug 23, 2019

  Absolutely loved it! I'm so glad I manage to get tickets, it was amazing.

• Micky Levoguer

  Aug 23, 2019

  I knew it was going to be energetic and joyous but I didn't expect the tender and heartfelt emotional stories to have such an impact. So clever in the way the stories built in layers over time through the banter and bravado as well as the confessions and wisdom shared. The cast were so energetic and on point the whole way through.

• Lee

  Aug 23, 2019

  Fabulous. Very emotional and fun.

• Khaema

  Aug 23, 2019

  I went with a friend to see this and it was AMAZING!! We both laughed so much throughout the whole show. It had a great storyline and was very easy to keep up with what was going on! Great music throughout to keep the mood and vibe going. Was kinda sad once it ended as it was such a good show. Really hope it comes back as would love to take more people to see it!

• Leslie Maruziva

  Aug 20, 2019

  Laughter, black mental health, absent fathers, mentoring all brought together. A well orchestrated play that combines topical issues in the African communities with some laughter. Excellent script. A must see.

• Sharon Powell

  Aug 20, 2019

  We really enjoyed Barber Shop Chronicles which was well acted and really brought to life a community hub for men. Yes, you go to the barbers for a hair cut, but it’s much more than that and which was beautifully told in this play. Great actors, great integral scene changes. We were invested from beginning to end. A++

• Auxy

  Aug 19, 2019

  This was a great show. From the start the audience felt welcome and a part of the play by having permission to join the cast on stage. It was funny yet insightful and educational

• Simone

  Aug 19, 2019

  This was an amazing show and I guarantee you will encourage all your friends to catch the show before it leaves London. High energy actors, thought and informative moments... a Brilliant show!

• GW

  Aug 19, 2019

  Loved the show, the cast and the space in the round works well. The story is interesting and poignant, a bird's eye view inside barber shops in Africa and London. The microphone when used in the round made it hard to hear who was speaking sometimes, my only criticism.

• Ronke

  Aug 18, 2019

  The show was so entertaining, creative and informative. Would definitely recommend one to see it!

• Gladys

  Aug 18, 2019

  Such an inclusive, heartfelt, relevant, simplistic humorous experience. Something for all the generations from all walks of life, with informative and enlightening aspects of our collective histories. Threads from many family dynamics. A safe space for male to explore the male condition. Very enjoyable.

• Win

  Aug 18, 2019

  Loved the interaction at the beginning. Loved the all male cast, this production provided a male’s perspective which is very rarely heard! Would watch again with my male friends!

• Geoffrey Forde

  Aug 18, 2019

  I thought it was a excellent play. The cast were so friendly and interactive. One of the best plays I’ve seen in along time...

• Nora

  Aug 17, 2019

  Really good and thought-provoking

• Ayimaa

  Aug 16, 2019

  Loved the topics that were brought up and entertaining. Actors did a great job.

• Francesca

  Aug 16, 2019

  Music, Politics, History, Comedy all in under 2 hrs. Brilliant is an understatement

• Dami

  Aug 16, 2019

  Loved it .

• E.A

  Aug 16, 2019

  It was an amazing show with comedy, drama and good music an all round great performance from the cast

• Marcus

  Aug 16, 2019

  Great

• Greg

  Aug 15, 2019

  An incredible insight to the barbershop scene around the world and it’s importance to Black males of all ages. Funny, sharp, great music and brilliant acting. Floorless and insightful.

• Jody leigh

  Aug 13, 2019

  Very enjoyable and informative. Reminded me of my younger years in Zambia. Thoroughly enjoyed the history lesson within the play.

• Christina South London

  Aug 13, 2019

  I had such a good time. It was engaging and interesting. The topics discussed were real issues and a good concept for others to see how men relate with each other. I learnt a lot about some of the African cultures like Zimbabwe and South Africa and I applaud the cast and director.

• O Joseph

  Aug 13, 2019

  An enjoyable evening. Went with my 15 year old son who also thoroughly enjoyed it.

• Min

  Aug 12, 2019

  Accurate hilarious and amazing cast

• Donna Lois

  Aug 12, 2019

  I thoroughly enjoyed this production. It was fresh and new and appealed to both young and old audiences! I would watch it again and I cannot recommend it enough! Go and see it, please!

• Kath

  Aug 12, 2019

  Excellent show and cast Thoroughly enjoyed the performance , great music, funny , very good theatre

• Amber

  Aug 12, 2019

  Fantastic and memorable show!

• Mandy

  Aug 11, 2019

  This was theatre at its very best. The cast were energetic, believable, welcoming, and spell-binding. The audience became part of the performance. The dancing was superb. All in all, it was truly amazing. We laughed. We cried. We had The Most Fantastic Time. Well done to all who contributed to the performance.

• Petrelli

  Aug 11, 2019

  Excellent balance of comedy and contemporary / historical topics

• Lady Jo

  Aug 11, 2019

  How refreshing and energising to see Black men portrayed with the sublety, texture and depth so often lacking from characters on the stage and screen of mainstream arts. A joyful and entertaining piece - covering all that you would expect to go on in a barber's chair - humour, politics, relationships, friendships, therapy, footie banter....plus a whole lot more. A must see. I hope they do a national tour and come back to London for another run.

• Stevens

  Aug 11, 2019

  Such fun, great actors good story, they all look like they are enjoying their roles.The venue is great and staff too. Go and see this you'll love it.

• HCC girls!

  Aug 11, 2019

  It was a thoroughly enjoyable show from beginning to end! From the audience participation during the ‘Candy’ dance at the beginning, to cleverly woven tales from barber salons all over Africa, comprising of profound discussions regarding male role models, causes and effects of addiction, and shocking misconceptions, which were ultimately revealed, running throughout the play. Excellent!

• Usy

  Aug 10, 2019

  Thoroughly enjoyed it. It was so good to see other cultures in relation to social background and social change. It was full of fun, full of laughter and very refreshing!!!

• P

  Aug 10, 2019

  Enjoyable from start to finish!

• Hendrix

  Aug 10, 2019

  Funny witty so much fun highly recommend

• Lo

  Aug 10, 2019

  Lovely informative great

• Mrs Deane

  Aug 9, 2019

  A great performance. Dancing in between scenes was brilliant, I enjoyed the music, vibrancy and reality of the show.

• Jonny

  Aug 9, 2019

  It had alot of insightful information and was really funny. I would've given a 5 star had the accents been better.

• Miss deli

  Aug 8, 2019

  Full of laughter, so emotional ...I was taken on a full trip. Just loved it

• Leigh

  Aug 7, 2019

  A heart-warming show! A must see for many young people.

• P

  Aug 5, 2019

  Great show.

• Dawn

  Aug 4, 2019

  The play was excellent. The storyline was cleverly played out through the production. The changes from barber shop to barber shop across Africa was superbly done. The production was hilarious yet serious at the same time and address some complex issues weĺl. Would definitely recommend 👏🏾👏🏾👌🏾

• Cristina B

  Aug 4, 2019

  Randomly selected tickets for this show. What a pleasant surprise! The stories were funny and informative. Overall recommend it.

• Bee Ess

  Aug 4, 2019

  We enjoyed this full-on portrayal of black male relationships around the barber's chair in barber shops around the world. Great music interludes between individual acts within the production. The only downside was that the sound was slightly blurred. There were a lot of jokes that some of the audience could share so the dialogue was key in this experience. We enjoyed the show and would recommend.