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"Comic invention, wit and pathos."
"Permutt's unique talent consists of the invention of troubled but very funny characters... and his gift for comedy dialogue and pathos has never been so well exploited as in this, the latest of his offerings."
"Amanda Boxer has a most rewarding role as Avril, with her superbly timed acerbic dialogue that gets a laugh every time she speaks."
"Helen is superbly played by Gillian Hanna."
"Hidden talents and surprises."
"Daniel Hill gives a carefully considered performance."
"Towering above them all is the wonderful Miriam Karlin who uses a whole range of emotions from ecstasy to anger to sadness to wistfulness."
"Anthony Biggs... brings out every ounce of comedy."
"Permutt has reason to be proud of this treatment of his work and the artists who have served him so well."
-Aline Waites, Remotegoat
"Miriam Karlin is an uncomfortably credible, ancient Stella, as fragile as she is vile."
"Stewart Permutt pulls any number of stinging and salient themes from his seemingly drab setting."
"Avril is a vituperative viper of a long term lover."
"Daniel Hill is perfectly harried as the middle-aged Martin."
"A rare, real and heart-warming find."
-Lucy Powell, Time Out
"Special mention must go to Miriam Karlin as the octogenarian Mother from hell."
"A sharp wit."
"A classic British farce."
"There is something here that everyone can relate to."
"The cast work together beautifully."
"In the intimate surroundings of the Finborough, you could have heard a pin drop during most of the time [Miriam Karlin] was on stage."
"Daniel Hill has the perfect blend of humour and vulnerability."
"Gillian Hanna is utterly lovable."
"If you’re looking for some genuine laughs, coupled with real poignancy and heart, this is the play for you."
-Theo Bosanquet, What's On Stage
"A super play that is both hilariously funny and so very tragically sad."
"Miriam Karlin heads a super cast."
"Amanda Boxer and Gillian Hanna are superb as the world-weary lesbian couple."
"Danny Hill creates a guilt-ridden, downtrodden Gaydar voyeur."
"Brilliant comic timing and complete command of every moment."
"Danny Hill is the excellent choice."
"Jason Wing’s simmering and slightly anarchic Theo."
"Elizabeth Uter is the young star of the show who lovingly and believably calms, cajoles and protects the inimitable Stella."
"Director, Anthony Biggs, navigates the play and the tiny stage with artistry and skill."
"The sadness and desolation of lonely lives to sit in the pit of the stomach once the laughter has long faded."
"Beck Rainford’s intimate and multi-locational design is as beautiful as it is functional."
"This play should be seen by everyone."
"Fine acting by the strongest of casts."
"Witty and engaging dialogue."
"Remarkably realised by Anthony Biggs and his team."
"You would pay a lot of money in the West End for a class act like this, so why not pop along to the Finborough and find out what great nights are made of."
"The are, indeed, many roads to paradise, and Stuart Permutt’s play is one of them."
-Gene David Kirk, UK Theatre Web
"This play is considerably greater than the sum of its parts."
"The dialogue acutely reflects the rhythms and language of real speech, and is often breathtakingly funny."
"The acting is astonishingly well-observed."
"As Martin, Daniel Hill combines a beautifully Eeyorish demeanour with a radiant good nature and impeccable manners."
"Amanda Boxer as Avril has the kind of comic timing I could cheerfully have watched for hours."
"Gifted by Permutt with lines of the most fabulous malice, all delivered in a voice that could engrave crystal at thirty paces."
"It's Miriam Karlin as Stella who's most touching: this actress in her ninth decade grasps the arms of her wheelchair with shivering hands, and her bones are visible through tissue-paper skin."
"This is no Werther's Originals view of old age: the playwright has understood that character - with every bit of kindness, spite, disappointment, hope - remains undiminished even when the mind fails."
"Deeply compassionate."
"This play and its excellent cast deserve a transfer to a larger venue."
-Sarah Perry, OMH Music
"No frills, no bells and whistles, no excuses. This play is, well, there’s no other way to say it – EXCELLENT!"
"Six actors individually and collectively bring a great piece of writing to life."
"How Elizabeth Uter as careworker Sadia takes kindness, patience and integrity to almost saintly heights."
"Avril, stunningly portrayed by Amanda Boxer."
"A tiny set, cleverly devised by Beck Rainford."
"The lighting and sound are discreet as befits a venue as small as The Finborough, but expertly appropriate."
"Seamless."
"Every scene confronts us with a mixture of emotions, hidden or raw."
"You can reach out and touch the emotional atmosphere."
"Stewart Permutt’s writing is skillfully accurate."
"This play could do more to destroy prejudice than many do-gooders shoving leaflets into our hands or staging rock concerts for charity."
-Julienne Banister, Rogues & Vagabonds
"Savagely funny."
"It is a delight to see Miriam Karlin back in action."
"Director Anthony Biggs keeps the action moving rapidly."
"This is a production that concentrates on the actors."
-Howard Loxton, The British Theatre Guide
"Anthony Biggs’ production is admirably subtle."
"Superb."
"Strong performances amongst cast."
-Natasha Tripney, The Stage
"Full of warmth and wit and affection."
"An admirably unsentimental view of old age."
"The cast are superb."
-Natasha Tripney, Interval Drinks Blogspot
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The Trials of Galileo by Nic Young
Fringe Review
Wandsworth
Edfringe.com
Three Weeks
Remotegoat
Public Reviews
Fringe Guru
Broadway Baby
ViewfromtheGods
British Theatre Guide
The Lesson Eugène Ionesco
or better
in 15 of 17 reviews
Out of all productions with a star rating in the last 3 years:
or better
in 36 of 45 reviews
The Lesson Eugène Ionesco
"Max Lewendel's production succeeds by the strength of its acting and the steadily increasing tension."
Jeremy Kingston, The Times
The Lesson Eugène Ionesco
"Directed so specifically that the beast of chaos that charges through Ionesco's work like his own rhinoceros is safely routed through the play."
Rebecca Banks, Ham & High
The Lesson Eugène Ionesco
"A daring production by an energetic new company, the London-based Icarus Theatre Collective, it pulls no punches in its visceral pursuit of pure absurdism."
Daniel Lombard,
South Wales Argus
The Lesson Eugène Ionesco
Premiul special al juriului
Special Jury Prize:
Cash prize from Romania
The Lesson Eugène Ionesco
Premiul pentru cea mai buna actrita ín rol principal
Best Actress in a Leading
Role: Amy Loughton
Coyote Ugly by Lynn Siefert
"Scarlet, a wild 12-year-old, like a coyote bitch on heat".
John Thaxter, What's On
Journey's End
by R.C. Sherriff
The Times
The Scotsman
Manchester Eve News
Macbeth
by William Shakespeare
With sword, axe, spear and bare fist fighting it is an impressively energetic and dynamic production.
Victoria Claringbold, Remotegoat
The Trials of Galileo
by Nic Young
Icarus Theatre fly into London on waxen wings, which, after this compelling production, show no sign of melting any time soon.
Edwin Reis, Remotegoat
Spring Awakening
by Frank Wedekind
Nigh-on Faultless. The cast are, one and all, magnificent.
Roderic Dunnett, Behind the Arras
Macbeth
by William Shakespeare
"Max Lewendel's production is fast-paced and pulls the audience straight in... Outstanding".
Von Magdalena Marek, Newsline
Macbeth
by William Shakespeare
"Particularly haunting is the piece because of the use of music and sounds, designed by Theo Holloway. The effect is outstanding".
Von Magdalena Marek, Newsline
Macbeth
by William Shakespeare
"Max Lewendel's production is fast-paced and pulls the audience straight in... Outstanding".
Von Magdalena Marek, Newsline
Macbeth
by William Shakespeare
"The play explodes into action with a high-powered fight sequence using real swords, axes and spears that superbly captured the intensity of battle".
Robin Strapp, British Theatre Guide
Coyote Ugly by Lynn Siefert
"The five-member cast fill the dim confines of the theatre like a desert storm".
Le Roux Schoeman,
Church of England Newsletter
Coyote Ugly by Lynn Siefert
"This sexy, steamy drama really hits home, especially after delivering the scorpion sting in its tail".
Philip Fisher,
British Theatre Guide
The Lesson Eugène Ionesco
"Comedy, tragedy, fear, mystery, sex, violence, disturbance: The Lesson has them all".
Eleanor Weber,
Raddest Right Now
The Lesson Eugène Ionesco
"It is impossible not to enjoy Icarus Theatre Collective’s production of Ionesco’s one-act play".
The Stage
Coyote Ugly by Lynn Siefert
"The cast navigates the perilous emotional terrain with aplomb".
Visit London (Totally London)
Coyote Ugly by Lynn Siefert
"Sizzling bursts of desire and hate among the North American sands".
Timothy Ramsden,
Reviews Gate
Albert's Boy
by James Graham
"Extraordinary...
Victor Spinetti is outstanding."
Cheryl Freedman,
What's On in London
The Lesson Eugène Ionesco
"The Icarus Theatre collective's production of Eugène Ionesco's absurdist masterpiece is brilliant. A fast-paced, sixty-five minute screaming journey from a bare classroom into utter chaos."
Kevin Hurst, Extra! Extra!
Many Roads to Paradise
by Stewart Permutt
"You would pay a lot of money in the West End for a class act like this, so why not pop along to the Finborough and find out what great nights are made of."
Gene David Kirk,
UK Theatre Web
The Time of Your Life
William Saroyan
"Book as soon as possible!"
-Claire Ingrams,
Rogues & Vagabonds
The Time of Your Life
William Saroyan
"This is the kind of consoling play we need right now."
-Jane Edwardes, Time Out
Romeo & Juliet
William Shakespeare
"A rollercoaster rendering of the play that dragged the audience on a fast-paced soul-stirring ride for two heart-rending hours."
Romeo & Juliet
William Shakespeare
"An excellent take on a globally-renowned tale of true love."
Romeo & Juliet
William Shakespeare
"Props to Icarus Theatre Collective for putting on such a fantastic show."
Romeo & Juliet
William Shakespeare
"A fresh and invigorating version of this time-honoured romantic tragedy."
Darlington & Stockton Times - Christina McIntyre
The Time of Your Life
William Saroyan
"Fine performances from the 26-strong cast."
-Michael Billington, The Guardian
The Lesson Eugène Ionesco
"You can reach out and touch the emotional atmosphere."
-Julienne Banister,
Rogues & Vagabonds
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