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1883 Magazine

Tier 3: General coverage. Counts 40% as much as a Tier 1 review.

Reviews

25

Average

81

Highest

97

Lowest

44

More positive than most outlets (typical average: 75)4 different critics
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Martin Guerre
90

“This stripped-down, minimalist Martin Guerre makes 90 minutes fly past in a frenetic blur.”

Golden Boy
Golden Boy

Nick Barr · Sep 23, 2026

97

“Everything about this production is sensational, from the smallest expression to the full force of its music and movement.”

Cable Street
76

“In the end, Cable Street is imperfect but important: an earnest, energetic musical that elevates a vital story and showcases a cast whose voices could power a revolution.”

Ballad Lines
Ballad Lines

Feb 2, 2026

97

“Ballad Lines is emotionally devastating, profoundly beautiful, and quietly radical.”

Into the Woods
Into the Woods

Nick Barr · Jan 12, 2026

92

“It’s thoughtful, emotionally intelligent, visually beautiful, and full of heart.”

Paranormal Activity
88

“This is an intense, unsettling, and technically accomplished piece of theatre that fully understands how to frighten an audience without relying on cheap tricks.”

Othello
Othello

Nick Barr · Nov 8, 2025

86

“Harewood’s Othello is a heart-wrenching portrayal, and his emotional range is incredible.”

Inter Alia
62

“Whether this coincidence is by chance or something else, it speaks to the relative lack of dramatic creativity in Inter Alia, at least in contrast to its famous predecessor.”

Mrs Warren's Profession

“Cooke does his best with this dated setup where women are deemed little more than marriage material but, even with a few inspired nips and tucks here and there, this production sags and drags in places.”

My Master Builder
44

“A generous soul would suggest that maybe she intends for the audience to make up their own minds; then again, that generous soul probably hadn’t spent two hours wading through this soapy mess, with unpolished dialogue that awkwardly flits between the classical and the contemporary.”

The Great Gatsby
49

“The Great Gatsby is not a smart, tasteful musical that can't compete with tackier ones. It simply fails to be tacky enough.”

Clueless
Clueless

Nick Barr · Mar 30, 2025

78

“Dionne’s outfit in the opening scenes, especially the red hat, is one of my favourites, and there is a two-tone tartan coat of Cher’s that is just gorgeous. The costumes throughout are colourful, fun, and really add to the atmosphere and character.”

Elektra
Elektra

Nick Barr · Feb 8, 2025

78

“If you enjoy innovative and original theatre, then this bold, exhilarating take on Elektra is well worth your time.”

Oedipus
Oedipus

Oct 16, 2024

63

“He is not a natural theatrical actor, with only two credits in the last decade; the muscular performance here is more reminiscent of his Eddie Carbone in Ivo Van Hove's A The Bridge.”

Mean Girls
Mean Girls

Nick Barr · Jul 4, 2024

90

“This show is brimming over with people that are drop dead gorgeous, have fabulous voices, incredible acting talent, and you will be in awe of them, as I was.”