The Morning Star

“That Robert Icke is the director adds excitement to what would otherwise be a pale copy of the film.”

“The finish mars what otherwise is a compelling and challenging piece of work that’s also very well acted.”

“There’s no doubting that the presence of Sting elevates the entire performance...”

“This Sam Yates version of Golden Boy is most welcome at this time of tumult in an uncertain world.”

“Halder spares us many pleasantries and gets to the human core of a simply devastating incident and, although this play does not quite convey the scale of the horror, it makes a fearless attempt.”

“It’s also a fascinating spectacle, and one that has been well worth reviving.”

“It certainly captures a definitive aspect of our era.”

“Zeldin's work offers neither a solution nor an indictment.”

“A slickly produced production, but a play that never quite sorts its focus.”