“Allegra is a good bit of silly fun, but never really reaches beyond that.”
PLAYWEST ENDCLOSED
Allegra
Harold Pinter Theatre · 2h 30m
Opened Jul 9, 2026 · Closed Aug 8, 2026 · Ran for 1 month
4 Rave
3 Positive
7 Mixed
5 Negative
Critics' Take
Lipman dazzles in Quilter's lightweight comedy about a singing pensioner, but critics are divided on the material itself. While some find it heartwarming and joyous, others dismiss it as a sluggish sitcom that wastes its star's considerable talents.
This show has closed. Tickets are no longer available.
Critic Scorecard
19 reviews4 Rave
3 Positive
7 Mixed
5 Negative
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“I found myself grinning from ear to ear from start to finish in what is the perfect tonic for this gloomy world and one of the most joyous shows I have ever seen.”
All That Dazzles (UK) StaffFull Review
“Dame Maureen Lipman delivers a luminous, joyously eccentric performance in Peter Quilter’s hit West End transfer.”
readaboutstuff StaffFull Review
“This brilliant actor has earned the right to do anything she pleases and what pleases her, and us, right now is Allegra, a charming fantasy at the Pinter Theatre.”
“This is a touching and entertaining West End show which has unexpected depths.”
Audience Scorecard
440 audience reviews
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Frequently Asked Questions
What do critics say about Allegra?
Lipman dazzles in Quilter's lightweight comedy about a singing pensioner, but critics are divided on the material itself. While some find it heartwarming and joyous, others dismiss it as a sluggish sitcom that wastes its star's considerable talents. (CriticScore 60/100 from 19 reviews.)
Is Allegra worth seeing?
Only if you're a devoted fan. Critics are mixed on Allegra (60/100 from 19 reviews). Most suggest you could skip it.
What is the CriticScore for Allegra?
Allegra has a CriticScore of 60/100 based on 19 professional reviews. This show is rated "Mixed".
Is Allegra still running in London?
No, Allegra has closed. It played at Harold Pinter Theatre and closed on August 8, 2026.
How long is Allegra?
Allegra has a runtime of 2 hours and 30 minutes with no intermission.
Creative Team
- Stephen MearDirector & Choreographer
Quick Facts
- CriticScore
- 60/100 (19 reviews)
- Status
- Closed
- Opened
- Jul 9, 2026
- Closed
- Aug 8, 2026
- Run Length
- 1 month
- Runtime
- 2h 30m
- Theatre
- Harold Pinter Theatre
- Synopsis
- From Olivier Award nominated playwright Peter Quilter (End of the Rainbow, Glorious!) comes a new heart-warming comedy with music, starring national treasure Maureen Lipman (BAFTA nominee The Pianist, Coronation Street, See How They Run, Educating Rita).
- Data Last Updated
- October 7, 2026
