“You'll rarely witness a better musical production at an intimate fringe venue, than this.” By Stuart King, Jan 16 · 5/5 stars
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Already Perfect
Opened Jan 15, 2026 · Closed Feb 15, 2026 · Ran for 1 month
2 Rave
2 Positive
2 Mixed
2 Negative
Critics' Take
Critics are mixed on Kreis' semi-autobiographical musical, praising its soulful score but questioning its overly personal focus. Some find it deeply moving, while others see it as an insular misery memoir that lacks universal appeal.
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Critic Scorecard
8 reviews2 Rave
2 Positive
2 Mixed
2 Negative
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“Thankfully not – because the past, reimagined here, has produced a superb piece of musical theatre that absolutely deserves to be seen.” By Alan Fitter, Jan 17
“Already Perfect is hugely entertaining, with powerful songs that complement without swamping the action.” By Steve Caplin, Jan 16 · 4/5 stars
“The songs are what lifts Already Perfect .” By Louise Penn, Jan 16
“More often than not, though, the narrative feels stiffly chronological, and the occasional fourth wall break or unreliable narrator is a welcome relief from a rehashed queer coming-of-age story we’ve all seen before.” By Clementine Scott, Jan 16
