“It’s wildly entertaining, and educational.” By Leon Ferguson, 5/5 stars
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Children of the Night
Opened Mar 11, 2026 · Closed Apr 4, 2026 · Ran for 1 month
3 Rave
3 Positive
1 Mixed
Critics' Take
Critics praise this high-energy 90s nostalgia trip as a thumping love letter to Northern club culture and working-class youth, though some question whether another Yorkshire coming-of-age tale was needed.
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Critic Scorecard
7 reviews3 Rave
3 Positive
1 Mixed
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“A remarkable debut from Danielle Phillips and Mad Friday Productions, Children of the Night is a night out you’ll never want to end.” By Lily Melhuish, Mar 14 · 4/5 stars
“It’s an energetic, necessary tour de force for the actor.” By Cindy Marcolina, Mar 14
“This is 90ish minutes of nostalgia if you escaped to the dance floors in the late 90s, or an authentic, loud, brash, self-professed love letter to the cultural North, specifically to ‘Donny’ and the former Karisma club that inspired Phillips to interview 30 of its regulars.” By Annie Sutton, Mar 15
“This is a thoroughly excellent show – high energy, great story telling, convincing character arcs.” By Chris Lilly, Mar 17 · 4/5 stars
