“Human Things is the best kind of small play: intimate in scale, with extremely talented actors, ambitious in its questions.”
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Human Things
West End Theatre · 1h 55m
Opened Sep 25, 2026 · Closes Oct 18, 2026
2 Rave
2 Positive
3 Mixed
1 Negative
Critics' Take
Owen's debut about two couples on a remote island earns mixed reviews, with critics praising Victoria Clark's performance and some warm moments, but questioning the play's ambitious scope and uneven execution compared to similar domestic dramas.
Critic Scorecard
8 reviews2 Rave
2 Positive
3 Mixed
1 Negative
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“With sharp comedic turns, Human Things turns a remote island, an approaching storm, and two troubled marriages into an affecting night of theater.”
“The play is riveting- smart, imaginative and provocative.”
“She makes the second act particularly thrilling, completing a character arc that is darkly funny and heartbreaking, holding the audience in the palm of her hand the entire time.”
“It all adds up to a show that’s more peculiar than provocative, as Owen’s reach exceeds his grasp.”
New York Theatre Guide StaffFull Review
Audience Scorecard
15 audience reviews
C+
Disliking It
Frequently Asked Questions
What do critics say about Human Things?
Owen's debut about two couples on a remote island earns mixed reviews, with critics praising Victoria Clark's performance and some warm moments, but questioning the play's ambitious scope and uneven execution compared to similar domestic dramas. (CriticScore 66/100 from 8 reviews.)
Is Human Things worth seeing?
Probably, if the material interests you. Critics say Human Things is worth seeing (66/100 from 8 reviews) — it works best if the premise or cast appeals to you.
What is the CriticScore for Human Things?
Human Things has a CriticScore of 66/100 based on 8 professional reviews. This is rated "Worth Seeing".
Is Human Things still running Off-Broadway?
Yes, Human Things is currently playing at West End Theatre Off-Broadway. It is scheduled to close on October 18, 2026.
Where is Human Things playing Off-Broadway?
Human Things is playing at West End Theatre.
How long is Human Things?
Human Things has a runtime of 1 hour and 55 minutes, including 1 intermission.
Is Human Things appropriate for children?
Human Things is recommended for Ages 16+.
Cast
Cast information is not yet available for this production.
Quick Facts
- CriticScore
- 66/100 (8 reviews)
- Status
- Now Playing
- Opened
- Sep 25, 2026
- Closes
- Oct 18, 2026
- Running
- Just opened
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Intermissions
- 1
- Age
- Ages 16+
- Theater
- West End Theatre
- Synopsis
- Two couples on a remote atoll face unexpected upheaval after a shipwreck. Greg and Margaret are struggling to hold their relationship together on a remote South Pacific atoll, where Margaret studies a dwindling population of migratory birds while Greg remains uncertain about his own purpose. Their isolated routine is disrupted when Bo and Darce arrive after crashing their beloved Hula-Hoop into a nearby coral reef. The unexpected arrival brings tensions and upheaval that threaten to transform the lives of all four characters, as personal relationships and the wider world around them begin to shift.
- Data Last Updated
- October 5, 2026
