“Whilst the narrative may conform and play out with a certain predictability, the journey is everything and here, it proves a captivating and utterly wonderful experience.” By Stuart King, Feb 4 · 4/5 stars
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Lost Atoms
Opened Feb 3, 2026 · Closed Feb 28, 2026 · Ran for less than a month
1 Rave
8 Positive
2 Negative
Critics' Take
Frantic Assembly's signature physicality elevates a conventional love story, with critics praising the tender performances and inventive staging, though some find the underlying script too familiar to fully resonate.
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Critic Scorecard
11 reviews1 Rave
8 Positive
2 Negative
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- Tier 1: 100%
- Tier 2: 75%
- Tier 3: 40%
- Tier 4: 20%
“Frantic Assembly’s Lost Atoms, written by Anna Jordan and directed by Scott Graham, is a tender and quietly devastating exploration of how we love and how we remember.” By Greg Stewart, Feb 3 · 4/5 stars
“It’s a tender and moving play well worth seeing.” A Youngish Perspective Staff, Feb 5
“Here physicality is paired with a contemporary, empathic wit and sensitivity, which stops a potentially mawkish story from ever becoming too saccharine.” By Nick Curtis, Feb 4 · 4/5 stars
“This is an impressive, visually compelling production fronted by a duo with undeniable chemistry, and it encompasses all that Frantic Assembly does best in the form of a fresh, engaging story.” By Cerys Baker, Feb 6 · 4/5 stars
