“MILES. is essential viewing for music lovers, theatregoers, and anyone interested in the cost and the beauty of creation.” All That Dazzles (UK) Staff, Feb 10 · 5/5 stars
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Miles
Opened Feb 9, 2026 · Closed Mar 7, 2026 · Ran for 1 month
1 Rave
7 Positive
Critics' Take
Critics praise this visually striking two-hander about Miles Davis for its immersive blend of music and theater, with standout performances from Benjamin Akintuyosi and jazz trumpeter Jay Phelps bringing the icon's turbulent life and creative genius to vivid life.
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Critic Scorecard
8 reviews1 Rave
7 Positive
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“This rewarding creative collaboration is, in terms of length, stretched just a little too far and long and loses pace towards the end, but overall offers an intoxicating fusion: audio, visual, performative and experiential, that gives insight into the complexities, dichotomies and brilliance of Miles Davies.” By Nilgün Yusuf, Feb 11 · 4/5 stars
“It feels only right to tell you, dear readers, to make your way, without delay, to the Little Hall at Southwark Playhouse to see MILES.” By Pely Carney, Feb 9 · 4/5 stars
“Much like jazz itself, this production is constantly in conversation with the past, building on existing work without trying to neatly resolve it.” By Clementine Scott, Feb 10 · 4/5 stars
“Above all, MILES. draws the audience in with the belief in the genius of the music, and the focus which Benji Akintuyosi, brings to reconciling the character’s contradictions.” By Sebastian Scotney, Feb 11 · 4/5 stars
