“Henry Naylor’s Monstering the Rocketman, which he also performs, dramatises the affair with precision and urgency.” A Youngish Perspective Staff, Feb 7 · 5/5 stars
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Monstering the Rocketman
Opened Feb 5, 2026 · Closed Feb 21, 2026 · Ran for less than a month
1 Rave
4 Positive
2 Negative
Critics' Take
Critics are divided on this one-man show about Elton John's libel case against The Sun. Some praise its sharp examination of tabloid journalism and entertaining performance, while others find it lacking in execution despite its compelling subject matter.
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Critic Scorecard
7 reviews1 Rave
4 Positive
2 Negative
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“Monstering the Rocketman is a highly entertaining and sharply observed cautionary tale.” By Julia Rank, Feb 6 · 4/5 stars
“Naylor clearly puts his heart and soul into the piece.” By Alice Grahame, Feb 7 · 4/5 stars
“Expanded a little from its festival roots, the show still bowls along, with lots of laughs to be found swimming in this sewer of amoralty.” By Gary Naylor, Feb 7 · 4/5 stars
“For all of its fascination with the ethical lines reporters cross, in the end the text does little more than gesture vaguely at the problem.” By Clementine Scott, Feb 6 · 3/5 stars
