“Player is a terrific piece of work, worth fifty minutes of anyone's time, full of wit, sharp observation and yes - honesty.” By Nilgün Yusuf, May 15 · 4/5 stars
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Player
Opened May 11, 2026 · Closed May 31, 2026 · Ran for less than a month
1 Positive
2 Negative
Critics' Take
Matthew Lyon's semi-autobiographical show about acting struggles divides critics: some praise its linguistic flair and sprightly script, while others dismiss it as dated, repetitive, and lacking original observations.
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Critic Scorecard
3 reviews1 Positive
2 Negative
Weighted by outlet tier · Counts
- Tier 1: 100%
- Tier 2: 75%
- Tier 3: 40%
- Tier 4: 20%
“Theatregoers arriving at Riverside Studios are in for an evening which has creativity and humour, but with a hefty serving of aimlessness, repetition and unnecessary scorn.” By Miriam Gibson, May 17 · 2/5 stars
“But there is not one original observation in any of its bitterly self-satisfied skits.” By Holly O'Mahony, May 15 · 1/5 stars
