“In these dark days, a must-see.” By Simon Jenner, Jan 21
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Safe Haven
Opened Jan 19, 2026 · Closed Feb 7, 2026 · Ran for 1 month
1 Rave
4 Positive
3 Negative
Critics' Take
Bowers' debut play about the 1991 Kurdish crisis divides critics. While his diplomatic insider knowledge brings authenticity, the production struggles with didactic dialogue and fails to fully captivate despite its powerful subject matter.
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Critic Scorecard
8 reviews1 Rave
4 Positive
3 Negative
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- Tier 1: 100%
- Tier 2: 75%
- Tier 3: 40%
- Tier 4: 20%
“The play delivers an important story within modest means, reminding us that history’s mistakes are never as distant as we hope.” By Pely Carney, Jan 19 · 4/5 stars
“Perhaps the clumsiness in the script was unavoidable.” By Susan Elkin, Jan 20 · 3/5 stars
“Whilst it isn’t perfect, Safe Haven proves that not everything has to be fluff to prove entertaining, and not everything informative has to be didactic and force-fed.” By Stuart King, Jan 21 · 3/5 stars
“Ultimately, it cannot go unfelt that there is an element of the ‘white saviour’ trope that sits uncomfortably in the driver’s seat.” By Heva Kelly, Jan 20 · 3/5 stars
