“This production is highly recommended for anyone who enjoys Nordic-noir, with its take on a family living by the sea and their dysfunctional dynamics.” By Heather Jeffery, May 25 · 4/5 stars
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The Name
Opened May 21, 2026 · Closed Jun 6, 2026 · Ran for 1 month
3 Positive
1 Negative
Critics' Take
This intimate production offers a valuable introduction to Nobel laureate Jon Fosse's austere minimalism, though critics are divided on whether the staging fully captures the Norwegian playwright's distinctive voice.
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Critic Scorecard
4 reviews3 Positive
1 Negative
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“A rare chance to see some of a living Nobel laureate’s best work.” By Benedict Pignatelli, May 22 · 80%
“Not for all tastes, but definitely for those who like searching out theatre that is experimental yet approachable.” By John Groves, May 19 · 3/5 stars
“But those facts aside, the end result (for someone with a non-Scandic disposition), is second rate absurdism with neither Beckett’s wit nor Pinter’s underlying jeopardy.” By Stuart King
