“Under Mark Burgess's sensitive direction, two hours pass in the blink of an eye, as a life that has material for ten more, is distilled into a marvellously entertaining evening.” By Gary Naylor, Apr 26 · 5/5 stars
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Two Halves of Guinness
Opened Apr 22, 2026 · Closed May 2, 2026 · Ran for 1 month
2 Rave
4 Positive
Critics' Take
This dazzling solo tribute to Alec Guinness captivates audiences with Zeb Soanes' performance, celebrating the legendary actor's shapeshifting career, though the famously private man behind the iconic roles remains somewhat elusive.
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Critic Scorecard
6 reviews2 Rave
4 Positive
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- Tier 2: 75%
- Tier 3: 40%
- Tier 4: 20%
“This is an outstanding one-man play, and Soanes has delivered one of the half-dozen finest I've seen.” By Simon Jenner, May 1
“The evening moves quickly and never loses its grip.” By Justin Williams, Apr 23 · 4/5 stars
“Two Halves Of Guinness is an excellent piece of theatre, well written, well staged and well performed.” By Alan Fitter, Apr 24 · 4/5 stars
“Two Halves of Guinness is an assured one-man show delivered with empathy and respect.” By Louise Penn, Apr 25
