To Kill A Mockingbird tickets

Fabulous performance of To Kill a Mockingbird. Wonderful actors and set and you could hear a pin drop at times during the drama. The time rushed by and I was so engrossed I did not look at my watch once. Long standing ovation much deserved.

lynneb18 14 Nov 2022

Based on the internationally bestselling 1960 novel by Harper Lee, this production is told through the eyes of Scout, Jem and Dill. Set in 1930s Alabama, Tom Robinson, a black, young, disabled, family man, is falsely accused of a violent crime against Mayella Ewell, a poorly educated, white, teenage woman. Enter Atticus Finch, Tom’s lawyer, who believes ‘all people should be given fair treatment’. The three narrators take us scene by scene as we watch the racist, angry mob mentality of the townsfolk reach fever pitch, where they dismiss the clear evidence proving Tom’s innocence. This is a hard-hitting play, showing the prejudices and difficulties faced by black people at the hands of the dismissive and privileged white folk, while exposing the three narrators to undiluted racism. The cast are all outstanding in the delivery of their roles, and thoroughly deserving of the thunderous ovation; especially Patrick O’Kane as the main antagonist, and Richard Coyle as the man determined to see justice done. For me, the highest praise has to be showered upon the three narrators: Harry making a triumphant professional stage debut, and David M. and Gwyneth bringing a joyful energy to the inquisitive trio. (Scout addressing the audience at the start of the second act was a fun use of breaking down the fourth wall). I have to give a nod to the ‘town drunk’ who our three narrators discovered only drunk Coca Cola in a paper bag, with two straws, so the townsfolk would leave him alone. The staging is wonderfully effective, switching primarily between the Finch’s house to inside the courtroom. But there are occasions when set pieces are moved across the wooden floor it can drown out some of the dialogue.

AndrewH306 20 Oct 2022

Excellent retelling of a content heavy story without making it feel like it drags on or skips over important parts.

gemmaj2 23 Nov 2022

As you would expect if you have read the book. A play about a time gone by and the beginning of social justice (in my opinion) A bit drawn out with some dodgy accents in places. Overall poignant and worth a watch

staceyberry 09 Sep 2022

Tremendous!! Rafe Spall is outstanding as are Harry Redding (who is making his west end debut) as Jem and Geyneth Keyworth as Scout. As relevant today as it was when it was written. A fabulous adaptation and well worth the wait! Congratulations to all the team / this is going to be a long run!

kabirnaidoo Top 100 reviewer13 Mar 2022

Tremendous!! Rafe Spall is outstanding as are Harry Redding (who is making his west end debut) as Jem and Geyneth Keyworth as Scout. As relevant today as it was when it was written. A fabulous adaptation and well worth the wait! Congratulations to all the team / this is going to be a long run!

kabirnaidoo Top 100 reviewer13 Mar 2022