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18 May 2018
Excellent play enjoyed very much , great cast
Pat Mcgowan Confirmed ticket purchaser
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Unmissable
18 May 2018
Compelling , provoking, funny,
. How often can three hours pass so rapidly and leave you feeling quite so engaged with a story. A play that explores Ireland, the Irish, the politics of the IRA, the complexities of human emotion. The contradictions and ultimately the pain, joy and chaos of the lives of the protagonists.
Derek Confirmed ticket purchaser
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Unmissable
18 May 2018
Compelling , provoking, funny,
. How often can three hours pass so rapidly and leave you feeling quite so engaged with a story. A play that explores Ireland, the Irish, the politics of the IRA, the complexities of human emotion. The contradictions and ultimately the pain, joy and chaos of the lives of the protagonists.
Derek Confirmed ticket purchaser
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17 May 2018
Gripping and a wonderful production with many subplots . important to be prepared for the Irish accent !
Andrew Beeson Confirmed ticket purchaser
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Great play
17 May 2018
This is he 2nd time I’ve seen it. I was so mesmerised by it the first time I needed to go back to understand it completely. It didn’t disappoint. It was as good there 2nd tone as the first. The first time I was so busy trying to work out who was related to whom that I missed parts of the story.
Wonderful acting, the child actors were engaging and very talented. A fabulous cast and crew. Bravo!
CazB Confirmed ticket purchaser
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Fantastic!
17 May 2018
The show was absolutely brilliant! Would definately recommend to anyone wanting to go and watch a show, the storyline kept you hooked throughout. Fantastic.
Amber Confirmed ticket purchaser
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Amazing
17 May 2018
The Ferryman was recommended by a number of friends as an excellent production. It was spell binding. The quality of acting was truly excellent. Outstanding performances by all the actors, there were no hangers on. There was an amazing atmosphere in the Theatre. Standing ovation. Would definitely see it again.
Mary Confirmed ticket purchaser
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Loved it
17 May 2018
We really loved the play. Brilliant development of the plot. Excellent cast . Lovely set.
O Bird Confirmed ticket purchaser
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16 May 2018
Great play.
Only 'problem' was the sound/voices didn't always carry well and I had difficulty hearing quite a lot of dialogue especially if the character was speaking directly to another character ie not facing the audience.
Other than that - loved it
Jane Confirmed ticket purchaser
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Tough
15 May 2018
This was a powerful piece of work strong on narrative, grappling with a demanding subject. At nearly three hours long I was relived when it was over.
John Sweet Confirmed ticket purchaser
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The Ferryman
15 May 2018
Just an extraordinary play. Fantastic cast including the children. Deep, moving, funny at times, shocking and complex. A wonderfully satisfying evening. Please God that Brexit does not complicate matters in Ireland in the future. Thank you to the cast and everyone who made it so deeply moving. Get a ticket if you still have time!
Jenifer Rohde Confirmed ticket purchaser
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Slightly disappointed
15 May 2018
I found it difficult to understand their accents in places - some of the actors were louder and clearer than others. Lots of concentration was required to keep up with the story. We sat at the back of the stalls and had to endure several groups of people arriving late which was extremely disruptive (why on earth is this allowed?! It never used to be!). There were people standing behind us and as people passed they tripped over their bags. Strange 3 minute second interval where people were told not to leave their seats as a set change only - but there wasn't a set change, they just lit candles. Also very disruptive as lots of men needed to go to the loo - as such a long play. The real live 6 month baby was unnecessary and actually cruel! Is this allowed? I
Dulcie Rowe Confirmed ticket purchaser
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Fabulous!!
15 May 2018
Stunning naturalistic performances and so much energy. Great set and atmosphere. Loved it! The 3hrs went by very quickly as I was captivated!
Judith Howe Confirmed ticket purchaser
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Amazing performance
13 May 2018
Best show I have seen at the theatre !
Imogen R Cotterill Confirmed ticket purchaser
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Outstanding
13 May 2018
My husband and myself thoroughly enjoyed the Ferryman!! We would definitely recommend it!!
Deacon-rogers Confirmed ticket purchaser
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Not an easy play to follow
13 May 2018
This play had been recommended to us but we found it quite confusing to follow- not helped that 2 of the characters had the same name ( I think) and there were lots of sub plots - there was so much going on and it was not clear which would be followed up in the play and which were not central to understanding the play. I think seats in the upper circle didn’t help as sometimes the voices didn’t carry well making it harder to understand.
Helen Aveyard Confirmed ticket purchaser
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Gripping play
13 May 2018
Absolutely fascinating and gripping story, superb performance from a talented cast, this show deserves an extended run or tour
Liz O Confirmed ticket purchaser
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Outstanding!
13 May 2018
Best production I’ve ever seen. Gripping, tense and beautifully acted.
Sophie Confirmed ticket purchaser
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Amazing and absorbing
12 May 2018
So glad stopped wavering about going to see the ferryman and went .very well staged, written, acted. Enjoyed it immensely.
London reviewer Confirmed ticket purchaser
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12 May 2018
I thought the play was marvellous in very way.
Cathy Confirmed ticket purchaser
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the ferryman
10 May 2018
Very atmospheric, very powerful. We were on the edge of our seats.
Jim Bostel Confirmed ticket purchaser
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the ferryman
10 May 2018
very enjoyable
paddy quinlan Confirmed ticket purchaser
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Engrossing
10 May 2018
Brilliant captivating sad humourous haunting realistic great array of characters and acting esp the animals and the most gorgeous baby
Hazel Confirmed ticket purchaser
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Excellent
10 May 2018
I have seen the play three times due the the fact it is closing soon, but also because it is an excellent ensemble piece that is enthralling from beginning to end.
Duncan Haigh Confirmed ticket purchaser
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Ferryman
10 May 2018
Thoroughly enjoyed it!!!! The accents left a lot to be desired. I only wish I'd gone sooner to see it as I most definitely would like to see it again. Well done to all.
Jenny Clark Confirmed ticket purchaser
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The Ferryman
9 May 2018
As good as we had hoped, in fact excellent in every way, superb casting.
Patricia Leggettet Confirmed ticket purchaser
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the ferryman
8 May 2018
A group of 4 friends went to see the production on Friday evening.
Thoroughly enjoyed the drama which kept us gripped throughout despite the play running for 3 hours.
We had upper stalls seats at the front and limited leg room was manageable but maybe not for everyone.
Amazing actors who immersed themselves in their roles. Some difficulty in catching all the dialogue but mainly the actors voices carried well. Would definitely recommend.
theresa Confirmed ticket purchaser
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The Ferryman
8 May 2018
With all the hype around this play I chose expensive seats and expected excellence. The night was however a real disappointment, on many levels. Too long, too many actors with no specific contribution to the story line, and with poor voice projection at times, especially the children. We sat in back row of the stalls, and found it a real effort to catch the words said.
The story line itself was the major let down, it didn't have anything new to convey , a 2018 take on the 1980's in
N Ireland, it came across as a poor copy of the original Irish classics, I felt it had no soul. As an Irish catholic who spent my childhood in Belfast I felt let down by the stereotypical characterisation. Indeed using Tom Kettle's neuroatypical chatacter as a vehicle for plot and comedy was lazy and inaccurate, perpetuating the myth that those with mental health conditions are prone to 'wringing necks'. As to the more modern inclusion of singing and dancing, again it was no match to Girl from the North Country. A production that has lost its way.
Sandy Confirmed ticket purchaser
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Several intriguing intertwining plots. Powerful ending.
8 May 2018
Quite a journey, from moments of "I'm not quite sure this works" to "wow, this is amazing theatre". So pleased that I saw this very good production. It was difficult to understand what the children were saying, perhaps a combination of a not-very-good seat in the Grand Circle and having to concentrate on soft voices with Irish accents. At times I felt there were just too many characters on stage, and I wanted a deeper understanding of fewer characters. It was a very long play, 3 hours 20 minutes from start to departing the theatre. But the weaving together of the different plots to deliver a climatic final scene was superb theatre. Bravo.
Helen Confirmed ticket purchaser
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Several intriguing intertwining plots. Powerful ending.
8 May 2018
Quite a journey, from moments of "I'm not quite sure this works" to "wow, this is amazing theatre". So pleased that I saw this very good production. It was difficult to understand what the children were saying, perhaps a combination of a not-very-good seat in the Grand Circle and having to concentrate on soft voices with Irish accents. At times I felt there were just too many characters on stage, and I wanted a deeper understanding of fewer characters. It was a very long play, 3 hours 20 minutes from start to departing the theatre. But the weaving together of the different plots to deliver a climatic final scene was superb theatre. Bravo.
Helen Confirmed ticket purchaser
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Fierce, funny & fantastic
8 May 2018
Never seen play such so delicate theme but they all portrayed it so beautifully. It was a full intense drama all actors are fantastic.
Vic Confirmed ticket purchaser
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7 May 2018
Fantastic brought back memories what it was like in N Ireland
Jessie Confirmed ticket purchaser
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6 May 2018
We had seats in the grand circle and unfortunately we could not hear a lot of the cast, nor understand the quite strong Irish accent. We missed such a lot in particular the children so we were disappointed.
Sheila thompson Confirmed ticket purchaser
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First Class
6 May 2018
Outstanding - although 3 hours and more ... epic entertainment - could sit through it all again. Every actor sings from the same song sheet - what a superb casting
Julie Gibb Confirmed ticket purchaser
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Best Play I Have Ever Seen
6 May 2018
I am a regular theatre and my family and I agree that this was the best play we have ever seen bar none.
Johnnie Scanlon Confirmed ticket purchaser
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Brilliant Play!
6 May 2018
What a brilliant play! We came away feeling as if we were part of the scene as it unfolded!. Some of our group were in tears by the end of the play as the acting was so powerful creating very strong emotions, fear, love, sympathy and an understanding of How politics can affect families and communities as a whole. The little boy Declan had a superb Irish accent and so good in his role. Would go again and highly recommend it!
Mary K Confirmed ticket purchaser
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Not for the faint hearted
6 May 2018
Started well but second half went on dat too ling and started to fall asleep .
Not my cup of tea faikedcti see why this was rated as a 5 star play Sorry !
Su Emery Confirmed ticket purchaser
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Outstanding
6 May 2018
Five stars in every aspect: superb performances, brilliant writing and directing. An evening to remember forever
Ava B House of Film Confirmed ticket purchaser
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6 May 2018
Unfortunately the actors didn’t enunciate enough to understand what they were saying at all, especially with their accents. Left at the first intermission! Bummer
Anonymous Confirmed ticket purchaser
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Riveting Drama
5 May 2018
Even was before the play actually started the sound track and then a presence on stage intrigued and drew on into the atmosphere of the time. The audience was in a state of anticipation before the first words were spoken.
All performances were of a consistently high standard
Despite the clearly structured building of tension in the final scenes the denouement wasn't spoilt and the final actions delivered the intended 'shock'.
We left in silence and didn't start discussing the play for several minutes while we reflected individually on what we had experienced.
PDB Confirmed ticket purchaser
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Ferry man
3 May 2018
Excellent thought provoking acting at is best on the edge of my seat
Sheila Confirmed ticket purchaser
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Ferry man
3 May 2018
Excellent thought provoking acting at is best on the edge of my seat
Sheila Confirmed ticket purchaser
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Thought provoking
1 May 2018
Fantastic show - Beautifully acted .... emotive ... funny, sad, alarming at times . Kept me on edge of seat .
Debi Confirmed ticket purchaser
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Great show
1 May 2018
Excellent performance by all of the cast, very powerful and very clever. I especially loved the scene with the young male cousins, absolutely superb!
CWJ Confirmed ticket purchaser
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The Ferryman
30 April 2018
Great cast staging etc. An authenic insight into the 'troubled' times in Ireland's history running alongside a family's struggle to cope with it and all in it's wake.
AQ Confirmed ticket purchaser
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The Ferryman
29 April 2018
Fantastic play, funny, emotional and throughly enjoyed. ☘️
Sheridan Confirmed ticket purchaser
