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taste of honey
24 February 2020
thoroughly compelling and great acting by all particurly Gemma Dobson, liked the jazz background and scene changes
Linda Payne Confirmed ticket purchaser
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23 February 2020
Good interpretation of the film - loved the characters especially Helen and Jeffrey
Suz Confirmed ticket purchaser
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Life
23 February 2020
Stunning show tha deposits life for some I’m the 50’s
Reema Reid Confirmed ticket purchaser
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A play with no frills - must see
16 February 2020
The actors, stage hands and musicians were top notch, meandering in and out of the play, sometimes frenzied as it all unfolded into the sadness of life where history repeats itself despite knowledge.
The cast could sing and the script was well acted with cutting humour that stopped it from being too dismal.
The only problem I had and very slight was sometime the music took over from the actors talking or singing.
Overall a wonderful afternoon spent at our favourite theatre.
Nic25 Confirmed ticket purchaser
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OH DEAR
15 February 2020
I'm really sorry to say this but we go to the theatre at least twice a month and this was one of the worst plays we've seen in a long while.
SS Confirmed ticket purchaser
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11 February 2020
Heartbreaking but beautiful.
shane Confirmed ticket purchaser
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Interesting evening
5 February 2020
It's very much a play of its period and if you are ready for that, it is an intersting evening of reflection on how far society has come - and the impressive fact the play was written by a 19 year old. but if you are used to the more modern theatrical production, this might feel a bit stilted and "preachy". Not as bad as George Bernard Shaw but it is less than subtle in its messaging.
joannalondon Confirmed ticket purchaser
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Honey is still sweet!
2 February 2020
Music and stage really enhances the context and plot. Two main characters ( Jo and her mum) are brilliant actors AND singers! Stepfather truly foul (as intended by Delaney). Song at start of act two , performed by Geoffrey SUPERB- thank you. This play is SO relevant for today -although set n 1959- position of Northern working class women STILL precarious despite their obvious tenacity and agency !
Elizabeth Shutlar Confirmed ticket purchaser
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Excellent performance
2 February 2020
I was really looking forward to this & I wasn't disappointed. Great cast and they really brought this period piece to life.
Lynda Confirmed ticket purchaser
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Taste of honey
1 February 2020
Great performance, inventive stage set, excellent music, creative and emotional dance sequences, very good show but was not entirely convinced by the northern accent all of the time
Jackie Duckworth Confirmed ticket purchaser
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A Taste of Honey
31 January 2020
If you remember and liked the original film you will love this production. The set really captured the poverty and the dismal existence of the characters. I was a bit apprehensive about the singing but it didn't distract from the story line. Wonderful performances I was totally mesmerised from beginning to end.
T Zielinski Confirmed ticket purchaser
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Fantastic!
31 January 2020
Absolutely fantastic in all respects - design, music, performances and, of course, play. Even Jeanette Winterson's programme note is superb. It's a terrific play and a fabulous production, superbly done. I loved it.
The matinée audience felt a little quiet and the response not as hearty as I'd have wanted - but perhaps the noise gets swallowed by the theatre's architecture.
Definitely see it if you can..! I'm very tempted to go again.
DHLondon Confirmed ticket purchaser
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A taste of heavan
26 January 2020
Loved the show. Loved the clever scene changes and staging. Super characters and acting. Took my friend from Manchester and she said the accents were spot on!
RAmin Confirmed ticket purchaser
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20 January 2020
Excellent acting , performance and value for money
Julie Confirmed ticket purchaser
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Great play
20 January 2020
A wonderful play.
London Onion Confirmed ticket purchaser
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A Taste of Honey
18 January 2020
I first saw this as a movie many years ago. The mother and daughter theme was strong then. Furthermore the racial issue stayed in my mind. The National theatre production highlights all issues around race, gender, working class women and relationships in Shelagh Delaney's first play. The use of a Jazz trio and choice of songs helps to highlight the characters portrayed in the play. The relevant songs depicts their life and experiences living in Salford during the 50's. I loved the song 'Mad about the boy' introduced the character Geoffrey to inform the audience of his sexual preference. A great cast and production.
Gina Confirmed ticket purchaser
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Great production
17 January 2020
Had seats virtually on tbe stage and was brilliant,cast,musicians and atmosphere. Trafalgar Studios is a great venue and can definitely recommended this show
Ss3 Confirmed ticket purchaser
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Excellent!
12 January 2020
A captivating performance; truly outstanding.
Emilie Confirmed ticket purchaser
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An excellent afternoon
12 January 2020
My daughter and I want to the Saturday afternoon matinee of A Taste of Honey. We both enjoyed our afternoon. The production was really good at all levels. The casting and acting was excellent, the set suitably depressing and the music so good. The production captured the late fifties and the extremely innovative content of the play dealing before its time with single mothers, mixed race relationships and homosextuallity.
A really professional and entertaining production
C Tomkins Confirmed ticket purchaser
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Disappointing and slow
12 January 2020
Expected more music ,
Sometimes the dialogue was rushed and not easy to here
PS Confirmed ticket purchaser
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Excellent play
10 January 2020
The play was great. The theatre and set were fantastic. I had a great night
Shar Confirmed ticket purchaser
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Studio 1 air quality
5 January 2020
Play very good, but studio 1 seems to have a poor ventilation system. Given much character smoking was required, this provoked my wife to have a severe coughing fit during the first half, (row F) such that she had to go outside where the doorman sorted a glass of water. Then she returned to sit right at the back, not the only person.
Goddin Confirmed ticket purchaser
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Good
5 January 2020
This performance was set beautifully, a very vivid and clever user of space and props for ‘kitchen sink’ theatre. The characters were a bit out of balance in my opinion: too much dialogue and space for Helen, leaving Jo and Geoffrey a bit rushed and under-developed in their complexities. Likewise for Peter and Jerry, who could have shown a more believable alternative masculinity to contrast Geoff. The music complemented the setting and pace very well and the stage crew did a great job keeping pace with the dynamics of the play.
Maria Confirmed ticket purchaser
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An interesting and enjoyable play
4 January 2020
A very well produced play with high quality acting
elderly theatre goer Confirmed ticket purchaser
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GCSE English Review
31 December 2019
We booked last minute to see the play over Xmas as my son is studying the text and takes his GCSE in May. I wanted to put the words in to context for him. It certainly did. The performance was totally true to the play, and the acting, particularly the characters of Jo and Helen, was fabulous. I enjoyed the performance greatly and, hopefully, it will help my son in his exam . I would thoroughly recommend seeing A Taste of Honey. Thank you.
Claire and Aiden Confirmed ticket purchaser
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Amazing cast performance
30 December 2019
Brilliant actors, suburb performance that transends you to the 50s. A very moving play that made one feel a mixture of happiness and sadness throughout.
Linda Confirmed ticket purchaser
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29 December 2019
Fab evening and was captured by the energy and acting between mother and daughter trials and tribulations.
Sarah Hogan Confirmed ticket purchaser
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29 December 2019
Great acting
TR Confirmed ticket purchaser
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Taste of honey boxing day
27 December 2019
Excellent acting
Dennis Confirmed ticket purchaser
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20 December 2019
Amazing
Catherine walsh Confirmed ticket purchaser
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Very good!!
19 December 2019
I had seem film of this from the 60s and was really impressed with this production. Not a cheesy re-hash, its sympathetic but modern and atmospheric.
The use of music throughout is gorgeous and works really well. The 3 lead actors are wonderful.
If you do go - make sure to sit down by 7.10 as there is a little music beforehand which is worth seeing.
G.Pearson Confirmed ticket purchaser
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Seminal kitchen sink drama.
18 December 2019
Since first seeing the film version of A Taste Of Honey many years ago , I'd always wanted to see a production of the original stage play. Last night at The Trafalgar Studios i was NOT disappointed. I thought the addition of live music/sung vocals added brilliantly to the scenario and made the transition from one scene to another flow effortlessly. The play is a seminal piece of its time tackling one social taboo after another head on with both humour and grit. Outstanding performances all round.!
Steven Harrold Confirmed ticket purchaser
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Taste of honey
11 December 2019
Great adaptation
Fabulous casting
Loved it
emma anstey Confirmed ticket purchaser
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8 December 2019
Found it a little dark. Realize were topics taboo in 1960s. Expected more music.
Brenda logan Confirmed ticket purchaser