The Mentor tickets
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The Mentor
Starring F. Murray Abraham
Benjamin Robin is a cantankerous old writer, whiskey aficionado and pedant, still basking in the reflected glory of long-ago success. Martin Wegner is a rising young literary star, heralded as “The voice of his generation”. When Martin is given the opportunity to develop his new play under the mentorship of his idol, the two writers meet and two massive egos are set on a collision course in this perceptive and compelling comedy about art and artists and the legacy of fame.
★★★★ ‘Deftly translated by Christopher Hampton. Daniel Weyman…brilliant. A sprinkle of Homeland stardust’ - Daily Mail
★★★★ ‘Translator extraordinaire Christopher Hampton,,,superb. Laurence Boswell directs a first-rate cast’ - Sunday Express
★★★★ ‘F. Murray Abraham …what a treat. F. Murray Abraham excels..’ - The Times
★★★★ ‘A wickedly funny tale. The great F. Murray Abraham …superb. Daniel Weyman…excellent. Delicious stuff, smart and funny…beautifully performed’ - MoS
★★★★ ‘Pure pleasure – ninety minutes of civilized comedy. A delight’ - The Guardian
★★★★ ‘F. Murray Abraham …hilarious. A star returns in high style.’ - The Daily Telegraph
★★★★★ - Observer
- Cancellation Policy
No refunds available after purchase.
- Duration
90 mins (no interval)
- How Does It Work
If you choose collect at box office you will receive a confirmation email with your booking reference, please print this and bring it with you on the day of the show a minimum of 30 minutes before the performance start time.
If you choose post - tickets are sent 5 days after purchase.
- Suitable For Children
TBC
- Times
Saturday 24th June 2017 to Saturday 2nd September 2017 Monday to Saturday at 7.45pm Thursday and Saturday at 3pm
**First performance Saturday 24th June 2017 at 3pm**
- Where Do I Go
Vaudeville Theatre, 404 Strand, London WC2R 0NH
By Tube- Charing Cross (Northern, Bakerloo) Embankment (District, Circle)
By Bus- 1, 4 , 6, 9, 11, 13 , 15, 68, 76, 171, 176, 188.
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Latest customer reviews
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A letdown
23 August 2017
Wonderful cast and great acting but disappointed to see such an empty theatre lacking atmosphere.
Anon Confirmed ticket purchaser
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Thoughtful evening
19 August 2017
A short but stimulating play. All cast very good. Single set and the main focus on what it being said. A conversation piece. Certainly stimulated discussion afterwards about success and failure, confidence and arrogance. Yes a really good evening!
Rossholme Confirmed ticket purchaser
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16 August 2017
The actors were ok and Abraham was really good but the plot was really weak
Roberta Confirmed ticket purchaser
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Great think piece
15 August 2017
Much we'll-acted food for thought.
Joan Confirmed ticket purchaser
Latest critic reviews
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‘The perfect, summery West End treat’
Daily Mail
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‘a smart satire’
The Times
