The Picture of Dorian Gray Reviews

Tim Matthews from West Sussex, England

SENSATIONAL SNOOK

Sarah Snook delivered a masterclass in her solo performance of a classic tale within an innovative modern production set. Sensational theatre with standing ovation from a mesmerised audience.

Richard from Derbyshire, England

ABSOLUTELY STUNNING PERFORMANCE FROM SARAH SNOOK

Mindblowing performance. No idea how Sarah has the energy or stanima to do this. Whatever awards the theatre offers she should win them. Full respect to the whole team that help Sarah deliver the show. It's called a one woman show but so much work has gone into this. And whatever they are paying her to take this challenge on - she's earning every single penny!!! Its a MUST WATCH for any theatre fan. We came to watch having become fans of her from Succession. I kind of feel honoured to have seen this show? She's that good! Thanks Sarah! That was special!

Angus Forbes from London, England

THEATRE REACHES 21ST CENTURY

I don’t see much theatre these days, but from the off it was clear that new ground was being broken. I see The Age newspaper, while praising he original production with Eryn Jean Norvill to the skies, called it a hybrid of stage and cinema. But that is lazy writing: Kip Williams’ creation has nothing to do with the cinema; the moving image need not be confined to such archaic terms. What the STC has rather done is to bring the theatre at last into the 21st century. Digital, if you will, has come of age. The achievement of any actor playing the piece would be huge, and Sarah Snook took us on a wild and immensely moving ride. Her triumph was absolute. But the real star is Kip Williams. Also, I was thrilled to see my favourite piece of Wilde’s writing performed under the proscenium arch. John Osborne wrote a theatrical adaptation in 1975 (which I did not see) but if he were alive today he would be looking back in anger at the limitations of stagecraft in that era. Theatre Royal Haymarket is a treat in itself.

David Barlow from London, England

COMPELLING

Saw the play tonight. Fantastic production to let Snook play every part - great integration with pre recorded video sequences. Use of a smartphone (you’ll have to go to find out). Moving screens and stage hands giving props to enhance the change of character. Ultimately though it is a great story and Sarah proves herself to be a phenomenal actress. Think the show could well win awards.

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