The reviews are in for The Birthday Party

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The reviews are in for The Birthday Party


Harold Pinter's dark psychodrama, The Birthday Party, is celebrating its 60th birthday in style, with a star-studded revival!


When it first opened in 1958 Pinter's twisted drama was cast aside and was heavily criticised but now, 60 years on, the playwright's second full-length play has been received with warmth and intrigue.


'this is a production that does rich justice to this strange, elusive play, and it is packed with illuminating detail' - The Guardian


'Pinter’s cruel dialogue has rarely sounded sharper' - Evening Standard


'The actors bring out the play’s menace and its unsettling humour too' - The Stage