What did the critics think of Brief Encounter?

Emma Rice directs.

What did the critics think of Brief Encounter?

Emma Rice directs.


Emma Rice's adaptation of Noel Coward's classic romance has returned to the West End this year. In the plush surroundings of the Empire Cinema in Haymarket what did the critics think?


'There are tender moments, but this production tickles the ribs and awakens the senses more than it breaks the heart' - The Times


'Brief Encounter may feel like standard fare for Kneehigh, perhaps, but is still a joy ride for punters looking for a master-crafted piece of storytelling' - What'sOnStage


This is a truly stunning revival that revels in its special surroundings, and we can but hope that its latest encounter with the West End is not too brief' - Broadway World UK