« smartly stripped-back staging of a bittersweet love story… a brilliant exposition, worthy of Zola… detailed depiction of music hall life… Lambert adds a gloss about the relationship between artistry and experience. »
— Tim Ashley, THE GUARDIAN

« Verismo with a capital ‘v’. director and designer perform miracles to create stage, wings, dressing rooms and a dance rehearsal space, all within a single set… After the interval follow two acts of searing intensity… a must-see. »
— David Karlin, Bachtrack

« A moving star turn… an exemplary production that suggests both the tawdry glamour of backstage and the rather bleaker realities of a life of theatrical stardom. A persuasive and moving portrait. »
— Rupert Christiansen, THE TELEGRAPH

« a terrific emotional punch.
This staging brings
(this piece) leaping to life »
— Jessica Duchen,
The critics’ circle