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Clarkston’s West End Premiere Wins Applause for Performances as Critics Question Staging and Value

Early reviews laud the performances, with many criticising a slight script and steep ticket prices.

Overview

  • Samuel D. Hunter’s play is now running at the Trafalgar Theatre in London through 22 November 2025.
  • Joe Locke makes his West End debut as Jake alongside Ruaridh Mollica, frequently singled out as the standout Chris, with Sophie Melville as Trisha.
  • Director Jack Serio opts for a stripped‑down Costco warehouse aesthetic, with some audience members seated onstage, a choice several critics found unhelpful.
  • Critics broadly praise the acting and intimate moments but often describe the writing as slight, familiar or uneven.
  • Multiple reviews flag value concerns, citing stalls seats over £100 and top prices reported up to about £135 for a roughly 95–100 minute production.