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‘An absolute masterpiece of writing’: DOWNSTATE – National Theatre

In London theatre, Opinion, Plays, Reviews by Rachel Williams18th April 2019Leave a Comment

Downstate at the National Theatre is a remarkable thing. An absolute masterpiece of writing, performed so sensitively and with such bravery.

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‘Breathtaking, brave & brilliantly acted’: DOWNSTATE – National Theatre ★★★★★

In London theatre, Opinion, Plays, Reviews by Johnny Fox31st March 2019Leave a Comment

At last, Rufus Norris’ National Theatre has come of age. Breathtaking, brave and brilliantly acted, Downstate is a landmark play. It’s listed as a ‘collaboration’ between NT and Steppenwolf, but the Chicago company’s prints are all over this glistening weapon.

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‘Challenges your thinking & reactions’: DOWNSTATE – National Theatre ★★★★★

In London theatre, Opinion, Plays, Reviews by Rev Stan23rd March 2019Leave a Comment

Downstate is a challenging, difficult play with humour and wit inflected with wisdom, carefully balancing entertainment without detracting from the seriousness of the subject matter.

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‘Dramatically engaging but morally troubling’: DOWNSTATE – National Theatre

In London theatre, Opinion, Plays, Reviews by Maryam Philpott21st March 2019Leave a Comment

Whether rehabilitation is truly possible for such serious crimes committed by sex offenders, Bruce Norris never really decides, leaving only a dramatically engaging but morally troubling outcome in Downstate at the National Theatre.

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