POWER OF SAIL London Reviews and Tickets

77%

(60 Ratings)

Positive

82%

Mixed

11%

Negative

Members say

Absorbing, Relevant, Great acting, Clever, Thought-provoking

About the Show

All hell breaks loose when a Harvard professor invites white nationalists to a symposium.

Chaos ensues as Harvard professor Charles Nichols extends an invitation to a controversial white nationalist for his annual symposium, sparking concern among his colleagues and passionate protests from students. Despite mounting pressure, Charles remains steadfast in his decision, prompting speculation about his true motives.

This gripping tale delves into the complexities of hate speech and its intersection with the right to free expression. Directed by Dominic Dromgoole, whose previous credits include Marjorie Prime, this European debut is poised to ignite conversations on the consequences of such contentious debates.

Show-Score Member Reviews (14)

Banal, Relevant, Masterful, Intelligent

See it if You love coming to London and seeing well polished and smart pieces of theater in a small intimate space

Don't see it if If you are not in the mood to focus and really pay attention. Read more

Relevant, Great writing, Great staging, Great acting, Clever

See it if You're Interested in current issues in the world, and how live can be affected by decisions that you take without thinking the consequences

Don't see it if You are only want to be entertained.

Terrific cast, Invites discussion, Evocative, Tantalising, Voyage of discovery

See it if you enjoy multilayered stylish drama. Everyone has dirty hands when it comes to morals/ethics/social responsibility. Thrilling & engaging.

Don't see it if your choice of theatre is a light hearted watch.

Thought-provoking, Resonant, Relevant, Great acting

See it if For a politically motivated drama with some very strong actors. Good writing and thought provoking

Don't see it if You want something light and fluffy. Didn't like the move to a non-linear plotline and I felt it ended too suddenly

Thought-provoking, Great staging, Great acting, Ambitious, Absorbing

See it if You feel the world is going mad with cancel culture etc. Great acting performances in an intimate space.

Don't see it if You want a story to run from A to B with a resolution and if you don’t want to concentrate for 90+ minutes. Read more

Good writing

See it if Like to watch netflix on stage

Don't see it if Like to watch netflix at home

Thought-provoking, Resonant, Relevant, Intense, Intelligent

See it if You want to be challenged about who is right and who is wrong in moral dilemas

Don't see it if You don’t want to confront racism anti semitism and white supremacy

Must see, Great writing, Edgy, Clever, Absorbing

See it if It is a great play that can be triggering and emotional for some, has a twisted that you don’t see coming.

Don't see it if If you are not into plays.

Critic Reviews (7)

"This talky and twisty show is brisk and punchy but tries to cram too much"
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"...pacy and episodic, rather like a Netflix series – that you want it to continue."
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"a flawed but fascinating dive into the campus culture wars"
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"It’s just a pity that Grellong tries to rush through many plot twists"
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"Dominic Dromgoole’s direction keeps everything moving smoothly, with an elegant clarity"
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"Timely, pleasingly twisty, but dramatically unsatisfying"
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"this new play is a febrile lesson in tackling freedom of speech in academia"
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