The Divine Mrs S London Reviews and Tickets

See it if you want to see 18th-century actresses and female playwrights battling to be taken seriously; for Rachel Stirling and Anushka Chakravarti

Don't see it if you want to avoid predictable conclusions or want full 18th-century costumes - women are definitely in their underwear with layers! Read more

See it if you have insomnia, but also if you have earplugs. There is much shouting.

Don't see it if you saw Emelia Read more

See it if You want a light and entertaining portrayal of the difficulties faced by women in the theatre & generally

Don't see it if It is a bit shouty at times and hammy, but it is in context Read more

See it if I was super sleepy...show started off well and I liked the staging and the first half best. Was good team work between the characters.

Don't see it if I was v tired and got bored a wee bit in second half.

See it if Brilliant!!! Funny in a dark way and shows how women have to be determined to be able to get their point across.

Don't see it if The subject matter..

See it if The acting by Rachael Stirling was what made this show enjoyable for me as well as Gareth Snook's distinct roles as painter and critic.

Don't see it if This play may not have action for some viewers.

See it if a salacious historical comedy

Don't see it if you are not interested in theatre history Read more

See it if You enjoy creative dialogue that marries historical and current struggles. Ironic and funny and warm.

Don't see it if You roll your eyes at any reference to the patriarchy.