Player Kings (West End) London Reviews and Tickets

See it if you are craving for good old theatres. If anything, it’s a bit short (for 2 plays in one) but everything else is good.

Don't see it if you prefer today’s comedy or musicals. 3.5 hours Shakespeare would be just a sleeping pill for you. Also avoid if cutting script annoys you.

See it if LOVE Ian McKellen, love Robert Icke, walked out after the intermission. Except for Hotspur, felt everyone else was miscast (esp. Hal).

Don't see it if You expect chemistry between the actors, charismatic leads (the actor who played Hotspur was the only one who shined and was excellent). Read more

See it if You can bear nearly 3 hour of intense Shakespeare's plays. With war, intense arguments and a little beat of laughs.

Don't see it if You are waiting to have fun and you don't like long plays

See it if You love Shakespeare and Ian McKellen. An absolutely thrilling performance throughout.

Don't see it if You don't like Shakespeare

See it if You want to see something proper, if sometimes a bit dense. McKellen in the draw but the whole cast are good.

Don't see it if almost four hours of Shakespeare is too much for you or you like your productions traditional.

See it if You like Ian McKellen

Don't see it if You have better things to do in a sixth of a day

See it if It was my first time seeing Sir Ian McKellen on stage and I found he gave a real age-defying performance.

Don't see it if It is a long show and very wordy.

See it if for 3.5 hours of entertainment with many belly laughters

Don't see it if you don’t enjoy a modern setting for your Shakespeare or a young ensemble cast