TERRA FIRMA NYC Reviews and Tickets

72%

(91 Ratings)

Positive

64%

Mixed

28%

Negative

Members say

Ambitious, Great acting, Thought-provoking, Slow, Disappointing

About the Show

In a not-so-distant Beckettian future, years after The Big War, a tiny kingdom wrestles with the problems of running a nation, sparring with the concepts of what makes a citizen, a country, and a civilization.

From the show:

TERRA FIRMA is set in a not-so-distant Beckettian future–years after a conflict known as the Big War, in which a tiny kingdom wrestles with the problems of running a nation–and opposing notions of what makes a citizen, a country, and a civilization. The play is inspired by a real-life event and its aftermath: In 1960’s Britain, a retired WWII army major claimed an abandoned aircraft platform in international waters off the coast of Essex as his own sovereign nation, planted his flag, and coined a motto, E Mare Libertas! (From the Sea, Freedom!). TERRA FIRMA was originally a commission for the Royal Court Theatre, the premiere venue for new writing in the UK. This production is co-presented with Baruch Performing Arts Center.

Show-Score Member Reviews (91)

Slow, Indulgent, Excruciating, Disappointing

See it if You follow the work by the people who produced "Sense and Sensibility" and "Pride and Prejudice". This was a huge disappointment. Just bad.

Don't see it if You don't want to sit for an hour and forty five minutes ruing there is no intermission forcing you to be subjected to terrible writing.

Thought-provoking, Intense, Great acting, Ambitious

See it if excellent dramatic acting based on a true but rather unbelievable story. Thought provoking commentary on today's political landscape

Don't see it if You are not into heavy drama and loud noises (simulated explosions). If musicals and light comedy are your thing this is not your show.

Confusing, Great staging, Clever, Great acting, Thought-provoking

See it if Cutting edge theatre, so beautifully acted, however the play itself doesn’t quite bring it home with the allegory it seems to want to make

Don't see it if Absurdist or new plays

Edgy, Quirky, Thought-provoking, Relevant, Entertaining

See it if ...you want to support a wonderful new theatre company who is doing engaging and stimulating work!

Don't see it if ...you don't want to be reminded of the political climate we live in and face the reality out there!

Disappointing, Great acting, Confusing

See it if You like surreal shows that deal in metaphors for life.

Don't see it if You were looking for a story drawn from real life.

Relevant, Great staging, Funny, Entertaining, Clever

See it if you appreciate absurdist theater or if you are considering starting your own country

Don't see it if you have a fear of water or open spaces Read more

Great writing, Thought-provoking, Relevant, Confusing

See it if you're interested in allegories about climate change. Some great performances including Andrus Nichols, Tom O'Keefe and John Keating.

Don't see it if you're easily confused by unclear staging.

Ambitious, Confusing, Disappointing

See it if you'd like a metaphysical depiction of civilization and its problems

Don't see it if Despite the fact that this is based on a true situation, the production never achieves any degree of believability. Read more

Critic Reviews (6)

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