August in England London Reviews and Tickets
Show-Score Member Reviews (29)
See it if you want to see a masterful, emotional monologue which exposes the Windrush scandal with honesty, emotion and humour
Don't see it if you are determined to have no empathy for human beings Read more
See it if You want to see a one person show that has amazing writing and acting
Don't see it if You don't want to be triggered by some of the themes, it does get upsetting
See it if You like the multi-talented, national institution that is Lenny Henry. Shines a light on a scandal impacting the Windrush generation
Don't see it if You don't like truth
See it if It comes back! You want a funny show with emotional moments written and like a one-person show
Don't see it if You don't like stories about Windrush, don't like small shows, get thrown by people switching accents Read more
See it if you want to understand more about the Windrush scandal. If you like intimate venues. A great piece of new writing
Don't see it if you don't like one man shows
See it if You want to see absorbing real edgy theatre Lenny Henry is brilliant
Don't see it if You are not curious about Black British identity
See it if You don't know about the Windrush and want to find out what really happened to the people.
Don't see it if You're claustrophobic - Bush Theatre is quite small
See it if You’re interested in these issues and people in general
Don't see it if You’re a supporter of Theresa May
Critic Reviews (12)
"August is affable, energetic, witty and also fallible. In other words, he is human and this is what is at the heart of this production; giving a face and a voice to this very real and current tragedy of our times."
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“This isn’t a ground-breaking play and sometimes the comic patter threatens to overwhelm the story. But it’s passionate, well-crafted, and directed with economy and pace...in a production that showcases Henry’s innate rapport with an audience.”
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“Henry being Henry, the piece starts by softening us up with a genial barrage of jokes, music and one-liners...Henry could afford to cut the running time by ten minutes or so — but his charisma and commitment still sweep you along.”
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“Despite the relatable charm of Henry’s entertaining character sketch, the play is at its most powerfully moving when he takes a step back to foreground these often-ignored voices.”
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" ‘August in England’ is both a seriously impressive writing debut, and a considerable creative statement of intent from a household-name comedian who could have easily packed out a West End barn with an hour of affable reminisces."
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"It's the story of a life, and the simplicity of this approach is its greatest weapon."
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"Witty, poignant and heart-breaking, this is an incredible play which is forthcoming and understandable in its outrage."
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“The final 10 minutes feel like a dramatic gear shift, what follows is punchy, powerful and poignant. ‘August in England’ may begin with Henry at his showman best, but to simply write him off as a funny man is a mistake.”
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