Chasing Hares (London)
Chasing Hares (London)
Closed 2h 5m London: Southwark
47% 2 reviews
47%
(2 Ratings)
Positive
0%
Mixed
50%
Negative
50%
Members say
Confusing, Ambitious, Entertaining, Disappointing, Cultured

About the Show

A factory worker in Bengal must decide on the story he wants to tell when asked to write a play. 

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Critic Reviews (9)

London Theatre
July 26th, 2022

"Chasing Hares follows in a necessary and honourable tradition of making theatre that matters even if, on this occasion, the result needs further shaping and streamlining if it is to properly and thoroughly shake us up."
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The London Evening Standard
July 27th, 2022

"This is yet another play carrying the message that theatre is terribly important, actually. Well, yes, it is, or at least it can be. But demonstrate that to us: don’t tell us."
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Time Out London
July 26th, 2022

" ‘Chasing Hares’ tries to get the audience chanting along fall a little flat. But even if it doesn't fully rouse the masses, this is still a thoughtful and thoroughly welcome contribution to the conversation around workers' rights, as our politicians try their best to erode them."
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The Guardian (UK)
July 26th, 2022

"The story has some too-neat parallels between West Bengal and the UK and it is perhaps too sentimental in its ending, but this is easily forgiven when weighed up against its emotional power and intelligence."
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The Times (UK)
July 26th, 2022

"The good parts of this sometimes fascinating, politically questioning play by Sonali Bhattacharyya are very good indeed. ... 'Chasing Hares' is a pacy, thrilling depiction of compromise and coercion."
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The Arts Desk
July 27th, 2022

"With its energetic arguments, moments of great charm, gritty humour, and mix of filth and idealism, this story of resistance and dignity in the face of dreadful global exploitation is both relevant and contemporary"
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The Stage (UK)
July 26th, 2022

"It’s ultimately a play about what it means to have ideals and to try to implement them. Though the ending, in which we return to the present, is low-key and poignant, it is offset with a note of hope."
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The Telegraph (UK)
July 26th, 2022

"'Chasing Hares' is a convivial and enlightening night at the theatre despite its heartbreaking conclusion."
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