Dixon and Daughters London Reviews and Tickets
Show-Score Member Reviews (12)
See it if You like plays about hard hitting issues with relevance to any time and place as this still happens
Don't see it if N/A
See it if You like intense performances of clever and thoughtful material.
Don't see it if Themes of abuse, incest, drugs and violence bother you. Read more
See it if you like shows that are about something.This rings true.Tells the story of lasting impact of sexual abuse.Acting is excellent.
Don't see it if you want something light.This one is meant to have you thinking about families, what goes on next door, the need to talk about issues.
See it if If you appreciate thought-provoking theatre & strong female characters, you get the feeling as if you're peering into someone’s living room
Don't see it if If certain subjects tend to trigger you, it might be a good idea to review the topic beforehand, ensuring you're prepared
See it if You want to see a unique, new play that will make you think.
Don't see it if You are looking for a light-hearted show.
See it if You like great acting, it's NT after all. Clever screenplay too
Don't see it if You get repulsed by content around abuse
See it if You want a family drama
Don't see it if It doesn’t look as deep into the subject matter as it should and feels a little superficial
See it if you are looking for a insightful time at the theatre exploring the significant concerns around domestic violence and abuse.
Don't see it if you do not enjoy intense stagings, obvious depictions of sensitive topics or occasional humour injected into an intense family drama. Read more
Critic Reviews (10)
"This play proves to be a strong piece which leaves us wondering what we really know about our friends and neighbours."
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“There’s lots to admire and enjoy here, but the too-neat ending, along some of the comic and dramatic flashpoints along the way, feels unearned.”
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"The characters are no longer comical and stereotypical but flesh and blood women, doing all they can to survive."
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"This is a well-researched and well-played piece of work, developed pre-pandemic but rendered bleakly topical by the revelations about what went on during lockdown in too many homes."
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"The director Róisín McBrinn struggles to establish a consistent tone, and the use of sinister noise effects seems to be trying to compensate for the lack of genuine dramatic tension."
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"The honesty of both writing and performances shines through, making the play an involving examination of exactly why women continue to suffer in silence, in homes where they should feel safe."
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“There’s nothing genteel or polite about a play that parades its pain for all to see, and you leave the auditorium aware that the world outside may be dangerous but that often the greatest damage begins at home.”
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"The plot can sometimes feel overstuffed, Bruce’s keenly observed dialogue remains vivid and raw, lifted by moments of grim humour."
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