Gone Too Far
Gone Too Far
Closed 1h 30m London: Stratford
70% 2 reviews
70%
(2 Ratings)
Positive
50%
Mixed
50%
Negative
0%
Members say
Delightful, Funny, Absorbing, Busy set, Edgy

About the Show

Bola Agbaje’s Olivier Award-winning play examining identity and heritage.

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Critic Reviews (5)

BroadwayWorld
March 29th, 2023

“All in all, the play does its job by being an excellent introduction to racial bias and colourism in a contemporary setting sprinkled with irony. It might show its age in its textual forms, but the discourse is still (sadly) as relevant. There's plenty to learn from it.”
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Theatre Weekly (UK)
March 28th, 2023

Gone Too Far!, certainly in the first act, is a very funny piece of drama that shines a light on modern day city life. It’s also shocking at times, forcing its audience to really think about what they are watching. With Gone Too Far!, the National Youth Theatre and their Rep company present a powerful and compelling piece of theatre.
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Time Out London
March 29th, 2023

“The acting is a bit mixed in places, but Scott and Moyo are strong leads...In general, it’s a delight: of its time, but far from obsolete.”
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The Guardian (UK)
March 29th, 2023

“With the help of Touko’s punchy direction, the humour in the play is instinctive and crackles. All of it is raw and exciting – we can look forward to what the stars of this young company do next.”
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All That Dazzles (UK)
March 29th, 2023

“While certain scenes could come across as too blunt in their themes and the points they aim to make, this is a stellar production of a play that’s easy to like and difficult to forget about...this new production demonstrates why the original production earned an Olivier win, and why educators thought this text was a wise addition to classrooms.”
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