London Tide
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London Tide London Reviews and Tickets

73%
(7 Ratings)
Positive
71%
Mixed
29%
Negative
0%
Members say
Great staging, Great acting, Ambitious, Edgy, Thought-provoking

About the Show

Ben Power's adaptation of Charles Dickens’ 'Our Mutual Friend' exploring the corruption that wealth can bring.

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Show-Score Member Reviews (7)

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113 Reviews | 12 Followers
72
Insipid, Great staging, Great acting, Fluffy, Ambitious

See it if You want an interesting large scale atmpospheric musical

Don't see it if you want a musical with lots of songs and glam

98 Reviews | 10 Followers
70
Disappointing, Great writing, Great staging, Great acting

See it if you are Dickensian. Great characters played superbly. Atmospheric staging is lovely.

Don't see it if you are musical enthusiast. Read more

204 Reviews | 38 Followers
69
Thought-provoking, Great writing, Refreshing, Slow, Great staging

See it if you like clever written scripts

Don't see it if your expecting great memorable songs

208 Reviews | 75 Followers
65
Long and somber evening

See it if You never miss a Dickens musical. But it’s no Oliver!

Don't see it if You like musicals to have compelling melodies or rhythms. Despite capable performers, the music all seems a bit dirge-like.

32 Reviews | 0 Followers
70
Intelligent, Edgy, Great acting, Ambitious

See it if You like dickens, you want to see a new take on musical theatre

Don't see it if You think 3 hours is too long for a show

12 Reviews | 1 Follower
88
Great staging, Edgy, Thought-provoking, Relevant, Delightful

See it if You want a fresh take on a lesser-known Dickens story. Wonderful Indie / rock music. Great characters, amazing staging. Loved it.

Don't see it if You want a traditional 19th c story with traditional music.

1 Review | 0 Followers
95
Enthralling, Entertaining, Ambitious, Clever, Absorbing

See it if Brilliant choreography, superb acting and dynamic narrative

Don't see it if It’s long, but doesn’t feel it

Critic Reviews (9)

The Guardian (UK)
April 18th, 2024

"...this story of poverty and class mobility is light on the satire and heavy on mood"
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The Telegraph (UK)
April 18th, 2024

"A five-star wow bobbing in a three-star show."
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The Times (UK)
April 18th, 2024

"this Dickens adaptation is undernourished and flat"
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WhatsOnStage
April 18th, 2024

"an honourable yet shallow Dickens adaptation"
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London Theatre
April 18th, 2024

"Charles Dickens's watery thriller becomes a striking stage play"
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The London Evening Standard
April 18th, 2024

"With songs as (flaccid) commentary, this is a play with songs, not a musical."
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The Stage (UK)
April 18th, 2024

"...impressionistic, swirling with ideas, but lacking a strong dramatic current."
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The Independent (UK)
April 19th, 2024

"Power’s deft adaptation of Dickens’s sprawling novel emphasises its brilliant characters"
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