“It’s a musical of profound emotional intelligence and accuracy. Informed and thought-provoking, it encourages reflection and promotes a healthy dialogue on the matter...Too many productions are haphazardly labelled as “a must-see” these days, but this is the real deal.”
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“ ‘Next to Normal’ doesn’t offer a pat solution, and it leaves some bracing lines hanging...But with greater understanding from us all, nurtured by shows like this, there is hope for healing.”
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It’s been a long fifteen years, but it’s been worth the wait as this emotionally charged production of Next to Normal is an absolute triumph that deserves, and needs, a longer run than is currently scheduled.
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“Next To Normal may not be the easiest of watches but that is part of what makes it so special. If theatre is meant to leave a lasting impression and make you think, this show does that in spades...Phenomenal writing and quite possibly the best cast you will see on stage in London this year”
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“The strength of Michael Longhurst’s six-strong ensemble prevents the production from sagging too early...What will stay with you is less a story and more a sense of empathy for the characters, struggling to survive in a world where ‘everything is perfect and nothing is real’.”
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“Despite dealing with the delicate subject matter, Brian Yorkey’s book does a great job injecting just the right amount of dark humour and honesty throughout to keep proceedings from becoming overwhelming...’Next to Normal’ does a far more nuanced job and delivers a far more mature message.”
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"The music, book and lyrics from Tom Kitt and Brian Yorker are utterly inspired...We can say without question we cried more tears during this show than we’ve ever cried at a show!...’Next to Normal’ is an absolute must see and we believe it is one of the most finely crafted shows ever written...A musical masterpiece.”
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“If you like extremely sincere, extremely angsty modern American musicals then… you almost certainly already have a ticket, and I very much doubt you’ll regret it...But there’s no denying the fact that as a boutique musical theatre experience, this is pretty special. As art, it’s problematic; as entertainment, it’s first-rate.”
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