Phaedra London Reviews and Tickets

See it if you want intense, operatic theatre adapting a greek tragedy.

Don't see it if you don't understand this is an adaption of a tragedy and it's supposed to be melodramatic and absurd.

See it if You like Greek mythologies in a modern flavor, cutting edge sets involving a revolving glass box

Don't see it if You get annoyed by the long blackouts in between when they have to set the stage especially with the bgm

See it if you like to see a modern updating of a classic, with staging that simply steals the show, and surprisingly entertaining for a Greek tragedy.

Don't see it if if you're looking for something too deep, the play often has a (fun) TV drama/comedy feel to it, and most characters are not well developed. Read more

See it if you want to see MASTERFUL set design!

Don't see it if you are expecting a classic production.

See it if you like quick paced contemporary drama that feels like TV or film. Staging is unusual, also appeal to modern audiences.

Don't see it if you want classic to stay classic. It contains lots of strong languages and scene changes in pitch dark that feels be longer than necessary.

See it if Janet McTeer is impressive but has to work against a storyline and a set that gets sillier and sillier.

Don't see it if You have better things to do with your time.

See it if you are an experienced theatregoer looking for an insightful time in the theatre with an ambitiously interpreted story on the ancient myth.

Don't see it if you are a first-timer, not a fan of a striking plot and dramatic visual changes or a revolving set that frames the entirety of the stage. Read more

See it if you want to see a Greek classic transported to our modern times in a visual and exciting production

Don't see it if you don't like raunchy plays