Smoke London Reviews and Tickets

64%

(6 Reviews)

Positive

50%

Mixed

50%

Negative

Members say

Absorbing, Confusing, Great acting, Ambitious, Edgy

About the Show

The London Premiere of Kim Davies' modern adaptation of Strindberg’s drama 'Miss Julie'.

Set in a pre-Me Too BDSM party in New York City, privileged college dropout Julie is immersing herself into the world of S&M for the first time. John - a struggling artist - is willing to act as her guide. As they get to know one another, boundaries are constantly tested & the notion of 'consent' is questioned, leading to unsettling consequences.

'SMOKE' explores gender, sexuality, and desire, and serves as a reminder that we still have much to learn.

The play was selected as The New York Times and Time Out Critics’ Pick during its initial run in New York City.

Member Reviews (6)

Great acting, Intense, Clever, Absorbing

See it if you're seeking a fully absorbing and abstract piece

Don't see it if [spoiler] you find it difficult to see sexual assault portrayed on stage

Absorbing, Confusing, Edgy, Great acting, Ambitious

See it if You are interested in seeing what ‘the young’ get up to in their spare time! The dark side of relationships!

Don't see it if You are uncomfortable with discussions of sex and graphic descriptions of various sex acts. Or if you can’t deal with a lot of symbolism

Entertaining, Absorbing

See it if You're broad-minded, contains foul language and verbalises BDSM themes and relationships, but uses allegory in preference to enactment

Don't see it if You're not broad-minded or you're expecting to see themes realistically enacted

Well-written, Pretentious, Great acting, Thought-provoking, Confusing

See it if you like to see young talent delivering thought-provoking writing.

Don't see it if youre prudish about sex (or allergic to sand).

Confusing

See it if nothing else to do..

Don't see it if a bit boring

Absorbing, Confusing, Ambitious

See it if If you like messy plays

Don't see it if The directors choices made for a questionable performance. Quite dull and you have to really pay attention or you'll miss something.

Critic Reviews (6)

“It's a frustratingly capricious script shaped into a disturbingly sexy, impressive production.”
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“ ‘Smoke’ assuredly won't be for everyone: it's strong meat that will give you a lot to chew over afterwards, but the staging is a thing of terse wonder.”
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“This non-naturalistic staging works well, in that it takes the audience away from the setting, and focusses them on the intent. But it’s the smouldering chemistry between its two stars that makes Smoke a thrilling watch.”
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“ ‘Smoke’ gives us a key to unlock a complicated, clever and challenging play unafraid to treat its audience as grown-ups and all the more rewarding for that.”
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“The play is an unchallenged conversation that needs a stronger stance on what it is trying to say.”
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"There is no smoke without fire, and in this play we see the incendiary exploitation and exploration of passions unleashed upon the willing and not so willing."
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