The Apology (London) London Reviews and Tickets

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Profound, Absorbing, Intense, Thought-provoking, Great writing

About the Show

Kyo Choi's play exploring justice in the face of atrocity, in a play inspired by true accounts.

In early 90s Seoul, Priyanka launches a UN investigation into the ‘comfort women’ of World War II, and the political cover-up that followed. Yuna is about to learn a family secret and Sun-Hee is on the brink of speaking out after 40 years – an act has the potential to become a global firestorm.

Three women’s lives intertwine as they campaign for the truth against those who would rather it remain forgotten.

This production is recommended for ages 14+.

Show-Score Member Reviews (1)

Thought-provoking, Profound, Intense, Great writing, Absorbing

See it if You like documentry style theatre

Don't see it if You are triggered by racism and rape

Critic Reviews (6)

"This is a story that needs to be told, as uncomfortable as it is to hear."
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"It takes the various parts of this play some time to join up and we find ourselves waiting but the cast is strong across the board."
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"In a sense, it endorses the line that the truth will out. Yet what’s impressive is that it also encapsulates the protracted difficulty, at a personal and political level, of trying to heal the deepest scars."
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“Although The Apology loses some of its otherwise strong momentum towards the end of the second act, it remains filled with powerful and emotional performances from an outstanding cast”
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"In some ways, it feels more like a screenplay, with its short scenes that move back and forth through the decades."
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"The script is non-preachy, but there are some longueurs and an ongoing Neil Armstrong metaphor misses the mark. That said, this is as human as it is important."
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