The Divine Mrs S London Reviews and Tickets

76%
(20 Ratings)
Positive
75%
Mixed
10%
Negative
15%
Members say
Entertaining, Funny, Absorbing, Clever, Quirky

About the Show

April De Angelis' new backstage comedy exploring celebrity culture, wealth & power.

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Show-Score Member Reviews (10)

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78 Reviews | 8 Followers
90%
Relevant, Thought-provoking, Edgy, Great staging, Absorbing

See it if you want to see 18th-century actresses and female playwrights battling to be taken seriously; for Rachel Stirling and Anushka Chakravarti

Don't see it if you want to avoid predictable conclusions or want full 18th-century costumes - women are definitely in their underwear with layers! Read more

154 Reviews | 21 Followers
33%
Disappointing, Dated, Cliched

See it if you have insomnia, but also if you have earplugs. There is much shouting.

Don't see it if you saw Emelia Read more

21 Reviews | 0 Followers
82%
Interesting, Entertaining

See it if The acting by Rachael Stirling was what made this show enjoyable for me as well as Gareth Snook's distinct roles as painter and critic.

Don't see it if This play may not have action for some viewers.

38 Reviews | 2 Followers
75%
Amusing, Hammy, Funny, Entertaining

See it if You want a light and entertaining portrayal of the difficulties faced by women in the theatre & generally

Don't see it if It is a bit shouty at times and hammy, but it is in context Read more

36 Reviews | 3 Followers
74%
Great ensemble acting together, I was sleepy so maybe didn't appreciate, Entertaining

See it if I was super sleepy...show started off well and I liked the staging and the first half best. Was good team work between the characters.

Don't see it if I was v tired and got bored a wee bit in second half.

24 Reviews | 0 Followers
65%
Quirky, Fluffy, Funny, Dated, Entertaining

See it if Rachel Sterling leads a cast of strong actors in a play that seemed to drift a bit and for me lost some relevance

Don't see it if The ticket price is high

19 Reviews | 1 Follower
85%
Quirky, Intelligent, Great writing, Funny, Enchanting

See it if a salacious historical comedy

Don't see it if you are not interested in theatre history Read more

12 Reviews | 0 Followers
83%
Thought-provoking, Clever, Absorbing

See it if Brilliant!!! Funny in a dark way and shows how women have to be determined to be able to get their point across.

Don't see it if The subject matter..

Critic Reviews (9)

The London Evening Standard
March 29th, 2024

"Rachael Stirling is imperious but this in-jokey play disappoints"
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The Guardian (UK)
March 29th, 2024

"larky and good-natured historical comedy"
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London Theatre
March 30th, 2024

"Rachael Stirling commands the stage in this portrait of a pioneering actress"
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The Times (UK)
March 29th, 2024

"Stirling remains highly watchable."
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Time Out London
March 29th, 2024

"Anna Mackmin’s production shrieks with life, its atmosphere thickening with each scene."
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The Arts Desk
April 1st, 2024

"Rachael Stirling shines in hit-and-miss comedy"
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The Telegraph (UK)
March 29th, 2024

"Rachael Stirling dazzles...in this sparkling reminder of how rare good new comedies are"
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The Stage (UK)
April 2nd, 2024

"April De Angelis’ new play is an admirable if uneven homage to..actress Sarah Siddons"
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