The Trials (London) London Reviews and Tickets
Member Reviews (6)
See it if A chance to see some new and upcoming actors as the jury. The three adults were particularly strong. Was a thought provoking play.
Don't see it if You don't like political dramas, or preaching about climate change
See it if you want a show that forces you to think and engage while highlighting the dogmatic nature of modern political discourse.
Don't see it if you want a carefree evening of light entertainment.
See it if You want to be challenged
Don't see it if You don’t do well with Margaret Atwood style dystopias Read more
See it if You want a play that explores the complexities of the climate crisis debate.
Don't see it if You want a show that explores a lighter topic or that doesn't focus on just 1 topic.
See it if You feel strongly about the climate crisis and like modern theatre. Very thought provoking and stays with you.
Don't see it if Don’t like talk bout capital punishment or don’t like to feel uncomfortable when watching a show.
See it if you enjoy great acting, great storytelling and a great message.
Don't see it if you want to leave the theatre feeling optimistic for the future
Critic Reviews (7)
"I found ‘The Trials’ gripping, both as an urgent imagining of how our generation will be viewed by our kids, but also a smart imagining of revolution generally."
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"The drama towards a classroom discussion robs the target younger audience, as well as those of us who are older of much adrenal urgency. Great idea, I would say, but another draft would be welcome."
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"This is a play that demands self-reflection and soul-searching beyond the auditorium. It leaves us thinking about how we live, what we are doing for the welfare of the globe, and whether these angry desolate children of the near future would find us guilty of climate crimes."
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"'The Trials' is designed to make me and everyone like me – the dinosaurs – acknowledge and recognise our guilt."
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"This is definitely one of those plays which puts older people in the audience on the spot. ...There a really distinct sense of fury, sometimes expressed, other times supressed, that gives this drama its emotional fuel."
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"'The Trials' vividly imagines a bleak world where child jurors decide the fates of adults whose lifestyles contributed to climate breakdown."
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"There’s activism at the play’s roots, but those roots might need broader pastures to grow."
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