Jerusalem (London) London Reviews and Tickets
Member Reviews (34)
See it if you love Mark Rylance. Doesn’t everyone love Mark Rylance? If not, they should. He is brilliant here as expected.
Don't see it if you aren’t into complex, unclear narratives that you’ll have to ask someone else to explain to you. (Or maybe that’s just me…)
See it if you love acting with a capital A.
Don't see it if the runtime is intimidating. Read more
See it if you can't miss the best British play of the 21st century, with a life-changing performance by the force of nature that is Mark Rylance.
Don't see it if under no circumstances should this theatrical event be missed. Yes, it is long, but the play grows and deepens, ending on a memorable climax Read more
See it if a stunning performance of a play that i've been thinking about for days
Don't see it if it took a while to really sit with me before i began to really understand the enormity of what i had witnessed.
See it if you are willing to overlook dated and imperfect text for the benefit of seeing an amazing one-of-a-kind performance from Mark Rylance.
Don't see it if you are easily offended by political incorrectness. Read more
See it if you want to hear tall tales, see defiance & living an unorthodox life style & avoiding accountability Wonderful!
Don't see it if swearing offends. Contains scenes of violence, substance abuse & under age abuse is implied.
See it if you love classic driving shows
Don't see it if you wanna be sat in a theatre for 3hrs
See it if You love to withness ambitious staging, great acting and stories about real people
Don't see it if You are expecting something with glamour and shine
Critic Reviews (8)
Mark Rylance lets the old magic flow once again. ‘Jerusalem’ remains fresh and unexpected. In a weird way, its legend contributes to that.
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Does Jerusalem deserve this revival? Unquestionably, yes. You could watch this play, and Rylance’s performance, every night of the too-short run and still find new dimensions to wonder at.
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Together, this exemplary ensemble give us a breath-taking portrait of backwater England that roves from the profane to the sublime, a crucial theatrical rite, fit for the ages.
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[Rylance's] performance is such a wonder it's hard to describe. Every nuance is felt; his identification with the character so strong that he simply is. But the strength of the production is the way that the new group of youngsters who surround Rooster. It is quite simply just wondrous.
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Rylance’s titanic performance as the gypsy Rooster really is one for the ages. Wild and whimsical, uproarious and desolate, Butterworth’s play is still a mighty force of irrepressible live theatre.
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In this revival ... all the old magic is intact and potent as ever. Perhaps it overly romanticises its drug-peddling hero, but with Rylance in the role, its spell is irresistible.
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Jerusalem is the greatest play and Mark Rylance’s performance the greatest performance of the year. Of the decade. Of the 21st century. For all its interplay of past and present, reality and myth, it’s a phenomenal piece of theatre.
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Mark Rylance is crucial to all this. The rest of Butterworth’s colourfully off-kilter characters, too, are brought to life by a truly impressive cast. The intricate tapestry of Butterworth’s engrossing drama is the fabric that ties together these moments of unforgettable artistry.
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