Marvellous (London)
Closed 2h 20m
Marvellous (London)
62%
62%
(18 Ratings)
Positive
61%
Mixed
17%
Negative
22%
Members say
Delightful, Entertaining, Absorbing, Funny, Clever

About the Show

Soho Place's inaugural production about the extraordinary life of Neil Baldwin.

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Critic Reviews (8)

WhatsOnStage
October 21st, 2022

" 'Marvellous' is one of the first times a West End show seemed to authentically present elements of neurodiversity in both casting and script, while never overly laden with sign-posting or preaching."
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Theatre Weekly (UK)
October 21st, 2022

"The play does descend into pantomime on more than one occasion and drags towards the end. But there is an undulating cheeriness in the production’s heart that might just be the bright ray of optimism that London needs."
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London Theatre
November 1st, 2022

"The play possesses something of the regional appeal and direct emotional allure of a musical... The show has lots of heart and could now use some art."
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The Telegraph (UK)
November 1st, 2022

"The come-one, come-all spirit of the new venue suits the daffy alchemy of an evening which starts like a potentially alienating in-joke and builds, by degrees and via an ingredient-spattering cooking session, to a shared delirium of life-affirming silliness."
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Time Out London
October 21st, 2022

"This show is about joy, as much as difficulty, and it's refreshing to watch something that celebrates difference without falling into pat sentimentality."
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The London Evening Standard
October 21st, 2022

"Like its subject, this playful, exuberant theatrical happening wins you over with sheer heart and good humour."
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All That Dazzles (UK)
October 21st, 2022

" 'Marvellous' radiates joy from start to finish which is a testament to the writing and production overall. It's not just joyful, Marvellous is wickedly and consistently funny."
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The Arts Desk
October 24th, 2022

"It is also true that you really do need a sunny disposition to love, rather than just admire, this show... If you are craving warm showers of sentimentality and silly larks, this is the show for you."
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