“Gatiss’s production, which feels like a cross between a play and a sitcom, is perfect for Mack’s brand of comedy...Arguably, some of the toilet humour goes on a little too long – but this can be forgiven in such an accomplished production. After all, if we’re not careful, manners will be the death of us.”
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"There are laughs in this play and some winning performances but there’s a better, tighter, more credible comedy lurking beneath the waves of the one we see."
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“If you’re looking for a few easy laughs and want to switch off for a couple of hours then head on down to the Wyndham’s. Ultimately though, ‘The Unfriend’ brings us nothing new. The cast are limited by a script that gives them no room to play.”
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“It's patchy, and a bit stiff, and a bit dated...But who’s coming for depth? It’s a laugh, and there are far worse ways to spend two hours in a theatre.”
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Razor sharp direction from Mark Gatiss keeps this gentle comedy feeling exciting, while Robert Jones’ forced perspective set draws the eye to where all the action is happening. The Unfriend is a far-fetched comedy farce that is, on the whole, very funny. It’s an easy-going delight that is effortlessly entertaining and showcases some incredible talent, on stage and off.
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“...’The Unfriend’ keeps you mirthfully on edge up to the final curtain. ”
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“Moffat and Gatiss have worked together for years, but ’The Unfriend’ finds both men at far from their best...Moffat writes with empathy for neither the audience nor his characters...but the best comedy has warmth at its heart, a twinkle in its eye. No such luck here.”
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"Unfortunately, it’s not very good, with a half-baked script from Moffat dragged down by surprisingly starchy direction from Gatiss."
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