THE SHADOWMASTER
TOP FIVE TIMES CRITICS CHOICE
‘A magically mysterious piece that feels like a collision between a Midsummer’s Night Dream and Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory. Keith Faulkner plays the Master of Ceremonies, Lob, like Gene Wilder on angel dust. Helen Anker transforms enjoyably from stuffy Lady Caroline to a woodland sprite’ Camden New Journal
‘Joanna, played with finesse by suitably glamorous Charlotte Radford ... while Billy Geraghty’s tormented artist is masterful’ WhatsOnStage
‘Neil Henry as the butler turns his hand to some real magic, which is a delight. Katherine Kastin as Mabel is a vivacious actor who brings energy to the role in a love triangle with Oliver Stoney’s seedy musician...Oona Kirsch completes the couple on the verge of emotional collapse. Stephanie Sinclaire’s direction is tight & complimented by a superb artistic team including wonderful movement from Marc Urquhart. Georgia Lowe’s wonderful set creates a mystical wood and ancient manor house beautifully coloured and enchantingly lit by Peter Harrison’ The Stage
‘Unexpected emotional resonance’ Time Out
‘The most effective part of this production is when Will meets the imaginary child played by talented Polly Dartford or Naomi Preston-Low. Stephanie Sinclaire has cast her characters beautifully and added modern relevance to her adaptation. This is an elegant, stylish production’ Time Out
‘Pleasingly topsy turvey’ The Standard