"A few dramatic crescendos that feel too explosive for a play of this shape and size – but I enjoyed sticking around for the ride."
Read more

"It’s excellent casting, the gulf between their personalities highlighting the central theme of friendship. They’re the sort of pair you might typically expect not to ‘get’ each other; the fact that they do is part of the magic. "
Read more

"The bond formed between the two characters isn’t entirely convincing, it has to be said — sometimes it feels as if pages of the script have gone astray. Even so, we’re ready to buckle up for a longer ride."
Read more

"Much of that feelgood factor (and theatre needs to recognise that audiences will be craving that warmth over the next few months) comes from the performances, always critical in a two-hander."
Read more

" 'Clutch' is still a work-in-progress. I hope that's the case and that what at the moment is a warm-hearted vignette develops into a satisfying, fully realised comedy-drama."
Read more