The Ballad of Hattie and James
Closed 2h 30m
The Ballad of Hattie and James
68%
68%
(13 Ratings)
Positive
61%
Mixed
31%
Negative
8%
Members say
Great acting, Slow, Delightful, Ambitious, Absorbing

About the Show

Samuel Adamson's play exploring the beauty of friendship, music, and the moments that change your life.

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Critic Reviews (8)

Theatre Weekly (UK)
April 18th, 2024

“rescued by strong central performances”
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London Theatre
April 25th, 2024

"this empathetic drama explores love, loss and the power of music"
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The Independent (UK)
April 19th, 2024

"...it’s really good, really funny and really smart."
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The Times (UK)
April 19th, 2024

"Twyman’s production rushes through too many key scenes...Too much is lightly sketched."
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The Stage (UK)
April 19th, 2024

"Adamson’s text is unapologetically demanding, told in nonlinear fragments"
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Time Out London
April 19th, 2024

"...a moving, music-drenched drama about a decades-long friendship"
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WhatsOnStage
April 19th, 2024

"This is a play that, without doubt, explores some fascinating ideas."
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The Guardian (UK)
April 19th, 2024

"a musical friendship comes back into tune"
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