The Constituent London Reviews and Tickets

83%

(78 Ratings)

Positive

85%

Mixed

13%

Negative

Members say

Absorbing, Great acting, Clever, Thought-provoking, Relevant

About the Show

An MP, ex-serviceman, and protection officer collide in a play on politics, safety, and crisis.

A gripping new play centered on an opposition backbencher, portrayed by BAFTA Award winner Anna Maxwell Martin (Motherland, Line of Duty), whose principles are put to the test by an ex-serviceman whose life is spiraling out of control. Alongside them is a no-nonsense parliamentary protection officer tasked with keeping order in the midst of turmoil.

This production explores the intense pressures of political life, the tensions between personal safety and public service, and the challenges of navigating crisis. With BAFTA, Tony, and Emmy Award winner James Corden (One Man, Two Guvnors, The History Boys) playing the troubled veteran, the play delves into the complex dynamics of compassion, responsibility, and conflict in a high-stakes environment.

Show-Score Member Reviews (47)

75%

Absorbing, Edgy, Entertaining, Great Acting, Relevant

See it if You like quality acting, real-life and political issues of the day. Interested in the work of an MP. Good casting.

Don't see it if You dislike James Corden or interested in issues like PTSD etc.

95%

Absorbing, Clever, Entertaining

See it if You enjoy great acting and interesting story, it had me captivated the whole time

Don't see it if You don’t like real life drama

92%

Clever, Epic, Great Acting, Masterful, Must See

See it if you like great acting and a super and engaging script.

Don't see it if .. I don't know why you wouldn't want to see it!

100%

Absorbing, Clever, Delightful, Entertaining

See it if You like clever, funny, intense, well performed theatre that makes you think while still keeping you entertained easily.

Don't see it if You can’t sit through a play of about 90 minutes without intermission, even if it moves at a pace.

80%

Ambitious, Clever, Edgy, Great Acting, Thought-Provoking

See it if James Corden

Don't see it if Stage set up

100%

Absorbing, Ambitious, Clever, Enchanting, Entertaining

See it if The show in its entirety is intelligent

Don't see it if You want frothy and frivolous

85%

Cliched, Great Acting, Great Theater

See it if Have never been to this theater, this was my first time I really loved the experience and the three actors did an incredible job

Don't see it if You don’t like when a playwright clearly tries to tell you how you are supposed to feel about each character Read more

91%

Absorbing, Clever, Funny, Great Acting, Resonant

See it if You like comedy and drama

Don't see it if You are a war veteran experiencing ptsd or a divorce

Critic Reviews (9)

"It’s a decent play and opening in the middle of a general election campaign"
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"timely Joe Penhall political drama makes the specific universal"
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"...it’s good to have Corden back where he belongs, on the British stage."
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"Joe Penhall’s new play has box office draw but the storyline fails to hit the heights"
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"James Corden makes an impressive stage return in this sharply topical political play"
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"It’s a vivid state-of-the-nation snapshot"
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"As a star vehicle for Corden and Maxwell Martin, The Constituent works well enough."
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"James Corden proves himself as a truly great actor in flawed political play"
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