The Way Old Friends Do
Closed 2h 0m
The Way Old Friends Do
62%
62%
(7 Ratings)
Positive
57%
Mixed
0%
Negative
43%
Members say
Entertaining, Cliched, Quirky, Delightful, Slow

About the Show

Mark Gatiss directs this new comedy about the world's first drag ABBA tribute act.

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Critic Reviews (6)

BroadwayWorld
March 18th, 2023

" A tribute to the tribute bands, Ian Hallard's new play is an enchanting love letter to the Swedish supergroup, not just celebrating their catchy tunes, but music itself, the way it indescribably adds colour to our lives, and helps us forge a sense of ourselves."
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The Stage (UK)
March 20th, 2023

“The play is whimsical, but full of heart, and it features enough witty one-liners to lift the spirits, whether or not you’re an ABBA fan.”
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The Guardian (UK)
March 19th, 2023

"The story turns on the men’s friendship, and Hallard, with his easy charisma, makes Peter entirely lovable. Bradshaw initially seems like a modern-day Larry Grayson but becomes more textured, less camp, as the story progresses."
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Time Out London
March 20th, 2023

"Crowe is undoubtedly this show’s secret weapon, spinning comedy gold from the most throwaway lines."
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All That Dazzles (UK)
March 19th, 2023

“The Way Old Friends Do is a delightful surprise of a show...Well worth spending your money money money on, take a chance on this show and I guarantee you will have the time of your life.”
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The Arts Desk
March 20th, 2023

“Hallard is not a cutting edge writer, but there are plenty of laugh-aloud jokes and it’s hard to dislike an entertainment based on joyful pop music...Deeper issues about bisexuality, IVF treatment, pop music’s role in personal identity and racial diversity are mentioned in passing, but never distract from the fun.”
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