Utoya London Reviews and Tickets

69%

(3 Ratings)

Positive

33%

Mixed

67%

Negative

Members say

Resonant, Absorbing, Great acting, Good two-hander performances, Loosely base on a real event

About the Show

Utoya: Reflection on trauma, far-right threat, and tragedy's impact. UK premiere by Edoardo Erba.

Set in July 2011, 'Utoya' delves into the aftermath of a far-right terror attack, intertwining lives of victims, bystanders, and decision-makers. It offers a poignant exploration of societal trauma and the divisive impact of extremism, urging reflection on tragedy's capacity to both unite and divide communities.

This UK premiere from Edoardo Erba serves as a timely reminder of the persistent threat posed by far-right ideologies.

Show-Score Member Reviews (3)

50%

Good Two-Hander Performances, Interesting Viewpoints, Loosely Base On A Real Event, Provokes Interest In Utoya

See it if you like true stories Six radically diverse viewpoints, six distinct personas are used in telling the events of the 2011 assaults in Norway.

Don't see it if you like in depth, deep dive true stories.

90%

Absorbing, Great Acting, Resonant

See it if You like serious plays

Don't see it if You don't like high tension

67%

Absorbing, Confusing, Resonant

See it if The plot interests you. It has some funny moments too although some might find it not fitting the tonality of the play.

Don't see it if A two hander with bare bones production won't work for you. Hard to follow actors playing multiple characters with no noticeable difference. Read more

Critic Reviews (3)

"At the heart of the play is toxic masculinity"
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“Lack of subtlety”
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"...the characters or performances are sufficiently differentiated from one another."
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