Death of England: Michael (West End)
Closed 1h 30m
Death of England: Michael (West End)
89%
89%
(49 Ratings)
Positive
90%
Mixed
8%
Negative
2%
Members say
Absorbing, Great acting, Entertaining, Clever, Ambitious

About the Show

Michael, mourning his dad, confronts harsh truths about legacy, race, and class in Britain.

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Critic Reviews (9)

The Telegraph (UK)
July 31st, 2024

"an astonishing indictment of this country’s racism"
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Theatre Weekly (UK)
July 30th, 2024

“an unflinching examination of race, identity, and family”
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The London Evening Standard
August 2nd, 2024

"...full of swagger, banter and furious feeling"
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The Guardian (UK)
July 31st, 2024

"...its plot is also unwieldy but Essiedu’s is a must-see performance"
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The Stage (UK)
July 31st, 2024

“Crammed with astute observations”
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Time Out London
July 31st, 2024

"Full of rage, love, pride and deep bewilderment"
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WhatsOnStage
July 31st, 2024

"The 100-minute solo piece is flecked with fire, brimstone, and heavily racist language."
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London Theatre
July 31st, 2024

"Thomas Coombes and Paapa Essiedu deliver shattering performances"
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