The Doctor
Closed 2h 25m
The Doctor
85%
85%
(62 Ratings)
Positive
89%
Mixed
5%
Negative
6%
Members say
Clever, Absorbing, Great acting, Thought-provoking, Entertaining

About the Show

A reimagining of Schnitzler's 1912 medical drama starring Olivier Award winner, Juliet Stevenson.

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Critic Reviews (10)

The Telegraph (UK)
October 10th, 2022

"At almost three hours, it’s a long evening, yet it’s a hugely rewarding one too. "
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The Stage (UK)
October 10th, 2022

"Icke’s rigorous, visceral rethink of the attractions and dangers of these matters...is a vital and immensely timely addition to the West End."
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WhatsOnStage
October 10th, 2022

"In this fast-paced, digitally-driven world, the force of Icke's work has been dampened by the shifting tides of global events...But Juliet Stevenson's unquenchable, indefatigable performance is transcendent. It has to be seen to be believed."
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Shy Strange Manic
October 10th, 2022

The Doctor is a fast-paced, intelligent, powerhouse of a play that bolts right out of the gates on a journey of spiralling identity politics and cancel culture that doesn’t relent until its final scenes. Juliet Stevenson in her role as Ruth Wolff delivers a masterclass in acting.
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London Theatre
October 10th, 2022

"'The Doctor' sits on a wider table allowing more audiences to understand what makes a person. The Doctor is the dramatic equivalent of a scientific breakthrough."
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The Arts Desk
October 10th, 2022

"It’s a sharp-tongued vivisection of identity politics, anchored by an astonishing lead performance from Juliet Stevenson."
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Time Out London
October 12th, 2022

"It’s a magnificently tense production, with a superb live drum soundtrack from musician Hannah Ledwidge, perched theatrically up above the stage."
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The London Evening Standard
October 11th, 2022

"No play in the past 10 years has felt more tense, challenging, and intellectually provoking than this one."
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