The Unfriend (West End)
Closed 1h 55m
The Unfriend (West End)
79%
79%
(162 Ratings)
Positive
81%
Mixed
12%
Negative
7%
Members say
Entertaining, Funny, Clever, Delightful, Great acting

About the Show

Lee Mack, Sarah Alexander & Frances Barber star in Steven Moffat's satirical play.

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Critic Reviews (14)

BroadwayWorld
January 12th, 2024

"There are laughs in this play and some winning performances but there’s a better, tighter, more credible comedy lurking beneath the waves of the one we see."
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Theatre Weekly (UK)
January 10th, 2024

Razor sharp direction from Mark Gatiss keeps this gentle comedy feeling exciting, while Robert Jones’ forced perspective set draws the eye to where all the action is happening. The Unfriend is a far-fetched comedy farce that is, on the whole, very funny. It’s an easy-going delight that is effortlessly entertaining and showcases some incredible talent, on stage and off.
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West End Best Friend
January 10th, 2024

“If you’re looking for a few easy laughs and want to switch off for a couple of hours then head on down to the Wyndham’s. Ultimately though, ‘The Unfriend’ brings us nothing new. The cast are limited by a script that gives them no room to play.”
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Time Out London
January 11th, 2024

“It's patchy, and a bit stiff, and a bit dated...But who’s coming for depth? It’s a laugh, and there are far worse ways to spend two hours in a theatre.”
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London Theatre
January 10th, 2024

“Gatiss’s production, which feels like a cross between a play and a sitcom, is perfect for Mack’s brand of comedy...Arguably, some of the toilet humour goes on a little too long – but this can be forgiven in such an accomplished production. After all, if we’re not careful, manners will be the death of us.”
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Theatre Weekly (UK)
January 19th, 2023
For a previous production

“The Unfriend is a far-fetched comedy farce that showcases some incredible talent, on stage and off, it is one of those easy-going comedies that won’t fail to entertain, and might just make you think twice about who you befriend on your next vacation”
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The Arts Desk
January 21st, 2023
For a previous production

“Moffat and Gatiss have worked together for years, but ’The Unfriend’ finds both men at far from their best...Moffat writes with empathy for neither the audience nor his characters...but the best comedy has warmth at its heart, a twinkle in its eye. No such luck here.”
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London Theatre
January 20th, 2023
For a previous production

“...’The Unfriend’ keeps you mirthfully on edge up to the final curtain. ”
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