The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde
★★★★★
“ a taut psychological drama that is both true to the period whilst remaining vivid and accessible to contemporary viewers…
New to the show is the impressive Blake Kubena as both Jekyll and Hyde. He was well-cast, both physically and for his nuanced interpretation. He cuts quite a thrilling dash as the ‘twisted’ scientist who transforms in a moment into the utterly amoral Hyde ”
The Spy In The Stalls
★★★★★
“ A superb performance… The acting is brilliant ”
The Latest
★★★★★
“ Blackeyed Theatre’s splendid production…loses nothing of the dark foreboding and violent terror of the original story or any of the film or television adaptations that preceded it ”
Weekend Notes
★★★★.5
“ Superbly atmospheric…excellent production values, superb direction and a very talented cast, ”
REVIEWS HUB
★★★★
“ A triumph… Inspirational, innovative and very smart indeed ”
Pocket Size Theatre
★★★★
“ A gripping drama… Bannell delivers brilliantly ”
Plays to See
★★★★
“ Don’t be caught in two minds about seeing this gripping and imaginative adaptation ”
Theatre South East
FULL REVIEW
★★★★
“ Visually striking and incredibly dramatic ”
Gay Times
★★★★
“ With an accomplished cast delivering an interesting new take on an established classic, this production of The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde is a solid reminder of the reasons behind Blackeyed Theatre’s impressive longevity ”
Always Time For Theatre
★★★★
“ A fantastic reinterpretation… Designed and performed excellently – a thrill to watch ”
Mind the Blog
★★★★
“ Blackeyed have triumphed… You just have to sit back and let it overwhelm you. It’s worth it! ”
Frost Magazine
“ At the very centre of the production is an outstanding portrayal. Jack Bannell measures the descent from curious scientist to raving, raging murderer with absolute perfection. Sit anywhere near the front of the stalls, and you see the sweat glisten, the limbs shake and the wild eyes grow wilder. It is exhausting just to watch. Among portrayals of madness, from Lear to Woyzeck and beyond, Bannell’s Edward Hyde is genuinely up alongside them, and it makes for gripping theatre ”
Eastbourne Herald
“ A truly superb performance, a wonderfully thought provoking drama”
Staffs Live
“ What was just another entry on the touring circuit a few years ago is rapidly become a unmissable fixture, and Jekyll and Hyde is the latest chapter in this success story ”
Chris On Theatre
“ superbly acted. Thought-provoking and original ”
This is Local London
“ Keeps you gripped from start to finish… phenomenal performances ”
Everything Theatre
“ Captivating ”
Culture by Night
FULL REVIEW
“ Jack Bannell is superb… brilliantly written ”
Sardines Magazine
“ Thought-provoking and gripping… The spellbinding performance by the cast may temporarily haunt you, but the whole experience is something to remember for the right reasons ”
Eastern Daily Press