How The Other Half Loves Tickets

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Highly enjoyable evening excellent performances by all 6 actors. Incredible timing and a joy to watch their skill on stage.

C Reviewed on 15 September 2026 by Charlotte
United Kingdom

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Acting was in the main very good, I thought one actor overacted quite a bit which irritated me. Timing of most of the actors excellent as was their performance. Took a little time to understand the set which the four main characters took turns in carrying out the performance. A wee bit confused at first when all 4 were on stage but were not all interacting together. Otherwise setting, lighting and sound excellent.

K Reviewed on 15 September 2026 by Kathryn
United Kingdom

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Great experience at the Old Vic . Fabulous venue . The play was entertaining from start to finish. Brilliantly performed and very funny .

S Reviewed on 13 September 2026 by Simon
United Kingdom

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K Reviewed on 13 September 2026 by Kenneth
United Kingdom

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S Reviewed on 13 September 2026 by Samantha
United Kingdom

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I liked the show, but couldn’t like the third couple, somehow jarring. Liked the first two couples, and well put together.

E Reviewed on 12 September 2026 by Elizabeth
United Kingdom

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C Reviewed on 11 September 2026 by Carol
United Kingdom

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I really enjoyed both the play and the music accompanying it. The acting was of a very high standard. The Set was extremely cleverly designed. I think a certain generation might find the male/female dynamic hard to comprehend, it even felt uncomfortable to me occasionally like any "historical drama" times and attitudes change. Overall I thoroughly enjoyed it as did my two guests.

A Reviewed on 11 September 2026 by Anne
United Kingdom

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M Reviewed on 10 September 2026 by Marian
United Kingdom

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All the cast were excellent, the staging and costumes perfect and I haven’t laughed like that at the theatre for ages. A brilliant night out. It is an adult play for adults, not one for the family, leave the kids at home, and despite being 50 years ago the story is very relevant today.

V Reviewed on 09 September 2026 by Virginia
United Kingdom

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A Reviewed on 08 September 2026 by Alison
United Kingdom

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This is such a clever play and relies on precision of timing and stage management for its success. Laugh out loud and relish the plot! This reveals complex relationships between three couples and also comments on how people with the best intentions can cause a lot of damage.

M Reviewed on 08 September 2026 by Marian
United Kingdom

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We had such a great evening, we loved every minute, great acting, fun story line. Just loved the whole play

B Reviewed on 06 September 2026 by Barbara
United Kingdom

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Terrible seats but great show.

S Reviewed on 06 September 2026 by Steve
United Kingdom

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Roger Allum was wonderful

S Reviewed on 06 September 2026 by Sophie
United Kingdom

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The show was very funny and fast going. It was necessary to stay alert to follow the punch lines and story.

L Reviewed on 06 September 2026 by Lin
United Kingdom

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An absorbing farce which sucks you in from the start. Comedic timing perfect and Roger Allan excellent as always.

N Reviewed on 06 September 2026 by Nicola
United Kingdom

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I was in this play in the grapevine theatre company many years ago! Seeing it again was fantastic especially staged in the round! I thoroughly enjoyed it!

M Reviewed on 05 September 2026 by Maureen
United Kingdom

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P Reviewed on 04 September 2026 by Pamela
United Kingdom

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All actors presented the coupling farce with authentic Dialogue and timing was beautiful. No awkward gaps in evidence.

C Reviewed on 04 September 2026 by Carmel
United Kingdom

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I loved this play! It’s so well written, and the actors did it justice. Their timing was wonderful, and they excelled themselves in scenes that were fast-moving and very demanding. I laughed out loud a lot, which is rare for me!

D Reviewed on 03 September 2026 by Diana
United Kingdom

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Dated material. Staging excellent

R Reviewed on 03 September 2026 by Robert
United States Of America

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Terrific period piece by Alan Ayckbourn- authentic 70’s vibe very well conveyed. A masterpiece of crossed wires, misunderstandings and confusion coupled with a superb performance from Roger Allam as Frank; other actors were good but varied in quality. Amazing choreography in a relatively small set, two couples and two separate establishments but all taking place in the same area. Recommended!

G Reviewed on 02 September 2026 by Gill
United Kingdom

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Brilliant play. Full of wit and some wisdom. Second act perhaps 10 minutes too long.

S Reviewed on 02 September 2026 by Stephen
United Kingdom

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brilliantly acted, very funny from start to finish, thank you

A Reviewed on 02 September 2026 by Anne
United Kingdom

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Loved this show ,especially as we got great last minute seats. Well staged and acted . Brilliant timing and laugh out loud comedy . Thoroughly enjoyed it !

M Reviewed on 01 September 2026 by Michelle
United Kingdom

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Need a good laugh? This timeless piece of theatre is always relevant!

G Reviewed on 01 September 2026 by G
United Kingdom

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Good performances; rather dated story but redeemed itself after the interval

O Reviewed on 01 September 2026 by Olivia
United Kingdom

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S Reviewed on 01 September 2026 by Susanna
United Kingdom

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Loved our seats a great view. The timing was oerfect. A beautiful theatre. The little bar was great for a pre theatre drink. Our journey from Kensington to Waterloo station was very easy. Our seats were very comfortable we are both tall the keg room was generous. The show was very funny. Roger Allam captured his character’s well meaning but absurd outlook beautifully. The complexity of the dinner parties was a technical wonder. We will return to The Old Vic.

C Reviewed on 01 September 2026 by Christine
United Kingdom

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Loved this show can highly recommend it

M Reviewed on 30 August 2026 by Margaret
United Kingdom

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Really enjoyed this play. Very witty and fast paced.

V Reviewed on 30 August 2026 by Vanessa
United Kingdom

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Great cast and clever staging

P Reviewed on 29 August 2026 by Paul
United Kingdom

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Set in the 70’s , so slightly dated attitudes, but still very relevant for today, and so funny. Brilliant acting with excellent timing. A packed theatre, with everyone enjoying the performance.

J Reviewed on 26 August 2026 by Jane
United Kingdom

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Outstanding in every respect.

P Reviewed on 25 August 2026 by Paul
United Kingdom

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Very clever play, an endearing cultural experience, well-staged and intelligent actors.

B Reviewed on 25 August 2026 by Billy
United Kingdom

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This comedy keeps you involved and entertained right up to the last line.

D Reviewed on 22 August 2026 by David
United Kingdom

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Too long. Some elements were dated.

M Reviewed on 22 August 2026 by Michael
United Kingdom

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This is a very funny and at the same time intelligent show. The characters as well as the play on words makes it an overall funny experience without becoming silly.

D Reviewed on 21 August 2026 by Denise
Spain

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F Reviewed on 19 August 2026 by Frank
Australia

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This just fizzed along with Ayckbourn's dark humour well realised by a talented cast.

J Reviewed on 19 August 2026 by John
United Kingdom

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Excellent show, very funny, great acting. Enjoyment marred by the uncomfortable seat and lack of legroom and the very tall man in front of me.

T Reviewed on 18 August 2026 by Tanya
United Kingdom

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This play was so funny. Could not stop laughing. The timing of the characters, especially Frank, was wonderful. We all loved it. Highly recommend.

A Reviewed on 17 August 2026 by Annette
United States Of America

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Virtuosic writing and acting.

L Reviewed on 15 August 2026 by Lionel
United Kingdom

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Anyone reading a script by Alan Ayckbourn who had never seen a production of his uproariously funny plays could be forgiven for missing the jokes. The characters are not trying to be funny, as our funny friends who keep us entertained are funny. Ayckbourn’s creations are just trying to survive in the world, swirling in the farcical confusion he creates. It takes great comedic skill to find the laughs and that skill was on display in spades - Roger Allam brought the house down over and over again with his superb comic timing and impeccable delivery. See this play to witness a master at work.

D Reviewed on 13 August 2026 by David
United Kingdom

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Well acted, interesting staging and a great insight into couple relationships from different social classes.

M Reviewed on 02 August 2026 by Magali
United Kingdom

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G Reviewed on 26 June 2016 by Greg
United Kingdom

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Really well timed, which this play has to be. One or two moments when dialogue was missed as the actors should have waited for audience response to subside.

P Reviewed on 24 June 2016 by Paul
United Kingdom

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A Reviewed on 19 June 2016 by Andrei
United Kingdom

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Excellent play all acted. Terrific cast made a most enjoyable time.

M Reviewed on 19 June 2016 by Michael
United Kingdom

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Went to this with two friends who had only ever seen musicals at the theatre before and wanted to try a play. It was very funny and extremely well acted, i would imagine the timing was very tricky to get right but all the actors did so perfectly and the imaginative use of the props and set was excellent. The story was very amusing and, I would think, most people would be able to relate to it one way or another and i would highly recommend it to anyone.

A Reviewed on 19 June 2016 by Angela
United Kingdom

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J Reviewed on 17 June 2016 by Jean
United Kingdom

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Classic Aykbourne - well presented and played superbly.

N Reviewed on 17 June 2016 by Nicholas
United Kingdom

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A Reviewed on 16 June 2016 by Andrew
United Kingdom

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Pleasantly funny, good cast performed well.

M Reviewed on 14 June 2016 by Michael
Australia

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If you are an Alan Ackborn fan then this is a must for you. The timing in the play keeps the story line going & brilliant acting of all 6 actors

S Reviewed on 09 June 2016 by Sue
United Kingdom

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A knockout cast, wonderful script and direction, this is a great evening out.Technically hard to pull off, it works like a charm, the audience erupting in laughter every 45 seconds or so. Ayckbourn is a master in this genre, and I laughed as much as I did last night as I did at "Noises Off" years ago.

R Reviewed on 04 June 2016 by Richard
United Kingdom

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M Reviewed on 03 June 2016 by Marilyn
United Kingdom

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Great show, very funny and entertaining, I especially wanted to see it, as I played the character "William Featherstone" in amateur production 6 years ago with my amateur dramatics company I belong to. Thank you London Box office for up grading my tickets from the gallery to the upper circle.

S Reviewed on 03 June 2016 by Stephen
United Kingdom

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K Reviewed on 02 June 2016 by Karen
United Kingdom

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S Reviewed on 01 June 2016 by Spyros
United Kingdom

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Fantastic timing throughout. Nicolas Le Provost was hilarious.

J Reviewed on 30 May 2016 by John
United Kingdom

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S Reviewed on 29 May 2016 by Simon
United Kingdom

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J Reviewed on 28 May 2016 by Jonathan
United Kingdom

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Stage craft so clever timing perfect characterization so funny I would se it again

G Reviewed on 25 May 2016 by Gerry
United Kingdom

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Excellent script by Alan Ayckbourn matched with 6 professional actors. This play was so enjoyable that I persuaded 2 other friends to see it again based on the cheap price to coax them. They enjoyed it as well. Better still we were upgraded from the Gallery to the Royal Circle so had a much better view !!

C Reviewed on 19 May 2016 by Christopher
United Kingdom

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Poor acting and jokes that were simply not funny. Very poor show indeed. Was upgraded as the closed the gallery due to poor attendance. We should have got the hint and left straight away. What a shame.

D Reviewed on 14 May 2016 by David
United Kingdom

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Elegant/creative how two plots/scenes simultaneously occupied the same stage.

A Reviewed on 08 May 2016 by Anthony
South Africa

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Clever, funny, entertaining play with high quality acting.

J Reviewed on 07 May 2016 by John
United Kingdom

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J Reviewed on 02 May 2016 by Jean
United Kingdom

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A typical Alan Aykbourn production. Cleverly crafted which required split second timing from the actors to pull it off. Did not always hear what was being said due partly to the male actors' diction and audience noise but sufficiently to appreciate and enjoy what was going on. The ladies were very clearly audible.

M Reviewed on 30 April 2016 by Margaret
United Kingdom

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D Reviewed on 28 April 2016 by David
United Kingdom

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Go around the corner and spend your money on a good show....Comedy about a Bank Robbery - well worth a visit. This play was dated, over acted and so boring that I woke myself up snoring.

S Reviewed on 23 April 2016 by Sharron
United Kingdom

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Brilliant cast and acting. Clever plot and staging. Adult humour and keeps you entertained all the way through.

B Reviewed on 22 April 2016 by Bhavini
United Kingdom

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Great show - really funny!! Had a great evening!!!

T Reviewed on 20 April 2016 by Tracey
United Kingdom

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We booked this at the very last minute and even though we went for the Gallery seats we had an excellent view and thoroughly enjoyed the show. The cast were brilliant and the set wonderful and we laughed all the way through! A lovely afternoon was spent in lovely surroundings of this theatre.

G Reviewed on 20 April 2016 by Gregory
United Kingdom

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Well acted and very cleverly directed. Highly recommended.

C Reviewed on 17 April 2016 by Christine
United Kingdom

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S Reviewed on 16 April 2016 by Stuart
United Kingdom

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S Reviewed on 11 April 2016 by Steve
United Kingdom

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J Reviewed on 10 April 2016 by Jacqueline
United Kingdom

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we have never watched a play before, but really really enjoyed it. The acting ( only 6 people in it) was incredible, the amount of lines they each had to learn just blew me away.

J Reviewed on 09 April 2016 by Joyce
United Kingdom

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Birthday trip for 16 yo grandson...he loved it

P Reviewed on 07 April 2016 by Peter
United Kingdom

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Brilliant! A must see, funny, poignant and fast paced. Would definitely recommend.

J Reviewed on 05 April 2016 by Jane
United Kingdom

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W Reviewed on 28 March 2016 by Wayne
United Kingdom

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A Reviewed on 27 March 2016 by Anthony
United Kingdom

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A Reviewed on 27 March 2016 by Andrew
United Kingdom

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An enjoyable romp, reasonably funny. Good acting and clever staging. Probably rather edgy in its day.

D Reviewed on 27 March 2016 by Derek
United Kingdom

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C Reviewed on 26 March 2016 by Connor
United Kingdom