Travesties Tickets

Different layers and levels to enjoy. The immediate comedy,romp and physical fun but with the constant provocation of thinking about what should be questioned................ Art,Politics............its leaders The professional accomplishment and versatility of the actors was splendid.

Travesties was an outstandingly funny and quick-paced production. I left the theatre laughing. At the same time it was thought-provoking and intellectually stimulating.

My son and I attended Travesties last night with great expectations of an enjoyable evening. The play's content and humour was not to our taste. We found it tedious and pretentious and not at all amusing. If you are highly intellectual and enjoy this sort of thing, fair enough. But if you are looking for a good belly laugh - look elsewhere. I am in my late 60s and this is only the second time in my life that I have left a play before the end. Very disappointing.

Make sure you read the synopsis This is a faultless experience - superbly acted by the whole cast a fast and furious evening.

I saw Travesties when it was first staged many years ago. Tom Stoppard is such a clever author - a very funny,intelligent play. The acting was superb and Tom Hollander's performance quite brilliant. A wonderful 2.5 hours of theatre.

A witty literary and historic feast

amazing acting by all the actors, especially Tom Hollander whose expressions and mannerisms made the story.

Fast paced brilliant acting, but felt left out of the ' in crowd' Should have prepared....

Play was great but seats unsatisfactory. If booking seats with restricted vision be sure to ring the box office to discuss the level of restriction and leg room.

Liked the format of the show and the way it kept restarting and presenting a different point of view. It was very witty, very funny and approachable. Tom Hollander was excellent but all members of the cast were too.

This is a very clever play. Intellectually challenging and rapid dialogue means you don't always get the jokes, but they are thick and fast and very funny. Probably worth reading the play or even seeing it again. Very thought provoking. Definitely worth seeing.

I loved this show. Wasnt sure what to expect and dredged up some rusty history as it went along. I think some foreign visitors could have missed elements of the play and having a programme would be a real advantage, or pre knowledge of Dada, James Joyce etc. Despite the depth all the actors were brilliant, word perfect and multi-talented, being able to play musical instruments too. It was humourous in the asides and facial expressions to the audience. There is the conflict re the validity of art at a time of war and how it enriches life or is a luxury. Great opening scene and coudn't wait to get back for the second half after the interval. Pace was held all the way through. Bad luck those who will not get to see it. A triumph.

A brilliantly funny production of Stoppard at his most dense. If you've read Joyce, Lenin, know something about art and above all are familiar with 'The Importance of Being Earnest' you will love this densely allusive philosophical meditation on art/chance/ memory. Freddie Fox is gorgeous, Tom Hollander amazing.. Lenin's wife has an astonishing voice. As a very frequent theatre goer this is one of the best things I've ever seen; great theatrical effects, fast-paced, great set.

Challenging and rewarding

An exhilarating play which captivates the minds as well as creating helpless laughter and leaps of joy. Miss it at your peril i a grey world.

Travesties is very engaging; best not to lose focus for a second there is so much in the script as well as in the characterisation. It's an interesting and quirky treatment of period of time in 1917 when key personalities cam together in Zürich. Really great play for anyone who has been interested in or bemused by the work of James Joyce. There are insights into the Russian revolution with one or two poignant references to WW!. There is so much in it that I would go again to catch some gems which I'm sure I missed. Although it is not one of Stoppard's recent works, it appears fresh and original.

Tom Stoppard is a staggeringly good writer - his language, allusions, etc are fascinating - it was beautifully produced, a hilarious joy to see One of the best plays and stagings I have seen in ages