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Alan Ayckbourn’s unsettling, haunting play about a woman with a fractured psyche returns to the stage.

4.2 34 reviews from 34 verified reviews

Starring: Sheridan Smith

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Starring:

Sheridan Smith

Woman in Mind is the story of Susan, a vicar's wife who is bored and unhappy with her life, and her mundane, miserable family: her disinterested husband, freeloader sister-in-law, and a son who refuses to speak to her. To cope, she invents a perfect imagined life where she is happy and successful, with a family that loves her: a caring husband, a devoted brother, and a daughter who shares everything with her. This surreal, disturbing play takes place entirely in Susan's garden, where we witness the shocking overlap of her real and imagined lives as their clash brings her closer and closer to a mental breakdown.

Premiering in 1985, Woman in Mind is the 32nd play by prolific British playwright and director, Alan Ayckbourn. This stunning exploration of a fractured psyche in the face of domestic pressure had its last revival in 2009. Now, it returns to London with a fresh new take that promises to capture the spirit of this haunting, unusual story about a woman who hallucinates the ideal family.

What happens when fantasy starts encroaching on real life in new and terrifying ways? Find out in this dark, eerie revival of a 40-year-old play that still resonates today.

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Woman in Mind Ticket Information

Booking until:

Saturday, 28 February 2026
Running time:

2hr 30min. Incl. 1 interval.
Age restrictions
Ages 12+
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Woman in Mind reviews

4.2 out of 5 34 reviews

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All reviews are from customers who have been invited to leave a review just after seeing Woman in Mind.

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Play was very well acted- felt the actual content was better in the first half and thought these themes would develop more fully in second half- instead I felt the play turned into an enjoyable tragi - comedy!

E Reviewed on 24 February 2026 by Elizabeth
United Kingdom

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A must see

I loved the show, wonderful acting, clever writing, thought provoking it was funny but also dark. I thoroughly enjoyed it. I expected Sheridan Smith to be excellent as I’d seen her as Shirley Valentine on her own at the same theatre but Romesh Ranganathan was also very good as were all the rest of the cast.

S Reviewed on 21 February 2026 by Sarah
United Kingdom

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A touch of the, “Alice in Wonderland”.

Super story, delightful acting from all, and especially Ms Smith.

E Reviewed on 20 February 2026 by Emma
United Kingdom

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not a must i am not sure the ocncept worked well. not AA best play

I found it difficult to figure out what actors actually said at some points in particular the women voices which were shrill at times and not articulated clearly. Not a sound thing nor language issue. I could hear just not follow.

Z Reviewed on 20 February 2026 by Zippi
United Kingdom

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Absolutely fantastic!

Wasn’t what’ve was expecting but throughly enjoyed it….huge admiration for Sheridan Smith!

S Reviewed on 19 February 2026 by Sarah
United Kingdom

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Great night iut

We’ve just watched Woman in Mind in the lovely Duke of York Theatre. It starred Sheridan Smith who gives a very powerful performance as Susan who’s decent into madness is both worrying and beautifully performed.

P Reviewed on 18 February 2026 by Paul
United Kingdom

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Incredible

So good. The writing, the performances and the production. Loved it.

M Reviewed on 16 February 2026 by Mike
United Kingdom

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Brilliant show

E Reviewed on 15 February 2026 by Elizabeth
United Kingdom

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Absolutely fantastic

What a great show from start to finish i highly recommended it

P Reviewed on 15 February 2026 by Paul
United Kingdom

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Wonderful Sheridan

Will travel anywhere to see the magnificent Sheridan Smith on stage. This show was a little long for me but I did enjoy the acting from all the cast

E Reviewed on 11 February 2026 by Elizabeth
United Kingdom

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Brilliant story and very entertaining

Unique story told through fantastic acting and a very clever set design. Loved it!

H Reviewed on 10 February 2026 by Hassy
United Kingdom

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Sheridanians

Love the cast. Sheridan smith one of my favourite actresses. An awesome show.

N Reviewed on 03 February 2026 by Natasha
United Kingdom

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Amazing acting

L Reviewed on 02 February 2026 by Lisa
United Kingdom

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THE SHOW WHICH SHOULD NOT HAVE BEEN REVIVED

Excellent acting let done by poor material. Recommended only for cold wet afternoons when you have nothing better to do.

S Reviewed on 29 January 2026 by Susan
United Kingdom

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Sheridan and romesh where fantastic as i expected

S Reviewed on 25 January 2026 by Steven
United Kingdom

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Poor play - not worth reviving

Unfortunately even the wonderful Sheridan Smith could not elevate this tired old play. Did not like it. Pedestrian

B Reviewed on 18 January 2026 by Bernie
United Kingdom

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Felt contrived

C Reviewed on 15 January 2026 by Colin
United Kingdom

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Different well worth a visit

D Reviewed on 14 January 2026 by David
United Kingdom

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Sheridan and Romesh excellent acting . The rest of the cast good. A bizarre story line!

A Reviewed on 13 January 2026 by Angela
United Kingdom

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Ok but a bit dated…

It was great to see Sheridan Smith who was excellent and so was Romesh - in fact all the acting was good but the play was a bit strange….the mental breakdown of Sheridan Smith’s character! It wasn’t awful but I certainly wouldn’t of paid top notch price for that play!

M Reviewed on 12 January 2026 by Martin
United Kingdom

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the woman in mind

the show was excellent

A Reviewed on 25 December 2025 by Anthony
United Kingdom

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Clever Re-staging of Alan Ayckbourn's 1985 Play

Entertaining, well-acted re-staging of Ayckbourn's 1985 play about a woman slipping into a parallel world mentally. We can see that her 'real family' are dull & unappreciative, her husband one of those men who is very wrapped up in himself, while her son has run off to join a strange cult. The play is cleverly staged especially when the 'real' & 'imagined' families interact. It displays the typical Ayckbournian mild mockery of the English middle-classes, but it isn't really a satire. By modern standards, the play is quite slow & there is too much padding to be ideal for current audiences, but it remains amusing and intriguing. Ayckbourn is certainly a master of theatrical dialogue. The acting is very competent; Sheridan Smith plays the main role with energy and conviction, while the supporting cast are better than competent, especially her imaginary husband who has good stage presence & clear diction.

S Reviewed on 23 December 2025 by Stephen
United Kingdom

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Survival of Beautiful Mind

it was brilliant show, divided mind and safety in imagination when lonely and misunderstood

R Reviewed on 20 December 2025 by Ranka Ana
United Kingdom

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Disappointing

Strange storyline & plot🤷‍♀️

M Reviewed on 10 December 2025 by Maggi
United Kingdom