Christopher Hampton
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The Philanthropist review
The Philanthropist veers wildly between comedy, tragedy and tragi-comedy. The audience never knows where a pithy line, death, infidelity and betrayal will spring from next. It might be a comedy, but don't expect big laughs.
Frances Taylor, Radio Times, 21st April 2017The Philanthropist, theatre review
TV stars look ill at ease in this woeful dud. This pricey West End play feels like a misconceived venture.
Henry Hitchins, Evening Standard, 21st April 2017The Philanthropist review
I love the play, but I think the age of the actors matters far less than their depth of experience and understanding.
Michael Billington, The Guardian, 21st April 2017The Philanthropist review
Simon Bird and Lily Cole are a treat in this pungent tragi-comedy.
Dominic Cavendish, The Telegraph, 20th April 2017The Philanthropist review
While there's a measure of wit to Christopher Hampton's 1969 play The Philanthropist, Simon Callow's production conspires to hide it.
Natasha Tripney, The Stage, 20th April 2017