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Jason Callender

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The Upstart Crow review at Gielgud Theatre

The stage version of Ben Elton's Shakespeare sitcom is elevated by a fantastic comedy cast.

Tim Bano, The Stage, 18th February 2020

Review: The Upstart Crow (Gielgud Theatre)

Ben Elton's comedy makes the jump from TV screens to the West End stage, starring David Mitchell.

Sarah Crompton, What's On Stage, 18th February 2020

The Upstart Crow review

The prime market for this stage version of the popular TV series will inevitably be those who are already diehard fans of the show and / or the multi-talented David Mitchell, making his belated West End debut. They will not be disappointed.

Philip Fisher, British Theatre Guide, 18th February 2020

Theatre review: The Upstart Crow, Gielgud Theatre, W1

Ben Elton has never been the coolest of comedians but he has always known how to craft a joke and The Upstart Crow is crammed with them. It is not just funny, it is futtocking funny.

Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 18th February 2020

Review: Upstart Crow in the West End

With the Only Fools musical and now Upstart Crow, are sitcoms slowly taking over London's West End?

Steve Bennett, Chortle, 18th February 2020

Upstart Crow, Gielgud Theatre review

The script is non-stop gags, Shakespeare in-jokes and some gloriously anachronistic lines.

Veronica Lee, The Arts Desk, 18th February 2020

Casting announced for Upstart Crow stage show

Gemma Whelan, Helen Monks, Rob Rouse, Steve Speirs and Mark Heap will join David Mitchell in the new stage version of Upstart Crow, which opens in the West End in February.

British Comedy Guide, 26th November 2019

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