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Martin Freeman

Martin Freeman

  • 53 years old
  • English
  • Actor

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Review: Labour of Love, Noël Coward Theatre

With even just a basic knowledge of the Labour party and it's history, one and all are able to appreciate this informed comment on politics.

Saskia Coomber, A Younger Theatre, 19th October 2017

A witty look at the Labour Party's fluctuating fortunes

James Graham's new political comedy Labour Of Love, starring Martin Freeman and Tamsin Greig, chronicles -- through the complex relationship of a fictitious Blairite MP and his more traditionally left-wing agent -- the fluctuating fortunes of the Labour Party in the last quarter of a century.

Sophia Shluger, Londonist, 18th October 2017

Labour of Love review

After his newspaper drama Ink, playwright James "This House" Graham returns to politics for this exploration of the fortunes of the Labour Party.

Neil Norman, The Daily Express, 14th October 2017

Review: Labour of Love at the Noel Coward Theatre

'Oh, Jeremy Corbyn!' Alice Saville reviews James Graham's play about the Labour party.

Alice Saville, Exeunt Magazine, 13th October 2017

Review: Labour of Love, at Noel Coward Theatre

Comedy and compassion as Martin Freeman and Tamsin Greig excel in story of a long-serving Labour MP.

Catherine Usher, Camden New Journal, 13th October 2017

Labour of Love, Noel Coward Theatre, review

'Laboured at times, but enough here to secure your vote'

Greg Wetherall, Ham & High, 12th October 2017

Review: Labour of Love

"A political rom-com with almost as much drama as our current political leaders."

Matthew Hyde, Attitude Magazine, 11th October 2017

Labour of Love review

James Graham's new play, starring Martin Freeman as a Blairite MP and Tamsin Greig as his old-school constituency agent, cleverly illuminates party divisions.

Susannah Clapp, The Observer, 8th October 2017

Labour of Love, Noel Coward Theatre, London, review

It's rare that five minutes go past without a proper roar of laughter.

Holly Williams, The Independent, 6th October 2017

Labour of Love review - Noel Coward Theatre London

Overall, Labour of Love is a wonderful example of how a play about politics can not only be educational but also entertaining as well.

Terry Eastham, London Theatre 1, 6th October 2017

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