What audiences say about Sheep Love To Die

Here are some selections from audience reviews and comments about the play performed by a professional cast at The Printers Playhouse, Eastbourne on 26th/27th and 28th January 2024

Huge thanks to the fantastic cast of 'Sheep Love To Die' which played out at Printers Playhouse on 26th/27th and 28th January 2024, brilliantly directed by John Berry, and ably assisted by Viv Berry as Producer, Rachel Gordon (stage manager) Lucy Dean (designer) Jacqui Stewart (costumes) Nathan Gardner (sound design) Sarah Dean (designer) and Oli Piotrowski (lighting design and technical manager)

The Cast - to whom huge thanks.

Constance : Heather Alexander

Evelyn : Lisa Harmer

Daz: Nathan Gardner

Steve : Jordan Southwell

Janey: Cydney Edwards

Kavanagh : John Cormack

Here is what some of the audience said about the show:

What a brilliantly constructed piece! So glad to go in not knowing much about it and come away with having my socks blown off and my spine still tingling from the ending. - Nick

What a fantastic play! Intriguing, powerful, incredibly crafted and beautifully acted - an absolute triumph. 5* - Elsa

Masterfully sets up all the questions and intrigue in the first half and all is beautifully paid off in the second. A must see! 5* - Nick

Absolutely stonking piece of new writing by Phil Tong directed by John Berry with Heather Alexander & Lisa Harmer , Nathan Gardner and Jordan Southwell, amongst others. All brilliant. A fantastic fusion of excellent writing, imaginative direction and highly effective set, lighting and sound design. Deserves to go on further. Massively impressed - Dominique

A powerful piece well performed by a strong cast with an equally powerful set, thought provoking overall. - Caroline 5*

Outstanding performances and an immersive storyline and set. - Oliver 5*

Enjoyable and unsettling play. Quite complex and engaging. Brilliant acting, interesting stage design and I loved the idea of changing where we sat for the second part. Brilliantly written, well done Phil. And the Printers Playhouse is a fabulous location, very comfortable and with pleasant staff. Popping in again tomorrow! - Anthony 5*

A beautifully intricate piece of writing, infused with driving pace through energetic direction and elegant design. Excellent ensemble - Lisa Harmer  and Heather Alexander particularly shine as the sisters. Its economy is  delicious. Others would have padded it out. But it is exactly as long as it needs to be and keeps you in its grasp until the very last second. Haunting and human. Loved it.  - Stephen 5*

Absolutely brilliant ?.  Great story.  Amazing acting.  And really kept you guessing until the end.  Enjoyed it so much.  Tx.  Mike 5*

I feel privileged to have seen “Sheep love to die” at Printers Playhouse. The plot was intriguing. The acting first class and the intimate venue made it so personal.  Just brilliant!  Al 5*

A gripping tale told from multiple perspectives with uncompromising candor, unexpected plot twists, cleverly crafted timelines and a chilling finale. Truly absorbing, thoroughly enjoyed from beginning to end. Helen 5*

A show that kept me guessing. A well written and constructed piece of theatre with a complex plot The play was performed by a strong cast that showed real relationship bonds that made it believable and engaging. More of the same please.  Chris 5*

Intensely disturbing.  The dialogue, set and sound effects combined to give a sense of dislocation, especially in such an intimate setting. Although the characters had all done bad things, you felt enough connection with them to care, and hope they all got out of their individual purgatories. Pam 5*

This was an extraordinary play, perfectly placed at the Printers Playhouse. Such carefully crafted script and perfectly performed. Very much a play for today, exploring all the interwoven troubles of our time and how we are all connected.  Chrissie 5*

"Sheep Love to Die’ captivated me with its exceptional writing, weaving a compelling narrative that kept me on the edge of my seat. The storyline was thrilling, filled with unexpected twists that added depth to the overall experience. The acting was truly impressive, delivering natural performances that brought the characters to life with authenticity and emotion. A theatrical masterpiece that seamlessly blends superb writing and stellar performances! Claire 5*