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About The Duke of York's
Named in honour of the future King George V, the Duke of York’s theatre opened in 1892 and has a long and illustrious history of classic revivals and new plays. Located in the heart of London’s West End, just north of Trafalgar Square, the Duke of York’s is characterised by its lavish interior of traditional theatrical gold, cream and red. The theatre has always programmed a large number of productions every year, meaning a fast turn-around between shows. It seats fewer than 700 people and is split over three levels.
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Audience Latest Reviews
the woman in mind the show was excellent
anthony, 25 Dec 2025
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.
Stephen, 23 Dec 2025
Survival of Beautiful Mind it was brilliant show, divided mind and safety in imagination when lonely and misunderstood
Ranka Ana, 20 Dec 2025
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