We’re officially into our last week of Rachael Claye’s beautiful debut play The Lighthouse and we’ve had such an overwhelmingly fantastic response to the show that we wanted to share our highlights!
We’ve received six four-star reviews in total – here are some of our favourite quotes:
“Unexpected gem of a fairy tale two-hander, acted with conviction on an imaginatively constructed lighthouse set.” –The Stage
“A towering piece of intelligent imagination and soul-bearing tenderness, The Lighthouse is a beacon of new writing and top-notch production.” –Grumpy Gay Critic
“An unexpected treat lovingly crafted with ambition, brilliance and charm.” –Views from the Gods
“Passion and belief … an extraordinary production.” –Female Arts
“Beautiful set, wonderful writing, magical performances and a truly captivating story.” – Everything Theatre
“An impressive show … keeps the audience hooked right from the start.” –LondonTheatre1
And of course, we always love hearing from our audiences! Here’s some of our favourite tweets about the show – you can join in the conversation by following #TheLighthouse hashtag on Twitter and Facebook.
Can’t recommend #TheLighthouse enough! Beautiful words ambitiously staged & wonderfully performed @SpaceArtsCentre – @MikeWritesABit
Congratulations @SpaceArtsCentre on #TheLighthouse! A totally captivating story and magical production. Truly remarkable debut for @NEBRC! – @OldSoleTheatre
Enchanting, heart-wearing, can’t fail to brighten up your January! #TheLighthouse @SpaceArtsCentre last night, go see it! #supporttheatre – @kinkyfish_drama
@SpaceArtsCentre Just saw the most beautiful play at The Space. GO AND WATCH THE LIGHTHOUSE!!! #thelighthouse – @StaceyHasLanded
@SpaceArtsCentre is such a hidden gem of a venue. #TheLighthouse last night looked so beautiful. I cried. – @ElinorMaeFortune
Original and brilliant play #TheLighthouse on at the space theatre on the Isle of dogs. Thoroughly recommended. – @MirandaEeles
#TheLighthouse is like an unexpected Xmas present you found down the back of a sofa in January. Gorgeous in-house show @SpaceArtsCentre. – @Shona_Catherine
The show must close this Sunday – so you’ve only got a handful of chances left to meet Rose and Nikolas at the edge of the frozen world!
To celebrate our critical acclaim, we’re running a special offer – quote FOUR on booking and get an adult ticket for concession price (£14 reduced to £10!) There are only a handful for each show and the discount only works on advance booking, so get in there quickly before they’re all gone …
Congratulations to the cast and crew of The Lighthouse for creating a shining beacon of a show for our 22nd in-house production!
Book for The Lighthouse here.