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The Promise is now playing in the Minerva Theatre until Saturday 17 August; read what critics are loving about it and see the 'brilliant cast' (The Latest) in action in the production photos. Paul Unwin's new drama delves into the political fight in 1945 to create something truly hopeful.
A towering production, so very timely and relevant, never releasing you from its grasp at any point. Quite honestly, it left me breathless.
Theatre SouthEast
Sharply focused... humorously captures the internal politics of this cabinet
The Stage
Simultaneously putting its finger on both our past and our present. This is relevant, intelligent theatre – informative and gripping
Chichester Observer
Riveting... Essential theatre-going
Fringe Review
Clare Burt plays Ellen Wilkinson. Often forgotten, she was the only woman in prime minister Clement Attlee's cabinet and central to the struggle to found a welfare state.
Fascinating... a brilliant cast of accomplished performers bringing the characters vibrantly to life
The Latest
Extremely interesting and engaging, letting us into a little of the life of a most amazing woman
British Theatre Guide
Hits you slam in the face right from the opening speech
Theatre SouthEast
The Promise must end 17 August. Visit the show page to see the full set of production photos and book your tickets.
