“The four actors have achieved a chemistry that enables subtle interchanges while rattling through the speeches like well-oiled machine guns. The piece is nothing without style, and Michael Cabot’s production has plenty of that. The set – by Frankie Bradshaw, who also designed the costumes – is masterly. Four splendid performers capture the mannered style very convincingly. The first honeymooning couple we meet is Jack Hardwick’s Elyot, relaxed in spats, and Olivia Beardsley’s Sibyl – kittenish and breathlessly gushing as she takes in the harbour view. A tremendous coincidence has the next suite occupied by his ex, Helen Keeley’s languorous, vampish Amanda with her new partner, Victor [Kieran Buckeridge, whose physicality, and physiognomy, seem perfect for the period]. The breakfast scene is exquisitely done, a perfect end to this bracing sprint through Private Lives, in a stylised, and stylish, interpretation. Another fine production of a great play from this enterprising touring company.”
Michael Gray – The Reviews Hub

“The script may be over 80 years old, having first delighted audiences in the 1930s, but this production fizzed with humour and life. A superb five-strong cast and a stylish but simple set worked wonders to whisk the audience away from the woes of the modern world. Helen Keeley put in an excellent turn as tempestuous femme fatale Amanda. Each of the characters are richly developed and wonderfully contrast each other. This fantastic revival of Coward’s battle of the sexes classic paid testament to his talent, and his well-deserved place as one of the nation’s greatest playwrights.”
Katie Clark – Bournemouth Daily Echo