★ ★ ★ ★ ★
“Rather like a box of chocolates, this production of J M Barrie’s Quality Street is stuffed with rattling good surprises making it one of the most enjoyable Northern Broadsides productions I have ever seen.”
“And I absolutely guarantee you will enjoy the way this bright gem of British theatre has been polished anew. Every chocolate in the tin is a real treat.”
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
“Quality Street is a must see performance… There’s lots of laughs through the show as and one liners which will have you laughing out loud.”
★ ★ ★ ★.5
“There is absolutely an appetite for witty, elegant and charming period comedies in our modern, sometimes colourless world. You only have to witness the success of Bridgerton to be sure of that. Northern Broadsides have brought their own flavour to this play and it is a delight on all levels.”
★ ★ ★ ★
“Sure it’s a comedy and there is much slapstick humour and stage business to enjoy but within those boundaries, it manages to speak volumes about the realities of everyday life. How it does so is fascinating and highly original.
…In short Quality Street is both a delightful escapist entertainment and a critical behind-the-scenes look at Regency England. Well worth a watch.”
★ ★ ★ ★
“Full of Northern wit and joyous gems, the play is easy-going, simple-watching entertaining evening out. … If you like Netflix hits Bridgerton and The Crown, this is the play for you. It’s full of delicious bite-sized pieces, with multiple flavours all wrapped up in a colourful and joyous production.”
★ ★ ★ ★
“Like the chocolates the play has some very sweet parts – Reader, I cried – and some chewy bits to get your teeth into… a very funny conceit… The ball is a hoot.“
“It was very entertaining, witty, funny and was a real feel-good production. Quality in name and quality in nature.”
“Its great to see this production brought to life, but re-imagined in a way which makes it both appealing for contemporary audiences, whilst retaining all of what makes it a great story. The audience thoroughly enjoyed it and is certainly one to catch whilst you can.”
“Written by the beloved writer of Peter Pan, Quality Street is a regency rom-com full of gossip and glamour that fans of Bridgerton will adore.”
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
“‘Quality Street’ written by JM Barrie – funny, captivating and vibrant. A great script superbly delivered by a strong, talented cast.”
“It is a very witty, quirky play with much laugher throughout.”
“It’s a lovely light-hearted but intricate play that warms your heart and definitely gives your chuckle-muscle plenty of exercise! Definitely a 5-star performance!”
★ ★ ★ ★
“Quality Street is pure escapist, light-hearted thrively. A delight for fans of regency style plays but missing the highly convoluted language. It is Jane Austen meets Tik Tok and not in a bad way”
“The play mixes a combination of storytelling styles making it engaging and lively, including puppetry and verbatim theatre. The plot is undeniably silly but if you strip away literal thoughts and just believe in the story it becomes a joy to watch.”
★ ★ ★ ★
“Quality Street is lovely entertainment, and it is a crying shame that it is rarely performed. It simply entertains in a gentle way, but also provides a few truly cracking moments of humour. A sweetly delightful piece of theatre.”
★ ★ ★ ★
“Northern Broadsides and the New Vic have brought us a sweet little treat in the form of Quality Street, mixing up J.M. Barrie’s classic, though little revived, play with just the merest hint of modernity.”
★ ★ ★ ★
“I found this production a romantic comedy which was easy and enjoyable to watch, it offered many laughs throughout. I love how they gave a modern twist to the Napoleonic era… with simple yet effective staging and the soundscapes were done incredibly well for this show. A great show and evening out, definitely one to watch.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
“Rather like a box of chocolates, this production of J M Barrie’s Quality Street is stuffed with rattling good surprises making it one of the most enjoyable Northern Broadsides productions I have ever seen.”
“And I absolutely guarantee you will enjoy the way this bright gem of British theatre has been polished anew. Every chocolate in the tin is a real treat.”
★ ★ ★ ★
“The music and choreography were a delight…wonderfully acted by a diverse and talented cast. A sparkling mix of colours, shapes, and flavours, with romance and fun throw in. A show to lift your spirits.”
“The play was witty funny and fast paced capturing the charm, romance and sweet tradition of the era it was set in with a real modern twist. I would highly recommend this play. It was a tale of joy and delight leaving it’s audience feeling light hearted and happy, a real feel good play and not too sickly sweet!”
“One of the most delightful and whacky pieces of theatre you could possibly imagine.”
