★★★★★WHATSONSTAGE

‘A brilliant start to a new era at the RSC’

‘Emily Burns directs a bold, cohesive version’

‘Utter, air-punching celebration’

‘It’s wonderfully calibrated, landing each moment with thoughtful precision.’

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★★★★★MIDLANDS WHAT'S ON

‘Sumptuous, sharp and riotously funny’

‘The Pacific Island setting works extremely well to tell the story, and the play is punctuated by gorgeous music to set the scene’

‘Love’s Labour’s Lost is a triumph, a fresh take on a less well-known play, and promises great things for the remainder of the season.’

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★★★★★EAST MIDLANDS THEATRE

‘A comedy that is sure to bring in large crowds’

‘This is a striking production that effortlessly updates Shakespeare’s comedy to the modern day. Moments of silliness and drama coalesce to create a piece that will leave you in fits of laughter, and yet speechless by the end’

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★★★★GUARDIAN

‘Tech bros get swiped left in pitch perfect japes’

‘Emily Burns’ modern-day romcom’

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★★★★TELEGRAPH

‘Oozing charm from a Bridgerton star’

‘Burns’ production is attentive to the language without being daunted by it – there are judicious edits and fresh, anachronistic ad-libs.’

‘Superbly cast, it has terrific tonal certainty’

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★★★★DAILY MAIL

‘A NEW era at the RSC, with the dynamic duo of Daniel Evans and Tamara Harvey at the helm’

‘Joanna Scotcher’s creamy set of twin stone staircases, palm trees and cloudless skies is a holiday brochure dream’

★★★★TIMES

‘Luke Thompson...is extremely light on his feet here; he makes every line sing’

‘The new reign of the joint artistic directors Daniel Evans and Tamara Harvey has got off to a debonair start’

‘Joanna Scotcher’s fetching luxury spa hotel set...Neil Austin’s lighting adds a bronzed glow to the palm tree surroundings.’

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★★★★THE STAGE

‘Luke Thompson is magnetic’

‘A laugh-a-minute delight’

‘Ioanna Kimbook is a gloriously sassy Rosaline...Nathan Foad’s camp, flouncing Costard brings apt huffy indignation to his letter-muddling scenes. An expressive Sarita Gabony makes much of the small part of Maria; while Jack Bardoe’s testosterone-fuelled, tennis-playing Don Armado and Iskandar Eaton’s impish Moth are an entertaining double act.’

‘Burns’ playful production goes a long way towards giving this comedy...a new shot of sun-soaked energy.’

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★★★★I NEWS

‘A notably bright and bouncy production’

‘Luke Thompson, a fine classical player...is the lead here and it is a joyous performance of considerable charisma.’

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★★★★FINANCIAL TIMES

‘Shakespeare updated with lashings of White Lotus’

‘Jack Bardoe as the goofy Spanish braggart Don Armado and Nathan Foad as the dim-witted but ever game Costard who run away with every scene they’re in together with notable Holfernes Tony Gardner’

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Em, Instagram

'This is one of the best productions I’ve ever seen... We loved it so much, we’re booking tickets to come again!'

Charlotte, Instagram

'One of the best things I've seen on stage'

Matt, X

'Brilliant take, expertly directed by Emily Burns and incredible set by Joanna Scotcher! Amazing performances by the entire company!'

Gregory, X

'A stunning start to the season'

Gretel, X

'A phenomenal performance by the entire cast.'

Gary and Jacey, X

'We laughed all night.'

Elly, Facebook

'Best piece of theatre I've seen in a long time!'

Joanna, Instagram

'Had me in stitches'