TOBY STEPHENS IN THE FOREST, HAMPSTEAD THEATRE

“Toby Stephens delivers a sublime performance, imbuing Pierre with the slick suaveness of a practised politician.”

–THE UNDERSTUDY

“…a perfect casting  choice of a man who is losing control of the story in his head. Stephens is able to flex his  range and is exceptional in the most emotionally demanding moments.”

–LONDON THEATRE REVIEWS

“Man 1, is superlatively performed by Toby Stephens. […] Stephens has a casual entitlement but also shades of Dostoevsky’s Raskolnikov in his secret desire to be caught, to confess and be punished.”

–THE GUARDIAN

“Stephens is compelling as a man losing his grip on reality and lost in the forest, especially in a poignant speech about mask wearing, yet with a sharper tone on occasion, it is still believable that he may have gone too far.”

–CULTURAL CAPITAL

“Toby Stephens gives a gripping portrayal of a man whose privilege saves him from total collapse and Zeller’s exploration of guilt and lies feels fresh and sharp.”

–THEATRE-NEWS.COM

“In short, a wonderful theatre (Hampstead in North London), a superb production (directed with aplomb by Jonathan Kent),  a scintillating cast and marvellous set design. What more could you ask for?”

–CLOSE-UP CULTURE

Production photos by THE OTHER RICHARD.

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Production photos of The Forest, Hampstead Theatre by The Other Richard (x)