Time Out Critics Choice

The Times First Choice for Theatre

'Soldiers is well worth reviving, especially in this fluid and beautifully acted production by John Terry. It is dominated by Trevor Cooper's Churchill, magisterial but buoyant. I hadn't expected to laugh at this play, but I did.' - Rhoda Koening, The Evening Standard.

'In London's highly politicised theatrical climate, John Terry's mature, thought-provoking production provides yet another fascinating angle on war's fudged morality. The jury is still out on certain of the script's claims – such as Churchill's involvement with the death of the Polish Prime Minister in-exile General Sikorski – but this intelligent and ambitious play ignites fierce debate over the ethics of the British bombing of civilians in Hamburg.

Terry's skilful handling of the tiny Finborough space allows the political action to go convincingly from the Scapa Flow to Downing Street to Chequers. Carefully calculated use of music by Beethoven and Schubert adds to the emotional depth… this is hot for the right reasons.' - Rachel Halliburton, Time Out.

John Terry's clear, committed production gives the play the fair hearing it deserves. It emphatically scotches the notion that the play is a vicious libel on a deceased national hero… the production persuades you that, instead of being woodenly didactic, Soldiers thrives on tension.' - Paul Taylor, The Independent.

'This is good theatre precisely because it offers genuine dialectical debate… its climactic debate remains as potent as ever.' – Michael Billington, The Guardian.

'Churchill is on the stage, but the results are far from blind adulation in Rolf Hochhuth's probing war drama, skilfully directed by John Terry.' - The Times.

'A timely accomplished revival…amazingly atmospheric' - Timothy Ramsden, Reviewsgate.

'A powerful performance…John Terry has concocted some chilling moments, not to mention some atmospheric lighting and sound. This revival is well worth catching.' - Michael Caines, The Church Times

'This thoughtfully directed play, with its obvious relevance to the Iraq Shock and Awe campaign, makes for a gripping, stimulating evening.' - Colin Shearman, The Stage.

'Fine performances from a strong cast.' - Julia Hickman, Theatreworld.

'As thought-provoking now as it was controversial then…a real joy to watch.' - Tom Ogg, Culture Wars Internet Magazine.