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Park Theatre presents the world premiere of
Stroke of Luck
"Darkly comic and genuinely touching." Charles Spencer, Daily Telegraph
"The excellent Tim Pigott-Smith... a rich performance." Charles Spencer, Daily Telegraph
"Tim Pigott-Smith invests the hero with the right blend of mischief and manipulation and suggests that even senior citizens are entitled to a measure of devilry." Michael Billington, The Guardian
"Tim Pigott-Smith reminds us just how magnetic a stage actor he can be in this witty and affecting first play from the 75-year-old American writer Larry Belling." Dominic Maxwell, The Times
"...a mordantly comical look at a dysfunctional clan: a Long Island King Lear with more kindness and less death..." Dominic Maxwell, The Times
"Pigott-Smith makes palpable this man's love, frustration and regret as he confronts his errant clan. It's wonderfully moving." Dominic Maxwell, The Times
"Funny and touching... a perceptive, full-bloodied depiction of the life of a stroke victim that stays firmly away from the mawkish - a combination of Belling’s mature writing and Pigott-Smith’s electric performance." The Stage
"A carefully plotted piece, and nicely judged in Kate Golledge's production." Michael Coveney, WhatsOnStage
"Stroke of Luck...has the unmistakable blush of a fine old wine and wisdom to match." Michael Coveney, WhatsOnStage
"Pigott-Smith, wheelchair-bound and baseball cap at a jaunty angle, gives a performance of great skill and good humour, liberated by his own mischievousness into a twilight zone of carefree reparation, with plenty of rude jokes and a running gag about Jimmy "Schnozzle" Durante. A pleasant surprise." Michael Coveney, WhatsOnStage
"Directed with pace by Kate Golledge, this play is hilarious entertainment for a dreary February evening and gives plenty of food for reflection." ​Islington Gazette
"The latest production from Park Theatre, the world premiere of Stroke of Luck, directed by Kate Colledge, strengthens the innovative reputation this new theatre already has. Larry Belling’s script is incredibly funny and Pigott-Smith is wonderful as Lester." The London Magazine
"Stroke of Luck is a fine and fun play... Amongst the greed and bitter resentment there is a sentimental message of forgiveness and looking for the good in people." A Younger Theatre
"Well crafted performances... an intelligent production." SoSoGay
"The cast is first rate." The Arts Desk
"A delightful comedy. Tim Pigott-Smith, in wheelchair and baseball cap, gives a five-star performance as clever old Lester." British Theatre Guide
"Excellent cast... engaging, entertaining and funny." British Theatre Guide
"Stroke of Luck is a timely and very funny new play that feels light, but provides breadth on the subject of families and death." Monkey Matters Theatre
"A solid cast blooms under Kate Golledge's affectionate direction." Monkey Matters Theatre