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Snapdragon Productions in association with Park Theatre presents

The Dead Wait

by Paul Herzberg

"The performances are so true to the moment that, step by step, we follow the journeys each man goes on." 
★ ★ ★ ★  The Telegraph

"This post-Apartheid drama is a smart and compelling piece of theatre."
★ ★ ★ ★ The Telegraph

"Yet another instance of smart programming at the Park, this offers further proof that the venue intends to go the distance." ★ ★ ★ ★ The Telegraph  

"Paul Herzberg’s powerful play – loosely inspired by his own experiences as a soldier in the South African army – is a kinetic mix of pain, anger and endurance." ★ ★ ★ ★ Time Out 

"Joe Harmston’s production unfolds with parable-like starkness." ★ ★ ★ ★ Time Out 

"Eloquent and uncompromising."  ★ ★ ★ ★ Time Out 

"[The Dead Wait] is grimly gripping, but Joe Harmston's beautifully staged production is also ultimately healing, as he orchestrates a set of fine actors into delivering truthful, authentic performances." ★ ★ ★ ★ Sunday Express

"Joe Harmston's production is vidid - augmented by Mike Robertson's subtly powerful lighting and Matthew Bugg's effective sound design." ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ WhatsPeenSeen 

"Insightful and ambitious, broad-minded but far from academic... The image of the wounded George slung over the struggling Josh's back is an image that promises to endure." ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ WhatsPeenSeen 

"Adelayo Adedayo's stage presence was electric. She is definitely someone to watch out for!" The British Blacklist 

"This is emotional, visceral theatre that deserves its fine revival from Snapdragon." The Stage 

"Intelligently directed by Joe Harmston, the four-strong cast hold the audience rapt in performances of scary intensity." The Stage 

"It's hard to know where to start when reviewing such a tremendously heart wrenching piece of theatre." West End Frame 

"Some mindblowingly brilliant performances... Paul Herzberg's play is a must see." West End Frame 

"The Dead Wait is an imaginative piece that challenges perceptions of the afterlife and the choices that lead us there." The Upcoming 

"[Paul Herzberg]'s performance as Papa Louw is outstanding – everything from his pitch-perfect Afrikaaner accent to his devil-may-care physicality compels... this play still shocks, and rightly so." The Arts Desk 

"This is a theatrical tour de force that will have you railing against injustice and unnecessary bloodshed. Do not miss." Theatreworld