The Ballad of Maria Marten tour reviews round up...

The Ballad of Maria Marten is currently enjoying its UK tour and has been meet with appreciative and enthusiastic audiences up and down the country. There's been a huge buzz about this show both from its audience and the press, so we've done a handy round up of some of the reviews and also a few comments from our audiences on social media:

The Reviews Hub - ★★★★

'Powerful and thought-provoking... gives us the thrills of a whodunit with a powerful social commentary'

Read the full review: https://www.thereviewshub.com/the-ballad-of-maria-marten-wiltons-music-hall-london/

The Times - ★★★★

'Flintoff’s terrific script is enacted, wonderfully, by an all-female ensemble... an unabashedly purposeful and relevant piece of entertainment' 

Read the full review here: https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/the-ballad-of-maria-marten-review-a-lively-feminist-take-on-historical-true-crime-bmvkz2jx8

The Telegraph - ★★★★

'a glorious piece of folk theatre... a beautifully honed, all-female ensemble' 

Read the full review: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/theatre/what-to-see/ballad-maria-marten-review-lovingly-restoring-dignity-19th-century/

Pocket Size Theatre - ★★★★★

'If I could give this show 10 stars, I would. It’s a one in a million. So rare is theatre this extraordinarily imaginative, masterfully crafted, exquisitely performed and poignantly relevant... It was one of those special nights when we knew that we, as the audience, had shared something truly magical. Don’t miss it.'  

Read the full review here: http://www.pocketsizetheatre.com/2022/02/review-ballard-of-maria-marten-at.html

The Upcoming - ★★★★

'Dynamic and compelling... An overdue, unapologetically feminist take on Maria Marten’s tale, the play is a warm and powerful tribute to all women who were, and still are, wronged by an unequal system.  

Read the full review here: https://www.theupcoming.co.uk/2022/02/17/the-ballad-of-maria-marten-at-wiltons-music-hall-theatre-review/

The Indiependant - ★★★★

‘An exceptional show…… It gives a voice back to the voiceless, acknowledges the ambiguities of historical fact, and is often very, very funny. ….possibly the best thing I’ve seen in London this year, and to miss it on tour would be criminal.’

Read the full review: https://www.indiependent.co.uk/the-ballad-of-maria-marten-reclaims-a-heroines-story-for-herself-review/

Fairy Powered - ★★★★

'Completely absorbing – a lyrical and exuberant show that will haunt you.'  Fairy Powered Productions

Read the full review: http://fairypoweredproductions.com/the-ballad-of-maria-marten-review/

Southwark News - ★★★★

‘What makes this retelling by Beth Flintoff so vivid and fresh is the complete focus on Maria herself and the women who surround her. The richness of her relationships with her friends and stepmother, who defies the usual stereotypes to be an entirely positive source of love and support, give this tragic tale depth, life and even laughter. Women simply are the main event here.’

Read the full review: https://www.southwarknews.co.uk/news/the-ballad-of-maria-marten-2/

Sadie takes the stage - ★★★★

‘The Ballad Of Maria Marten is scarily up-to-date’  

Read the full review: https://sadietakesthestage.com/2022/02/17/the-ballad-of-maria-marten-at-wiltons-music-hall/

London Unattached

'Beth Flintoff’s captivating drama delves into an exploration of love, loss, trauma, and patriarchal power via Maria Marten’s story.'

Read the full review: https://www.london-unattached.com/ballad-of-maria-marten-review

Here's what our audiences thought... a few comments from social media:

'Utterly compelling performance @Eastern Angles tonight @Malvern Theatres, stunning, spellbinding - on tour - would see it again tomorrow' - Twitter comment

'Just back from yet another marvellous evening @WiltonMusicHall. Marvellous production perfectly suited to the venerable venue. Pop a scarf on, hail a hansom and get down there' - Twitter Comment 

'What a truly amazing production of the Ballard of Maria Martin at Malvern Festival last night. The actors, the beautifully harmonised singing and some very ingenious staging all came together to produce a very moving and memorable performance. Many congratulations to all involved. We enjoyed a fantastic night of live theatre.' - Facebook comment

'Bravo to all - brilliant show' - Facebook comment

The tour continues until 2 April 2022, and we'd love to see you at one of our tour shows. 

You can find out more about the show and also discover where else it tours on the dedicated Maria Marten website: https://www.mariamarten.com

(photo by Mike Kwasniak)