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★★★★ “Stealthy, absorbing" | Reviews for The Nest

By Anonymous (not verified) 3 Nov 2016

The Young Vic's co-production with the Lyric Theatre, Belfast is a fable about the moral and environmental cost of our materialistic nesting instincts.

Conor McPherson has written a powerful new version of Franz Xaver Kroetz's German classic.

Read the latest reviews below and find out what our audiences have been saying so far.

★★★★
“Stealthy, absorbing - Ian Rickson’s production throbs with tension and fear”
The Times | Read the full review

★★★★
“A quiet and immensely touching production - Kinlan is tremendous”
Financial Times | Read the full review

"A potent production with a brooding original score by PJ Harvey"
Evening Standard | Read the full review

"Nuanced performances from Caoilfhionn Dunne and Laurence Kinlan"
The Telegraph | Read the full review

"The Nest’s environmental message couldn't be more topical"
The Guardian | Read the full review

"Immaculately directed by Rickson”
Time Out | Read the full review

Babes in Arms performance

Here at the Young Vic we’re opening our doors to those with little ones on 25 November 11.30am. The actors will be aware that there may be additional noise from the auditorium and the house lights will remain up throughout. Find out more or book now.

The Nest runs at the Young Vic until 26 November. Check out more photos from the production. For tickets and more information head to youngvic.org.