Reviews
Scroll to read reviews of my latest work from a variety of independent reviewers.
London Pub Theatres Magazine
Nonsense and Sensibility Review 17.05.26
'an energetic, genuinely affectionate parody of Austen'
'a confident and inventive piece of comic theatre that works whether or not you know "Sense & Sensibility".'
'a lively, well-balanced show that understands both the mechanics of farce and the value of restraint, and cleverly keeps its chaos under control - just about.'
Pink Prince Theatre
Nonsense and Sensibility Review 22.05.26
'Sophie Pell’s writing is delightfully comical and fast-paced. Every single scene is short and snappy, completely stripped of fluff, ensuring the narrative momentum never falters.'
'I am positive there is a bright future ahead for this show. I will certainly be keeping a keen eye out for future work from Sophie Pell.'
'oh, what wonderful chaos it is. I absolutely loved the sheer anarchy of the piece.'
Everything Theatre
Nonsense and Sensibility Review 18.05.26
'an unusual and entertaining new take on a classic novel with strong performances, and its minimalist approach creates engrossing theatre.'
'I became absorbed in the plot of Jane Austen’s writing, lost in the play within a play, and able to suspend my disbelief as I focussed on the story of the novel, engrossed in Austen’s romance tale. It is a testament to the magic of theatre that I was able to so fully engage with the essence of the story being presented in dramatic form. '
A Shiny Life for Me
Nonsense and Sensibility Review 21.05.26
'The perfect fringe show for any Austen fan keen on a sharp comedy with an extra dose of romance.'
'it’s a brilliantly funny speed-run of Sense & Sensibility, overlaid with a little love story of its own.'
'Writer Sophie Pell has really managed to boil the novel down to its most important scenes, leaving out much of the nuance in favour of a beautifully constructed love story within a love story.'
