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Our review of Long Day's Journey Into Night

A world-class production of O'Neill's classic

Wendy FynnWendy Fynn, February 3rd, 2018
5/5

Engrossing, haunting, world-class

Beautifully staged, from casting to set design!

Our London-based reviewer, Wendy Fynn, saw this production on the West End at the Wyndham's Theatre - here's what she had to say about it:

"If you are seeing Long Day's Journey Into Night at a matinee, like I did, the play might feel a lot like its name - a long journey into night - due to its three-hour run time. But thanks to incredible acting from a sublimely picked cast of five, your attention is held through every high and low, every outburst and confession.

The only thing more haunting than watching this loving family unravel is the beautiful 'glass house' set designed by Rob Howell. Alongside Peter Mumford's clever lighting, the dated living room on stage and those who inhabit it are bathed in layers of light which start off brilliant blue but fade to grey and murky as the story progresses, and our characters' world plunges towards night. Like a black-framed greenhouse encasing the set within, every action is reflected onto the roof and walls of the structure, making it both claustrophobic and very revealing all at once.

This is an excellent production from an exceptional cast and creative team helmed by director Richard Eyes. I would be surprised to not see it encounter several prominent awards - or nominations at the very least - during its run!"