Holes Reviews Round-Up
“Like the novel, Penford’s production gets the balance between gritty realism and wild fantasy just right” ★★★★
“It’s a show that grows in pace, wit and emotional resonance the longer it goes on; you’ll leave smiling” ★★★★
“A fast-paced and inventive family show that works on every level” ★★★★
“This delightfully magical stage adaptation… entertains the whole family in spades” ★★★★½
“Adam Penford here significantly raises the bar with this unendingly inventive and entertaining adaptation” ★★★★½
“storytelling at its absolute best”, “An absolute must see” ★★★★★
“A feel-good play that actually does make you feel good”
“beautifully crafted piece of theatre”
“After a laidback first half, Holes really comes to life in a thrilling adventure which eventually does appeal to all ages”
“Digging down: this family-friendly adaptation of Louis Sachar’s novel isn’t afraid of asking big questions”
“Penford’s direction pulls out all the stops”
Theatre World Internet Magazine
“what I liked most about this production is its preservation of the text as a drama”
