Wyndham's Theatre

I wasn’t familiar with the story of All my sons and I’m glad I didn’t look up the text before. Getting to discover the story through this incredible production was such a gift. As an avid theatre goer, intense family dramas on stage can sometimes feel a little drawn out, tiring even. But this play and it’s production truly had me entranced from beginning to end. The production design was effective in its simplicity, there was just enough visual contrast to create depth. I marvelled at the beauty of seeing the actors sat on the tree at different levels, giving beautiful visual symmetry. As for the lighting, I could tell every single adjustment had a dramaturgical objective and it worked really well. I also particularly liked how the use of coloured lights played with our perception of the costumes colours and textures. The costumes were modern, clothes that would be considered casually fashionable for 2026. It gave me a visual sense of familiarity. I particularly enjoyed how the colours of every character’s outfits complemented each other, once again creating a visual balance. As for the acting, all I can say is that it was so good, I was completely emotionally invested in the story, in finding out everything that the play would allow me to know about these characters and their lives.

Incredible show with outstanding performances by all the leading performers. Tension builds with a dark twist. You need to remember to breathe for the last 20/25 minutes. Cranston is fantastic.

A great play and strong performances. Our seats had a good line of sight.