28 fEBRUARY – 14 maRCH 2026
meRCURY Theatre, coLCHESTER
LALALA
Thomas Briggs - Gabriel Agha
Bess Clarke - Fiona Branson
Priscilla Briggs / Leah Miller - Amy Sudden
John Edes / Cromwell - Gavin Fowler
John Stearne / Dr Croake / Charles I - Jack Goharty
Anne 'The Beldam' West - Gina Isaac
Margaret Moone - Mia Jerome
Liz Godwin / Movement Captain - Maria Louis
Rebecca West - Lucy Mangan
Matthew Hopkins - Sam Mitchell
Judith Moone - Chileya Mwampulo
Writer - A.K. Blakemore
Adapter - Ava Pickett
Director - Natasha Rickman
Set & Costume Designer - Sara Perks
Movement Designer - Scott Graham
Associate Designer - Sarah Mercadé
Lighting Designer - Lucía Sánchez Roldán
Composer - Nicola T. Chang
Sound Engineer - Elena Peña
Musical Director / Arranger - Anna Pool
An enthralling political pub brawl.
The Times
A scintillating, perfectly-timed play. James Graham's show is a hit.
Financial Times
This look at the corruption of modern political discourse is dynamic and intoxicating. James Graham's play is as searingly insightful as ever.
Evening Standard
Thrillingly staged.
Daily Mail
This exceptional work proves that theatre, at least, still has something worthwhile to say.
Sunday Express
★★★★
Zachary Quinto is a pitch-perfect Vidal in the West End transfer of Best of Enemies.
The Telegraph
★★★★
Stylish staging of a landmark TV clash.
The Guardian
★★★★
Tremendous performances from Zachary Quinto and David Harewood.
TimeOut
★★★★
A visceral, thrilling experience.
Whatsonstage
★★★★★
There's never a dull moment or a wasted word.
Attitude
★★★★★
Zachary Quinto delights.
Gay Times
