'God of Carnage' review – Freema Agyeman is the standout in this heated war of words
Read our two-star review of Yasmina Reza’s award-winning comedy God of Carnage, now in performances at the Lyric Hammersmith to 30 September.
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They say kids will be kids, but the adults are worse – much worse.
The other day in the park, 11 year old Ferdinand knocked 11 year old Bruno’s two front teeth out. Their parents meet up to have a civil conversation about the misdemeanours of their children in a suitably calm and rational way… what can go wrong? As night falls chaos ensues with explosive tantrums, name-calling and tears.
Lyric Associate Director Nicholai La Barrie directs Yasmina Reza’s Olivier and Tony Award-winning play, translated by Christopher Hampton.
With her sharp corrosive wit Reza rips the thin veneer of civility with heart-pounding honesty. God of Carnage is the unmissable darkly funny roller-coaster you won’t want to end.
Winner! Three 2009 Tony Awards, including Best Play Winner! 2009 Olivier Award for Best Comedy
Access Performances Captioned Performance – 15th September 7.30pm Chilled Environment – 20th September 2.30pm BSL Performance – 21st September 7.30pm Audio Described Performance – 26th September 7.30pm
90 minutes (1 hour 30) – No Interval.
September 1st, 2023
September 30th, 2023
14+
Read our two-star review of Yasmina Reza’s award-winning comedy God of Carnage, now in performances at the Lyric Hammersmith to 30 September.
The Lyric Hammersmith's revival of Yasmina Reza's multi-award-winning play, now newly translated by Christopher Hampton, will run from 1-30 September.