A company of actors of all ages stand in a line, holding hands. They look forward defiantly. A living-dining space is in front of them with a table and chairs and an armchair on the left hand side. A green wash is across the whole stage.

'Filled with humour, spirit and humanity': Atlantis reviews and production images

News 15 Jun 2026

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Atlantis  has opened at Theatr Clwyd, our co-producer on this 'heartbreakingly relevant' (★★★★, The Reviews Hub) play by Emily White. This world premiere explores the human side of climate change on four generations of a family, delving into their relationships, their home and their sacrifices.

Hear more from Emily White and director Guy Jones in this Q&A to learn more about this 'compelling piece of theatre' (★★★★, WhatsOnStage). Read on to hear the reviews and see the production images. 

A woman stands looking off the side, her hair in a plait and the sleeves of her jumper rolled up. She has a worried expression on her face. A man is looking at her, also with a worried expression on his face.
Vivien Parry & Richard Elfyn in Atlantis at Chichester Festival Theatre & Theatr Clwyd Image: Marc Brenner
4 Stars

It’s a particular pleasure to see an older couple’s enduringly mischievous romance crackle on stage, with achingly believable performances from Richard Elfyn and Vivien Parry

The Times

A woman stands in a spotlight. She is dressed smartly in a shirt and trousers. Her hands are gesturing as she speaks.
Eirlys Lovell-Jones (Rhiannon) in Atlantis at Chichester Festival Theatre & Theatr Clwyd Image: Marc Brenner
4 Stars

Ambitious and deeply moving

WhatsOnStage

A woman, in a trench coat, stands with her arms crossed. Her hair is in a bun and has a serious look on her face. She has a camera hanging over her shoulder.
Sara Otung in Atlantis at Chichester Festival Theatre & Theatr Clwyd Image: Marc Brenner
A woman dressed smartly in a black dress, tights and black boots sits in a red armchair with one leg crossed over the other. She holds a wine glass loosely over the arm of the chair. She is speaking, a frustrated look on her face. A lamp sits behind her. A blue wash covers the back of the stage.
Catrin Aaron (as Claire) in Atlantis at Chichester Festival Theatre & Theatr Clwyd Image: Marc Brenner
4 Stars

Emily White's writing is exceptional

The Reviews Hub

A man in a blue camoflague coat and navy tracksuit with a backwards cap sits at a dining room table. He rests his chin slightly on his hand, his leg crossed over the other. He is smiling.
Alfie Llewellyn (as Philip) in Atlantis at Chichester Atlantis at Chichester Festival Theatre & Theatr Clwyd Image: Marc Brenner

Beautifully written characters that are brought to life by a truly exceptional group of actors

Cheshire Live

One man and two women dance erratically. Heads thrown back, arms out to the side, two of them jumping off the floor. They are in a cosy home, with wood flooring, a radiator, table and chairs, an armchair, a rug, a washing machine and lamps. A bright white background illuminates them softly.
A scene from Atlantis at Chichester Festival Theatre & Theatr Clwyd Image: Marc Brenner

Atlantis comes to the Minerva Theatre on Saturday 18 July for a strictly limited run, with tickets starting from just £10. Head to the show page to book your tickets.

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