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Seventy years on Lord of the Flies feels as urgent as ever. Anthony Lau brings William Golding's story in to life in this new production and this is what the critics have been saying. 

A group of boys dressed in school uniforms sit among several flight cases. They are all laughing and mucking around.
4 Stars

Brought to thrilling life by an extraordinary cast of young men....an uncompromising and fearless examination of a story that continues to be timely, disturbing and brilliantly insightful.

WhatsOnStage

A group of boys in white vests and shorts are writhing around the stage which is being showered with blood. There are sweets and packets of crisps scattered across the floor.
4 Stars

This chilling staging proves that Lord of the Flies still has the power to shock in Anthony Lau’s striking production.

The Telegraph

A sharp, slick and colossal set of performances.

Sussex World

A boy in a white vest and shorts and big, round glasses sits on the edge of the stage. He has a sad expression with his bottom lip protruding. Behind him, several other boys are lying around and others are climbing on flight cases surrounded by haze.
4 Stars

As fresh, exciting, and scary as ever when rooted in our current time. Blending thrilling movement, lighting, and sound choices with the actions of the cast, Anthony Lau and the performers have you transfixed through the highs and lows. An exhilarating, wildly exciting take on the classic book.

Theatre & Tonic

Two boys stand pointing at one another. To the left, a large group of boys are gathered, crouching down with sweets and packets of crisps scattered around them. Blood is raining down over the stage.
4 Stars

An extraordinarily talented cast.

The Latest

4 Stars

A fantastic staging of an iconic story. It certainly delivered.

Flower Theatre

A group of boys in white vests and shorts are writhing around the stage. A large pig piñata is torn and there are sweets and packets of crisps spilling out, scattered across the floor.
4 Stars

A visual and emotional feast, fresh and bold.

i.g.cal.reviews 

A superbly directed production, one which you will probably never forget.

British Theatre Guide

Lord of the Flies runs in the Festival Theatre until Saturday 11 October, with tickets from £10.