What Did London Critics Think of Donmar Warehouse's Sweat? | Playbill

The Verdict What Did London Critics Think of Donmar Warehouse's Sweat? Martha Plimpton stars in the U.K. premiere of Lynn Nottage's Pulitzer-winning drama.
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The U.K. premiere of Lynn Nottage’s Sweat opened December 19 at London’s Donmar Warehouse. Lynette Linton directs the new production of the Pulitzer Prize-winning drama, which explores the plight and erosion of America’s working class.

Tony nominee and Emmy winner Martha Plimpton plays Tracey, making her Donmar debut. Joining her are Leanne Best as Jessie, Patrick Gibson as Jason, Osy Ikhile as Chris, Wil Johnson as Brucie, Stuard McQuarrie as Stan, Clare Perkins as Cynthia, Sule Rimi as Evan, and Sebastian Viveros as Oscar.

Read reviews of the production below.

The Arts Desk (Matt Wolf)

The Evening Standard (Fiona Mountford)

The Guardian (Michael Billington)

The Stage (Natasha Tripney)

Time Out London (Andrzej Lukowski)

The production features sets and costumes by Frankie Bradshaw, lighting by Oliver Fenwick, and sound design and original music by George Dennis. Casting is by Amy Ball CDG.

Performances are scheduled to run through January 26, 2019.

Photos: Sweat at the Donmar Warehouse

 
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