REVIEWS
Best Musical Nominee 2018 & 2019
“…exceptional Fringe musical that could be a timeless masterpiece…staggering angelic tones that feel like they could shake the building… Never feels trite or manipulative…fantastic vocal work…charismatic performances…The performance is exemplary…
Graeme Strachan, British Theatre Guide
★★★★
“…Timeless masterpiece, staggering angelic tones that feel like they could shake the building…”
“ I am a Fringe Veteran – this is my 32nd – and I would definitely put Henry Box Brown in my top five Festival shows of all time…intense and thought provoking… Magnificent acting…unmissable tale…see it now before it costs 10 times as much to watch it in London’s West End – which is where I predict it will end up.”
Jennifer Kennedy, Diva Magazine
★★★★★
“…my top five Festival shows of all time! …watch it in London’s West End – which is where I predict it will end up.”
“... COMPELLING…REMARKABLE…great songs, a big cast, a COMMANDING … rooted in AUTHENTIC AFRICAN-AMERICAN HISTORY AND MUSIC…Not a glitzy reminder of Hamilton…”
Mike Wade, The Times
“…the story is compelling…the show is remarkable.…
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“Big show with IMMENSE HEART in a packed theater, A CRACK BROADWAY CAST. This cargo is ready for delivery to PACKED AUDIENCES here and across the UK AND BEYOND!”
Chris Grady, Musical Theatre Review
★★★★★
“Big show with immense heart in a packed theater, a crack Broadway cast. This cargo is ready for delivery to packed audiences here and across the UK and beyond!”
“...ASTOUNDING a capella ....STANDING OVATION, incredible songs... a PERFECT SHOWCASE...standout ensemble...CREATING NEW RHYTHMS...”.
Daniela Harrison, The Fest
“...As I’m writing this I struggle to find another musical that fits in this mold.... MASSIVE TAPESTRY of diversity... LES MISERABLES SET IN THE AMERICAN SOUTH...a strong benchmark for what may be successful in Edinburgh in the future....REFUSES TO BOW DOWN to traditional notions... SOMETHING RARE for modern theatre...FILLS A GAP in the American Musical Tapestry...”
Myles Hurley, Broadway Baby
★★★★
“…a strong benchmark for what may be successful in Edinburgh in the future….refuses to bow down to traditional notions of what the role of any individual is within the industry…”
“It has SCALE, VERVE AND AMBITION... it’s A STIRRING piece of work... full of grace and pride...PSYCHOLOGICAL COMPLEXITY, impressively stages the TRIUMPH OF HUMANITY OVER INHUMANITY.”
Daily Mail
“...moved to deliver THUNDEROUS APPLAUSE right in the middle of many numbers... beautiful... Go and see the incredible true story... WONDERFULLY WRITTEN AND PORTRAYED...MOVING TENDERNESS...a truly UNIQUE SOUND....impressive...”
Samuel Metzger, Fringe Review
★★★★
“...the audience moved to deliver thunderous applause right in the middle of many numbers...”
“...EMOTIVE GOSPEL and spiritual music....educational and still ROUSING...all a musical needs...”
Eddie Harrison, The List
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“Surprisingly Henry's incredible adventure hasn't made any of the history books, BUT THAT'S ALL ABOUT TO CHANGE!"
“sheer MUSICAL TRIUMPH... RIOTOUS STANDING OVATION, heavenly showcase... total RISK-TAKER... ONE-OF-A-KIND...not to be missed...period drama and afro-beats...reaping rewards for having VISION...comfort, even healing... PERSEVERANCE OVER PAIN THROUGH MUSICAL JOY...forgotten history and BRILLIANT FUTURE.”
Jane Link, Voice Magazine
★★★★
“…sheer musical triumph…heavenly showcase of vocal finesse that is well-deserving of that riotous standing ovation…”
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“...EMOTIONAL AND POWERFUL ...live drummer. This is a story that DESERVES TO BE HEARD...”.
Rhiannon Evans, West End Wilma
“...BREATHTAKING music...INCREDIBLY TALENTED performers...strong, HEARTFELT...vocals harmonies and power create DYNAMIC IMPACT....”
Mathew Keeley, Wee Review
★★★★
“Emotional ...highly resonant today... a compelling and crowd-pleasing ... the triumph of the human spirit – the discovery of decency and kindness in the most unexpected places... very rare thing...an African American hero!”
Cameron Ward, Deadline
“…they give you goosebumps…group of incredible singers… stunning individual voices… live African drumming which accompanied many of the numbers…beautiful music.”
Sarah McPartlan, Musical Theatre Musings
★★★★
“…beautifully touching…deeply soulful music...Henry Box Brown soars…conviction and heart…A+ voices.”
Ryan Leeds, Manhattan Digest
★★★★
Young Perspective
“...does not over-sentimentalise... glorious vocals MATCHES UP TO MUSICALS AT THE WEST END AND BROADWAY ... an emotional experience, with a lesson in history.”
Zoe Robertson, Young Perspective Magazine
★★★★
“…matches up to musicals at the West End and Broadway and does not fail to disappoint… an emotional experience, with a lesson in history.”
Rohini Nambiar, Student Magazine
★★★★