August 29, 2019
The reviews are in for Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s current theatre incarnation of Fleabag, and they’re pretty much unanimously positive.
Phoebe Waller-Bridges Fleabag Theatre Show Gets Thumbs Up From Critics And Famous Fans Alike
Phoebe recently revived the one-woman show which would eventually lead to the TV phenomenon that was Fleabag, launching her career around the globe, with journalists and a few select celebs invited to a performance earlier this week. The critics have now had their say on the West End production, and it seems they’ve all been charmed by the writer and star’s comic creation all over again.
At worst, a few have suggested that the Fleabag theatre show might be a little predictable for those who’ve seen and loved the TV series it inspired (although this is true for people who’ve seen the film versions of plenty of West End shows), while others have pointed out a few subtle differences that make the theatre show stand up on its own.It’s showtime 👏 #FleabagWestEndpic.twitter.com/Xuq5hmpe5R— FLEABAG WEST END (@FleabagWestEnd) August 28, 2019Here’s a selection of what the reviews are saying...Independent 4/5“If anything, this original version is spikier and more uncompromising [than the TV series] – as sharp as cheap white wine. There are zinging one-liners that provoke delightedly outraged laughter... this Fleabag watches even more porn, masturbates even more spectacularly, drinks even [more] disastrously, tries to shag even more inappropriate people.”The Stage 5/5“This was a fitting beginning for a show that goes to some murky places and delights in probing the wet, fleshy terrain between sexual empowerment and abasement. All the elements are there that would make it succeed on screen, but the stage show is darker and bleaker than the television series it spawned. It’s less hopeful in many ways, but still very funny.”Evening Standard 4/5“I feared that after two TV series and the mania over PWB’s involvement in Killing Eve and the next Bond movie we might have hit Fleabag fatigue. But no. This is the distilled essence of the phenomenon. 
“At heart, this is storytelling in a beautifully pure form: just Waller-Bridge, her rolling eyes and expressive half-sneer, a chair, a couple of voice-overs and some distressing guinea pig sound effects.”The Guardian 5/5“Waller-Bridge says aloud the things that are normally kept hidden and has created a woman who is both caustic about men and avid for sex. But, although the show is often funny, I laughed less than I expected. Ultimately, it is less stand-up comedy than sit-down tragedy in that it is a study in female desperation.”The Times 4/5“Her timing is perfect and the punchlines are good but, still, it does feel just a little, er, old hat.
“You cannot help but notice that you are watching Fleabag Mark 1. Where’s Olivia Colman? Or that sexy priest? Or, indeed, why not mix in a little Villanelle from her latest show Killing Eve? How about some Bond?
″‘We’ve had a ball,’ she said in an interview before the New York run, ‘but it’s time to move on.’ But not without one more standing ovation, though.”What’s On Stage 5/5“Everything that would go on to become part of the television series is there, but in chrysalis form, before it expanded into a beautiful butterfly… it is Waller Bridge’s writing and performance that create Fleabag’s world. Words land with precise comic weight, but also with a relish for their sound, beat and emotion.”
“Each character and situation is exactly encapsulated and what you get on stage – which you didn’t on TV – is her vivid mimicry of the people she meets.”
 
It’s not just the critics who were won over, though, with a number of stars in attendance joining in the standing ovation at the end of Phoebe’s performance.
Among them were the “Hot Priest” himself, Andrew Scott, as well as upcoming Bond villain Rami Malek, who stars in the new instalment No Time To Die, which Phoebe is a co-writer on.
Also in attendance was Sandra Oh – the star of another of Phoebe’s TV creations, Killing Eve – as well as fellow British comedian London Hughes, who shared her thoughts on Twitter afterwards.Went to watch the babes Phoebe in Fleabag last night, it was exceptional!!! She’s honestly truly one of my favourite people! Ugh Nothing but respect for my president 😍❤️ pic.twitter.com/WUkkByFd1o— London Hughes (@TheLondonHughes) August 29, 2019Also, so god damn inspiring to watch Phoebe perform Fleabag at a huge west end theatre, knowing that it started off as a tiny one woman show in Edinburgh in 2013... 😩😍 ugh, chills mate— London Hughes (@TheLondonHughes) August 29, 2019Fleabag is being performed at the Wyndam’s Theatre in London until 14 September. It will also be shown at select cinemas on 12 September.READ MORE... Phoebe Waller-Bridge Addresses Criticism That Fleabag Is 'For Posh Girls' Phoebe Waller-Bridge Admits Regret Over How Her Family Was Impacted By Fleabag's Success Unholy Lust: Andrew Scott's 'Hot Priest' In Fleabag Has Boosted Religious Porn Searches
Related Stories
Latest News
Top news around the world
Academy Awards

‘Oppenheimer’ Reigns at Oscars With Seven Wins, Including Best Picture and Director

Get the latest news about the 2024 Oscars, including nominations, winners, predictions and red carpet fashion at 96th Academy Awards

Around the World

Celebrity News

> Latest News in Media

Watch It
Millie Bobby Brown & Jake Bongiovi Celebrate “Three Years of Bliss” Ahead of Wedding
March 24, 2024
C4Ehegcq1-A
Kate Middleton & Prince William "Enormously Touched" by Public Support
March 24, 2024
s8fig-RCjFc
Gisele Bündchen Denies Cheating on Ex-Husband Tom Brady
March 23, 2024
_SpRMagA8BM
Eminem, 50 Cent & Snoop Dogg Present Dr. Dre with a Star on the Walk of Fame
March 19, 2024
4bNLs1hxVp8
Opening Remarks for the Variety Summit October 20th, 2023 Jay Penske
March 18, 2024
c6Z707iLq8E
'Everybody Was S----ing Their Pants': Nick Thune Jokes About Being Born in the '70s and Fatherhood
March 16, 2024
mm7Baf6o2d8
Gunna Says Tour Will Up Creativity in Rap, Endorses Flo Milli | TMZ
March 22, 2024
QfMU24fw-Qo
Reporter Taylor Lorenz Says Palace Botched Kate Cancer News Rollout | TMZ Live
March 22, 2024
o43ZucdiyEo
Riley Strain's Body Found After Going Missing in Nashville 2 Weeks Ago | TMZ NOW
March 22, 2024
1m1zM-4_Cs8
Kyle Richards hasn’t spoken to co-star Dorit Kemsley, denies sending her a ‘manipulative’ text
March 24, 2024
LqLZzDP1hm4
Jordan Emanuel on her connection to 'RHOSLC' star Meredith Marks, advice from Amanda Batula
March 24, 2024
5NPAwlOov1Y
Kate Middleton’s uncle Gary apologizes after slamming ‘fickle’ Meghan Markle in scathing interview
March 24, 2024
JWG9kitALZk
TV Schedule
Late Night Show
Watch the latest shows of U.S. top comedians

Sports

Latest sport results, news, videos, interviews and comments
Latest Events
20
Mar
CHAMPIONS LEAGUE: Playoffs - Women
SK Brann W - Barcelona W
20
Mar
CHAMPIONS LEAGUE: Playoffs - Women
Hacken W - PSG W
19
Mar
CHAMPIONS LEAGUE: Playoffs - Women
SL Benfica W - Lyon W
19
Mar
CHAMPIONS LEAGUE: Playoffs - Women
Ajax W - Chelsea W
17
Mar
SPAIN: La Liga
Atletico Madrid - Barcelona
17
Mar
ENGLAND: FA Cup
Manchester United - Liverpool
17
Mar
ITALY: Serie A
Inter Milan - Napoli
17
Mar
ENGLAND: Premier League
Brighton - Manchester City
17
Mar
GERMANY: Bundesliga
Borussia Dortmund - Eintracht Frankfurt
17
Mar
ENGLAND: FA Cup
Chelsea - Leicester City
17
Mar
ITALY: Serie A
Roma - Sassuolo
17
Mar
ITALY: Serie A
Verona - AC Milan
17
Mar
ITALY: Serie A
Juventus - Genoa
16
Mar
GERMANY: Bundesliga
Darmstadt - Bayern Munich
16
Mar
ENGLAND: FA Cup
Manchester City - Newcastle United
16
Mar
ENGLAND: Premier League
Fulham - Tottenham Hotspur
16
Mar
SPAIN: La Liga
Osasuna - Real Madrid
13
Mar
CHAMPIONS LEAGUE: 1/8 Final
Atletico Madrid - Inter Milan
12
Mar
CHAMPIONS LEAGUE: 1/8 Final
Barcelona - Napoli
12
Mar
CHAMPIONS LEAGUE: 1/8 Final
Arsenal - Porto
11
Mar
ENGLAND: Premier League
Chelsea - Newcastle United
10
Mar
ENGLAND: Premier League
Liverpool - Manchester City
10
Mar
SPAIN: La Liga
Real Madrid - Celta Vigo
10
Mar
ENGLAND: Premier League
Aston Villa - Tottenham Hotspur
10
Mar
ITALY: Serie A
Juventus - Atalanta
10
Mar
ITALY: Serie A
Fiorentina - Roma
10
Mar
ITALY: Serie A
AC Milan - Empoli
Find us on Instagram
at @feedimo to stay up to date with the latest.
Featured Video You Might Like
zWJ3MxW_HWA L1eLanNeZKg i1XRgbyUtOo -g9Qziqbif8 0vmRhiLHE2U JFCZUoa6MYE UfN5PCF5EUo 2PV55f3-UAg W3y9zuI_F64 -7qCxIccihU pQ9gcOoH9R8 g5MRDEXRk4k
Copyright © 2020 Feedimo. All Rights Reserved.