4x**** star & 3.5x*** star reviews
“…a gripping production, with steady pacing and engaging performances.”
Andrew Houghton, Reviews Hub
“McLaughin and Heimann give captivating performances…”
Fiona Doyle, Artiscape
“Rising tensions grip the audience from start to finish…”
Simon Parsons Morning Star
“Undercurrents of longing simmer… a small gem directed by Peter Kavanagh”
Lloyd Evans, The Spectator
“Phillippa Heimann so perfect… totally embodies the character… pain bursting out when she can’t hold in the truth… McLaughlin is equally formidable… her silent reactions show true quality”
Keith Orton, Theatre News
Photo: Philippa Heimann and Lise-Ann McLaughin in Cyanide at 5.
“…nicely calibrated under Peter Kavanagh's direction, the intensity increases...”
Judy Herman, Jewish Renaissance
“Satisfyingly intriguing,… Philippa Heimann’s captivating presence…”
Andrew Houghton, Reviews Hub
“Lise-Anne McLaughlin’s intense personal struggle shows grace and warmth…”
Simon Parsons, Morning Star
“An intensely moving story… profound and personal…”
Simon Parsons, Morning Star
“…a gripping drama… terrifying…”
Judy Herman, Jewish Renaissance
Photo: Philippa Heimann and Lise-Ann McLaughin in Cyanide at 5.
“Kavanagh revives Pavel Kohout’s drama in a convincing two-hander… an intensely passionate and tragic story.”
Julia Rank, The Stage
“Peter Kavanagh’s production of this cerebral and discursive piece centres on convincing performances - nervy and hunched versus gracious steely and maternal.”
Julia Rank , The Stage
“Kavanagh’s production of this Czech thriller - a UK premiere- is a treat. Recommended.”
John Cutler
“Peter Kavanagh’s tense direction (aided by classy lighting) has touches of Hitchcock and Highsmith…”
Edward Lukes, Once A Week Theatre
“In this intriguing story… the psychological twists convey such strong sense of reality.”
Keith Orton, Theatre News
“….it works especially well in the Kings Head... ”
Judy Herman, Jewish Renaissance
“Kohout can be proud of this worthy British debut.”
Andrew Houghton, Reviews Hub
Photo: Kenneth Cranham during the production of Cyanide at 5.
Cast and Production Team
Zofia: Lise-Ann McLaughlin
Irene: Philippa Heimann
Voice of Yuri: Kenneth Cranham
Director & Co-Producer: Peter Kavanagh
Designer: Tara Kelly
Co-Producer: Maddy Chisholm-Scott