Pressestimmen

'Over the last four decades, McBurney and his collaborators have changed the face of theatre… they have created work that combines poetry and intelligence, illuminating the stage in a way that combines the inspiration of the best story-telling with the play of the imagination.' - Mark Kidel, The Arts Desk, 31.03.2023

‘a must-see… this play will keep you on the edge of your seat from start to finish.’ - Zuzanna Chmielewska, West End Evenings, 16.03.2023

‘The production’s blend of philosophical purpose and irreverent humor rings true to the book’s spirit, and makes for an entertaining and thought-provoking spectacle.’ - Houman Barekat, New York Times, 29.03.2023

„Aber es zieht doch tief hinein in die größten Konflikte unserer Zeit – das muss man mit Theater erst einmal schaffen. Standing Ovations brausen auf – und ausnahmsweise gibt es beim anschließenden DGB-Büffet auch nur vegetarische Speisen.“ - Dorothea Marcus, Nachtkritik.de, 04.05.2023

‘Crime story melds into environmental clarion call, fatalism sits alongside hope, and cosmic fatefulness against finding freedom, all of it masterfully interwoven and magnificent to the end.’ - Arifa Akbar, The Guardian, 29.03.2023

‘This is a beguiling, imaginative piece of theatre, as strange, dark and mischievous as the book. And it demonstrates how powerfully theatre can advocate through artistry.’ - Sarah Hemming, Financial Times, 29.03.2023

‘Fans of the novel won’t be disappointed. This is a loyal but innovative adaptation’ - Farah Najib, Evening Standard, 29.03.2023

‘What makes the Complicité adaptation of Drive Your Plow so impressive is it doesn’t distil or remove any of the novel’s expansive themes. Through jaw-dropping theatrical devices to the raw pulsating vividness of Tokarczuk’s original writing, the Silesian countryside comes to life as the setting for a gripping thriller, and a life-affirming existential howl.’ - Jonny Walfisz, Euronews, 29.03.2023

‘Drive Your Plow’s parable of hubris offers considerable food for thought as we continue to hurtle toward climate disaster: Janina is a Cassandra figure for the 21st century, a voice of reason doomed to be met with indifference, condescension or ridicule. The political message is deadly earnest. Thankfully, Complicité serves it up with a dose of fun.’ - Houman Barekat, New York Times, 29.03.2023