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Theatre

The rise of soapy, dead-safe drama: The Band Back Together reviewed

14 September 2024

9:00 AM

14 September 2024

9:00 AM

The Band Back Together

Arcola Theatre, until 28 September

Letter To Lyndon B Johnson or God: Whoever Reads this First

King’s Head Theatre

The Band Back Together is a newish play, written and directed by Barney Norris, which succeeds wildly on its own terms. It delivers a low-energy slice of feelgood nostalgia involving three musicians who reunite in their hometown of Salisbury. The action consists of talk and songs, more talk, more songs, some cider-drinking and a surprise ending to convince the audience that it was worth the wait.

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