"Packed full of physical comedy and double-entendres, Cal McCrystal’s production is brought to vibrant life by a strong cast, with Mel Giedroyc an engagingly anarchic presence" ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ The Guardian

"Cal McCrystal’s staging of Gilbert and Sullivan’s nautical operetta (a revival of his 2021 production) is packed with comic mischief, both physical and spoken" Opera Today

"Director Cal McCrystal’s best intention with this revival of his production of HMS Pinafore is to make people laugh. This he does" British Theatre Guide

"Cal McCrystal is a gag-a-minute man steeped in British comedy lore, with a penchant for physical comedy and wordplay." ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️  London Unattached

"It undoubtedly ticks all the boxes as a visually delightful festive confection. It’s a heart-warming production at the majestic Coliseum that will send you smiling into the cold winter’s night." ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ The Arts Hub