Press for this production

‘a thrilling mystery, some well written and delivered comedy and a rewarding final twist that will keep the audience on the edge of their seats as the action unfolds… this is a fun fable that has a lovely message about family and belonging. It isn’t a typical Christmas play but its message is one that should resonate with anyone who enjoys a story that keeps you guessing, has a little bit of mystery, plenty of wit and an awful lot of heart.’ Theatre and Tonic ★★★★

‘Adamson can absolutely write plot and character and, in combination with the Jack’s crack team of Kate Bannister (direction) and Karl Swinyard (set), the show comes across as a mix of The 39 Steps and Emma Rice’s Brief Encounter – it’s a winning triumvirate. The lighting and sound gives a clear and smart sense of time and place… I’ve said before that what this little pub theatre achieves is remarkable and here it’s primarily down to those 3 key elements – the writing, the direction and the set design… There’s also much credit to a hard working and engaging cast… I loved it. Indeed, it’s a lovely show – about finally coming together despite life’s turmoil’ ★★★★ London Pub Theatres

‘an absorbing and atmospheric play by Luke Adamson. A wonderful mashup of British film noir and classic short stories… All three actors are wonderful with excellent comic interplay and suspicious glances aplenty as they reveal their inner thoughts to the audience… Laurel Marks’s lighting adds a cinematic air to these scenes and the cast inherently understand the style of performance this material requires and lean into it with charm. The physical comedy and dexterity as they shift props around Karl Swinyard’s ingeniously adaptable set is delightful and Adamson’s writing balances the emotional reminiscing and downright silliness of the trio’s journey masterfully. It’s the type of play that makes you wish theatres had armchairs you could curl up in to relax and enjoy the story unfolding in front of you. A wonderful winter’s tale to warm your heart.’ ★★★★ Fairy Powered Productions

‘a delightful Jules Verne-esque caper… Luke Adamson’s script is a neatly constructed, gently comic thriller which blossoms into a visual romp of an adventure… The cast work incredibly hard to make it look effortless, and so engaging have the trio been, the conclusion is heartwarming such that it verges on combustible. This is a show that will make glow that flickering flame of hope in human nature and will have you smiling broadly as you leave the theatre.’ British Theatre Guide

‘This offering is a delightful Christmas romp… The cast is splendid, not only playing their parts with panache, but also grappling with a handful of other walk-on characters… The places constantly change, indicated by a handful of moving props deftly manoeuvred by the cast. This, together with the fast-paced action and witty dialogue, keeps up a great momentum to the plot. Kate Bannister and Karl Swinyard deserve applause for their direction and set design. This is the perfect light-hearted drama for the festive period and a fun night out.’ ★★★★ Plays To See

‘Directed by Kate Bannister with just the touch the text demands this year’s offering is not only funny but keeps you guessing… The Jack Christmas shows are always different and this one has been written by the artistic director of the Bridge House Theatre in Penge… and as a Christmas outing is as good a treat as you could get.’ ★★★★ ReviewsGate

‘Luke Adamson has created a wonderfully thought-out plot, crafted perfectly to keep intrigue high and the characters engaging… This mirrors Kate Bannister’s slick direction and Karl Swinyard’s versatile set design, allowing for fantastic fluidity as the actors swiftly transform into new characters and adapt the background with effortless transitions. Elliott, Oakfield and Pagett are wonderful within their roles – likeable and endearing, their characters still flawed to allow a realistic human portrayal, they allow the audience to fully invest into each of their narrative strands…This is a brilliantly interesting show, that keeps you completely hooked from beginning to end.’ ★★★★ RatedReviews

‘a cavalcade of excitement… with an ingenious set (Karl Swinyard) the impossible was made possible with hats, coats, scarves, suitcases and the hilarious moving door, under the clever direction of Kate Bannister who turned these problems into comedy gold. With comic asides and lightning-quick costume changes, never in the field of theatre have three people done so much for so many with so little… Montague’s Millions is real festive fun’ Southwark News

‘it has a heartwarming feel that makes it a worthy alternative to the many pantomimes out there. A thoughtful and wholesome winter warmer.’ ★★★★ LondonTheatre1

Nominated for a Standing Ovation Award – London Pub Theatres.

Nominated for Two Off West End Awards – Director (Kate Bannister), Ensemble (Adam Elliott, Tice Oakfield, Julia Pagett)