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November 15, 2026 — No Comments

The Pianist at Park Theatre review: why we left at the interval

Last updated: 15 November 2026. I saw The Pianist at Park Theatre on Friday 30 October 2026.

By Tristan · Arts, exhibitions and creative culture

This is an opinion piece. Views expressed are the author's own and do not constitute professional advice.

Cool Factor: 1/5

A friend of Jewish descent and I went to see The Pianist at Park Theatre in Finsbury Park. It is the world stage premiere of Wladyslaw Szpilman's memoir, adapted and directed by Thom Southerland, with Szpilman's own music set to new lyrics. The house was full. However, we left at the interval and did not go back, so everything I say about The Pianist at Park Theatre is about the first half only.

The score is for the half I saw, and for the fact that neither of us wanted to stay for the rest.

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Published by Tristan in Arts & Culture, London, Reviews, Theatre lover

Tags: Daniel Krikler, London theatre, new musicals, Park Theatre, The Pianist, theatre review, theatre review UK, Thom Southerland, Wladyslaw Szpilman

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