Small Island - Nottingham Playhouse - Rapid Review ★★★★★

Taking place between the sunny shores of Jamaica and the smog-filled desolation of post-war London, this marathon of a play, based on the novel by Andrea Levy, succeeds mostly thanks to some excellent character work and an incredibly likeable main cast. “Small Island” tells the story of three protagonists, and we are introduced to them one at a time, the first act split into three main sections where the protagonists narrate their own stories, before their lives cross and intertwine, bringing them all together for the second act.

The second act moves from globe-trotting epic to something more akin to a kitchen-sink drama. The slower paced second act works thanks to the immense character work that has been done initially. These are characters we care about and relate to. We are so invested in their stories that it is actually a pleasant surprise when the story slows down and allows us to enjoy their company at a more reserved pace. Matthew Xia’s direction finds a nice balance between trauma and comedy, and although the play is well over three hours long, it is absorbing and relentlessly compelling.
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