A new production of Eugene O'Neill's classic drama Long Day's Journey Into Night opened at the West End's Apollo Theatre last week. Known as one of the greatest American plays written in the 20th century, this version is directed by Anthony Page with designs by Lez Brotherston.

Set in 1912, the play is a riveting view of the life of James Tyrone (played by David Suchet), Mary Tyrone (played by Laurie Metcalf) and their sons, Jamie (Trevor White) and Edmund (Kyle Soller) during one fateful summer's day. Intense and passionate, the critics agree that this is an evening of classic drama at its highest quality.  

Here's a sampling of what the London press had to say about the latest revival of this well-loved play:

5 STARS Telegraph

5 STARS Time Out

5 STARS The Arts Desk

4 STARS Guardian

4 STARS Times

4 STARS Evening Standard

4 STARS Whatsonstage.com  

A masterly production of a masterpiece – The dramatic rewards are enormous. Charles Spencer, Telegraph

The play sends you out of the theatre uplifted - Glowing performances by David Suchet and Laurie Metcalf. Michael Billington, The Guardian

Laurie Metcalf is…a revelation. Michael Billington, The Guardian

A remarkable evening with moments of marvellous humour - Shockingly good. Libby Purves, The Times

This beautifully acted revival sends you into the night elated. Caroline McGinn, Time Out

A triumphant evening. Michael Coveney, whatsonstage.com

‘Gripping and humorous – See It’ Kate Bassett, Independent On Sunday 

‘Astonishing performances…You are left exhilarated and enriched’  Georgina Brown. Mail on Sunday

‘A mighty work – a straight-from-the-heart punch and a deal of comic irony’ Susannah Clapp, The Observer

‘David Suchet is a force to be reckoned with’ Georgina Brown, Mail on Sunday

‘One of the greatest stage performances you will see this year’ Christopher Hart, Sunday Times

‘A production that raises the game of the London’s West End’ Mark Shenton, Sunday Express