This Bitter Earth

'Intimate and unflinching... a searing portrayal of a gay interracial couple caught in the crosshairs of race, romance and radical vulnerability... aching, exquisitely crafted intimacy... brave, bruising — and infinitely rewarding'

* Attitude *

'A moving two-hander about love, politics and privilege... quick wit and deep compassion... The writing is sharp, nuanced and highly playable... its many-stranded themes of race, class, sexual identity, art and activism are relevant and emotionally rousing... it has real resonance... funny, intellectually engaging and shot through with feeling... This life-embracing show may well move you to tears, but it also has the power to shift and heighten your thinking'

* The Times *

'A fresh and illuminating take on recent social and political history... powerfully raw'

* Evening Standard *

'A wild ride... white privilege and Black hurt, queer joy and rage, all shimmering around the simplest dialogue'

* Guardian *

'An emotional rollercoaster of a text... Rivers' play is important and unflinching in addressing issues of interracial relationships, class and queerness'

* The Stage *

'A thoughtful and emotionally charged piece of theatre... quiet but devastating'

* WhatsOnStage *

'A play full of profound moments and timely questions… an intense, analytical journey to the intersection of race and politics'

* Chicago Tribune *

'A refreshingly empathetic and nuanced take on a hard-hitting topic, which will speak to audience members of all backgrounds... a bold and timely play'

* Broadway World *

'Raw and gripping... the true genius of Rivers' writing shines through... a wonderful play'

* All That Dazzles *

'Wonderfully written... Played out in close-up frame and in wide feeling, poetic lines shine through in a brilliantly grounded script'

* West End Best Friend *

'Powerful and compelling... deeply human... a captivating love story'

* A Youngish Perspective *

'A love story, one that feels remarkably true to life, told with brutal honesty'

* British Theatre Gui