★★★★★ “It’s a masterpiece of writing actually, as the audience is swept up in the frenetic movement from scene to scene, many actually leaning forward in their seats to drink in these bite-size pieces of ordinary lives in extraordinary times….Philip Osment’s hugely compelling writing paired with Philip Wilson’s flawless direction makes this a defining portrayal of gay life, which is fast becoming gay history.” Theatre Weekly

★★★★★ “A heartwarming, poetic drama…a triumph. See it if you can.” The Spy in the Stalls

★★★★ “Philip Wilson's generous-hearted production gives full weight to all of the characters who are played by an excellent ensemble.” Sunday Express

★★★★ "Blended together like a Love Actually tapestry of interweaving narrative threads, this medley of queer stories presents a sweeping portrait of gay life in Thatcher’s Britain." QX Magazine

★★★★ "fun and illuminating...PHILIP OSMENT’s play is once again unbelievably and depressingly topical" Queerguru

★★★★ “myriad storylines of chaotic lives are compressed into a dizzyingly compact odyssey that conjures up a heady hit of London life.” Ham & High

"A well-deserved and much overdue revival... it speaks to us now as much as it did in 1988" British Theatre Guide

“The rich themes of lives and loves, family and community, make for captivating stories…the cast all impress by taking on multiple roles, swooping ages, nationalities and genders, often with wit. This Island’s Mine has both tragedy and comedy to recognize and inspire an audience; the play’s success boils down to superb storytelling, excellently delivered.” Once a Week Theatre

“after it finishes, for a few moments it follows you out on to a multicultural street in Islington, with a feeling of optimism and unity, thinking that, just maybe, things will get better.” Upper Circle