Ripper

10/10 performance from the whole cast, vocally beautiful!! Would recommend to catch it before the end of the run.

Absolutely incredible!! Amazingly talented cast partnered with show stopping numbers and a compelling, immersive storyline! This production was not afraid to stay true to the true nature of its horrifying source material, my heart was pounding from beginning to end. Massive well done to everyone involved!

I’m confused by the other reviews (except Jasper). This was, unfortunately, awful. The performers are strong singers but dreadful actors: they are overindulgent with dramatic pauses leading to the pacing being horribly slow, and as Jasper mentioned the dialogue is laughably bad. Also, my opinion is that musicals shouldn’t have long, winding monologues: if a character has that much to say, give them a song. The score is also, sadly, very bad. I’ll also add that the house staff should not admit any latecomers: the show is in a very intimate black box, so anyone entering late is basically entering at the front of the stage and then trying to climb over others to find seats is a whole affair. Latecomers were admitted twice at the beginning of the show I attended, at one point while the character Jack was delivering a monologue, and he had no choice but to stop to address them, which he handled in a very clever way, but it shouldn’t have happened at all. After they were seated he had trouble picking up where he left off and I felt awful for him.

Didn't know what to expect with this show.
Dark theme with funny bits in it too.
Very well written. Excellent cast.
Didn't expect the twist at the end

I don’t know if it’s just me or if we got a bad day, but when we watched this show it was… comically bad. To the point where a good 10 people in the audience left halfway through + the whole audience was laughing at both the acting and the writing. A personal top moment for me was when in act one the detective went “jack *turns to the audience with a glare*… the ripper”, as after this line we all erupted into awkward fits of laughter The character acting choices were strange as it didn’t align to the writing or the socioeconomic truth of time. The accents were everywhere, the (granted very good) musical theatre style of singing jarred with the rock style backing (with the exception of the incredible voice of Jack the Ripper) and the writing confused me as there were so many missed opportunities. I think it needed a serious rewrite of the script and lacklustre song lyrics, and also, being completely frank, better direction from someone who could help these obviously talented, but struggling, actors understand what life was like in the victorian era and develop a wider range of emotions other than furious and devastated. Oh also the comic relief was the least funny part of this entire show.

Sorry if I sound harsh, but I see the potential of this concept and the other reviews are not showing the truth of the matter, and won’t help this show to grow.

Thoroughly enjoyed this show. Excellent performances by all, the vocals were top-notch, and the Ripper himself was magnificent - couldn't take my eyes off him. Well worth your time and money.

Wow, the things this musical accomplishes with a cast of only 4! Loved every bit of the performance but the songs especially built an incredible electric buzz and the rapport between the Ripper and the audience was nothing short of mesmerising. I'd give it a big gold star for each of the 4 cast members + a fifth star because they quite simply deserve it. Bravo to all!

What a show! A fantastic script performed brilliantly by the four actors. Standout performance was the menacing yet mesmerizing Ripper, who flawlessly executed the switches from hilarious to terrifying and back again throughout. Vocals from all were spot on, and the acting from the whole cast was heartbreakingly truthful. Believed every word they said. The intimate setting was perfect for this show. Loved it. Thoroughly recommend.

A well-deserved standing ovation for a sterling cast. The acting and vocals in this production of Ripper were first class. If visiting the Fringe I would highly recommend seeing this show, vocals are top notch.

Absolutely fantastic musical. The singing was top notch. The characters played so well, I loved it so much so I went to see it twice!

Review copied across from partners twitter -
What a great show Ripper was - Couldn't fault it.
Great cast and songs to match.

An excellent script, a great musical score and stellar performances by the cast of 4, especially the Ripper himself! I can still visualise his face and expression well after the show :-) I rate the script, score and acting 5/5. However, if I were to be honest, I think the score was a little beyond the best efforts of the cast. They were good up to a certain range, but the score is incredibly challenging in the upper ranges. Great effort nonetheless and certainly has great potential to get to the next level with stronger vocals.

Very dark. Excellent performances, especially the terrifying malevolence of the Ripper, who frequently broke the fourth wall and was truly menacing. More a play with occasional rock songs (mostly solos) than a typical musical. "We're all f*cked" was the standout number for us. Interesting twist at the end.

Definitely not a show for the kiddies!

Not really a musical but a play with the odd song. Good voices and all that but a really outstanding performance by the Ripper, completely mesmerising and surely if there is fairness in the world in line for a top fringe award. Horrible subject handled well and with great performances.

Very good show, if a little too dark! Powerful voices. Interesting duet arrangements. I was absolutely blown away by the Alex Lyne's performance. He portrays the villain enjoying his atrocities with a scary authenticity. I will long remember his mocking blood-thirsty stare scanning the audience, one by one... BTW, the music is rock (I haven't seen it mentioned anywhere).

This show was fantastic! We have seen a different show about Jack the Ripper before and this was much better. The singing was excellent, as was the acting! We would definitely recommend seeing this show, just don’t take children!

Great voices but a truly gritty version of a grim story. Not for the faint hearted!

Great show. Amazing acting and vocals. Intimate venue, super intense and absolutely worth your time.

Really great show! Small venue, an intimate show, and a great cast. The music was incredible, and the story was brilliant, with a shocking ending.

Absolutely fantastic show! I was gripped from start to finish. The songs were well-written and catchy. I particularly enjoyed “we’re all f*cked”, the way Stephen and Alex bounced off eachother was incredible. Belle pulled off an amazing and down-to-earth character, showing a lot of heart-felt emotions that gave me goosebumps. I’ll definitely say that Alex’s energy really brought the show to life, the way he carried his character with such confidence was incredible to watch. Everyone’s vocals were amazing, particularly Stephen hitting those high notes. I’ll make sure to tell all my friends who are attending Fringe to see this show!!!

Amazing show with funny moments. Alex Lyne was incredible and played an amazing, captivating character. All the actors had gorgeous voices. All in all very good watch. "We're all f**ked" song was a particular favourite of mine