The Shark is Broken

A fantastic performance from all three actors, channeling all three leads so uncannily well, this is as close as you will ever get to seeing the making of Jaws in the form of a play. Robert Shaws diaries have inspired a truly magnificent play that explores the male ego, fame, alcoholism and what creates great chemistry between actors in equal measure. I feel privileged to be among the first in the world to see this, and I could see it easily being a fixture in London's West End or Broadway. Anyone who is a fan of great acting, film making, or just brilliant writing in general should see this. My favourite play of the whole Fringe, The Shark Is Broken is the play of 2019.

This is a wonderful play: very funny yet perceptive in its exploration of masculinity and fatherhood. All cast members are excellent but seeing Ian Shaw playing his own father was particularly poignant.

Best show on the Fringe this year. Deserves a transfer to London:Soho Theatre; you should grab it now!

This tops my list of 5* shows this year. Watching the show was like being transported back to 1975. I hope this show tours. A delight!

What a fantastic play and performances from all the actors. . Best show on the fringe this year

The Shark is Broken (*****)
While making “Jaws, ”Robert Shaw, Roy Scheider, and Richard Dreyfuss share many hours aboard a boat while waiting for Bruce, the mechanical shark, to be repeatedly repaired. Watching the hard drinking, irascible veteran Shaw berate the career conscious newcomer Dreyfuss provides much of the spark and humor of this piece while the working class Scheider acts as the level headed mediator and peer of Shaw. Shaw’s son wrote the script, and one nice touch is watching his father repeatedly rework a scene throughout the show until it becomes a powerful finale.

This was the 9th most enjoyable of the 76 shows I have seen so far this year. You may see my other three-sentence reviews, in order from most enjoyable to worst, at my non-commercial website: www.fringefan.com.

An absolutely fantastic show. Felt like I was watching the original actors. Some very funny bits and I would recommend.5 stars without a doubt

A really great show, funny and touching, Would thoroughly recommend it. Brilliant casting, excellent acting, good script.
Not sure if it's worth recommending though, as it all seems to be pretty much sold out. If you can get a ticket, do so.