4.48 Psychosis review

“Stark, brave drama from a truly remarkable playwright”

ReviewsJun 19, 2025by Sam MarloweJerwood Theatre Upstairs, Royal Court, London

Madeline Potter and Daniel Evans in 4.48 Psychosis at Jerwood Theatre Upstairs, Royal Court, London. Photo: Marc Brenner

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Sam Marlowe is reviews editor for The Stage. She trained and worked as an actor before becoming a full-time arts writer with a special interest in theatre and performance. She has written extensively for the Times, as well as the Independent, the i paper, Time Out, Metro, theartsdesk.com and the Chicago Tribune

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