The Guardian: “Terror never really collects, although there is certainly a sense of Otto’s rising frustration at the senselessness of his changed status from citizen to state pariah. The production captures the dizzying circuitousness of his journey but not the fear, tension, panic and depths of rage that this story deserves.”

Everything Theatre: “Supple’s direction really brings Menuhin’s adaptation vividly to life, the 90 minutes feels frantic and gripping. As Silbermann goes from train to train, place to place first seeking escape, then refuge and then answers. The stakes feel high but even within this there are moments of humour and finally horror as the end gives away to darkness and the relentless sound of trains. A horrific glimpse of Nazi Germany. A powerful production, with outstanding work from everyone involved. Gripping, brilliantly crafted, and thoroughly deserving of a longer life following this run.”

A Young (ish) Perspective: “Fans of the book won’t be disappointed, and theatre lovers will appreciate this thoughtful adaptation.”

London Pub Theatres Magazine: “Immaculate ensemble acting by the five-person company (Robert Neumark Jones as Otto, Ben Fox, Eric MacLennan, Dan Milne, and Kelly Price as the rest of Europe), simple and effective lighting and design by Mattis Larsen and Hannah Schmidt, and superb, supple, dynamic direction by Tim Supple, and the privilege of experiencing great theatre at really close quarters in a little theatre make this a great, unmissable experience.”

Theatre & Tonic: “The script is engaging, efficient and infused with lines that resonate beyond the immediate world of the play. This is perfectly balanced with moments of humour (no mean feat, given the subject matter) which produces 90 utterly captivating minutes.”

All That Dazzles: “The Passenger is a bold and ambitious production. Full of tension and intrigue, it proves captivating throughout with some big production choices that stretch far beyond the supposed limitations of such a tiny yet integral theatre.”

The Reviews Hub: “The production creates a horrifying sense of brooding unease through a near-perfect attention to lighting and sound. Lighting designer Mattis Larsen turns the Finborough’s ever-adaptable space into a kaleidoscope of claustrophobic scenes. Dim lights flicker sporadically, or plunge the protagonist into a hostile spotlight. Bright searchlights rake the audience when he tries to escape over the border. Meanwhile Joseph Alford’s thrillingly immersive sound design maintains the continuing horror of the situation.”

The Stage: “Nadya Menuhin’s intensely chilling adaptation of Ulrich Alexander Boschwitz’s bestselling novel, directed by Tim Supple, is a warning scream from the past.”

TheatreVibe: “At just 90 minutes running time you find yourself holding your breath such is the excitement generated.  You will think that the cast is much larger than it actually is for the characters that stay with you and the excellent performances.”

The Spy in the Stalls: “The Finborough Theatre continues its well earned reputation for producing thoughtful scripts with this play. The Passenger certainly feels like it could eventually make the transition to a bigger stage, and a larger audience. It’s a timely period piece that reminds us, chillingly, that the past is never very far away.”