Reviews
'a haunting tribute to a remarkable forgotten war poet... It's a play that enshrines the act of commemoration, as Sorley's strongly Protestant Scottish parents, reeling from the telegram announcing their son's death, embark on their own project of remembrance by gathering his letters and poems for publication. Those remarkable pieces, steeped in an acute sense of moral justice, signify a subversive, blistering talent.' Sunday Telegraph
'Neil McPherson has now taken this somewhat forgotten figure and, drawing on his life, letters and poetry, created a magnificent tribute to a fiery spirit extinguished in battle at the age of 20... What emerges clearly is Sorley’s zest for life and independence of outlook...left me much moved..' Michael Billington, Guardian ★★★★★
'a tender portrait of a largely forgotten figure. More than a century on from his death, his ideas about class and warfare feel pertinent rather than antique.' Evening Standard
'It Is Easy To Be Dead is a little gem. It will introduce a remarkable man to people who had not heard of him before. But it is also a poignant study of loss and the great waste of war.' What's On Stage
'The fusion of prose, poetry and song works well in this steadily-paced play that punches above its weight. The sheer quality of the source material combined with a talented cast make for a very absorbing and thought-provoking evening.' LondonTheatre1
