MOGADISHU

10/10 "Beautifully written, expertly enacted, brilliantly directed and superbly produced"
Click Liverpool

"The play's outstanding feature is Franzmann's unparalleled ear for the vitriolic mix of patois, invective and random nonsense that passes for teenage dialogue"
The Guardian

"The fast-paced humorous exchanges between members of the teenage gang showed Franzmann's knack for dialogue'
Liverpool Post

'a gripping production, with every one of the magnificent cast deserving a gold star ... skilful blend of comedy and tragedy ... remarkable ... bound for roaring success'
What's On Stage

'Mogadishu has a definite drive and energy to it, enhanced by each scene bleeding into the next and by lively work from the youthful cast'     7 / 10
Liverpool ECHO

'Scenes spark with energy thanks to a near-flawless young cast and the dialogue has a definite ring of authenticity ... its young cast, fizzing off one another ... funny and fascinating ... gripping portrayal of modern school life' 
Seven Streets

Reviews from the original 2011 production

‘A striking vision.’
* * * * Evening Standard

‘Dunster’s thrillingly tense, dazzlingly well-acted production.’
* * * * Metro

‘Franzmann’s play is a cracker.’
* * * * Financial Times

‘As the kids themselves would say, “It’s good, innit?"'
* * * * Daily Express

‘Potent stuff powerfully performed.'
 * * * * Mail on Sunday

‘Extremely impressive.'
* * * * Independent on Sunday

‘Chilling.'
* * * * Sunday Times

‘Powerful production.'
* * * * WhatsOnStage