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How Not To Make It In America, by Emily Steel
James Smith plays 28 characters in this one-man show about 9/11, heartbreak and dreams.
Media reviews
The List
30 Mar 2026
A beautifully told, deeply resonant piece that absolutely deserves a much bigger audience.
A Thousand Words
21 Mar 2026
Smith’s command of the material keeps the audience engaged throughout, carrying the show with warmth, energy, and honesty.
Disrupting Stages/Theatre travels
15 Mar 2026
Skillfully performed, though the story it serves feels oddly distant.
InReview
12 Mar 2026
Smartly written and beautifully performed
Audience Reacts
1 6
22 March 2026 - Benji G.
An exquisite 'blink and you'll miss it' piece of theatre. A 60 minute masterclass in clever stagecraft, finely tuned story-telling and incredible characterisation. Five out of five bagels. 🥯🥯🥯🥯🥯
20 March 2026 - Lilly A.
Incredible show. So engaging.