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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
A Thousand Words
Disrupting Stages/Theatre travels
InReview
30 Mar 2026
A beautifully told, deeply resonant piece that absolutely deserves a much bigger audience.
21 Mar 2026
Smith’s command of the material keeps the audience engaged throughout, carrying the show with warmth, energy, and honesty.
15 Mar 2026
Skillfully performed, though the story it serves feels oddly distant.
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.