Peter's Friends

...the vignettes are swept along by Branagh's richly theatrical temperament and by the exuberant wit of the cast.

Nothing much happens, but not a minute is wasted, right from the squirm-worthy opening of the revue's last show to the highly unexpected conclusion.

...it shows a sure feel for the material, and a stage actor's cheerful willingness to go with scenes that work, even the bawdy and the sentimental.

At its best, Peter's Friends is warm, touching, and funny.

...relaxed and blithely spirited...