The Critic follows a local theater company as they stage a new play by Ian Karington. As rehearsals begin, the cast and crew receive word that The Critic is coming! Panic sets in as director Rachel Connors frantically attempts to make drastic changes to the play in a bid to impress the infamous critic. What follows is a hilarious scramble as tensions rise and the team struggles to put together a production worthy of a glowing review.

The Critic is an intensely meta production that pulls back the curtain on the wild, unpredictable, and often hilarious world of putting on new works. It’s a comedic love letter to theater, poking fun at its own quirks and the chaos that unfolds behind the scenes. This introspective piece celebrates the messy, joyful journey of creating art, reminding us not to take ourselves too seriously and to find humor in the process.