— Extraneous theatrics are abandoned and human relationships come to the forefront, helped by Raphaé Memon’s fine minimalist designs — MARK RONAN, THE TELEGRAPH
— Polyeucte is a fine show, terrific singing and great drama. And beautifully designed. You won’t see it again in a hurry — DAVID GLYNN
— There was a stark elegance to Raphaé Memon’s set design of mobile black panels against a coloured backdrop — YEHUDA SHAPIRO, OPERA
— Polyeucte covers a lot of musical, atmospheric and scenic ground…a memorable evening of great ambition — ROBERT THICKNESSE, OPERA NOW