# Review: David Suchet excels as archbishop in Murder in the Cathedral

The Guardian reviews a staging of T.S. Eliot’s Murder in the Cathedral featuring David Suchet as Archbishop Thomas Becket. The production is praised for inspiring wonder and for Suchet’s strong performance in the central role. It matters as a cultural appraisal of a notable revival of Eliot’s verse drama.

**Importance:** 2/5

## Sources

### Entertainment
- [The Guardian Culture](https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2026/oct/20/ts-eliot-murder-in-the-cathedral-review-david-suchet) — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:50:30 GMT