Other reviewers were mixed in their critiques, most often founding the musical too unfocused, its script overtly preachy for adults, and the music not memorable enough. "The Telegraph" gave a 3-star review, praising Craig's performance, but finding the narrative "preachy" and Amos' music lacking in standout numbers. "London Theatre" gave another 3 stars, calling the musical "visually ravishing" with a brilliant cast and occasionally haunting music by Amos, but overall deeming it a "honourable, interesting misfire". "The Guardian"'s review gave the musical 2 stars, citing a lack of emotional punch, finding Amos' score sometimes bland, and Adamson's narrative too meandering. "The Stage" enjoyed the set production, the superb ensemble and Amos' rich music, but felt the story might fail to capture any specific audience group, being perhaps too complex for children and too earnest for adults. "The Huffington Post" concluded that its flaws "cannot dim the magic of The Light Princess." "Financial Times" gave a 3-star review, stating that cluttered content was weighing an otherwise "daring, beautiful and original" musical down. "The Arts Desk" gave 3 stars, citing more great cheorography than real chemistry, not enjoying Amos' music and lyrics. "Variety" found fault with the music as well, citing a tendency to ramble, but called Craig's performance "career-making" and intense.