Dublin Carol is...an intimate look at the shame, self-loathing and loneliness of alcoholism...(and) should please anyone looking to cut through the more sentimental holiday offerings...David Mackett is quite simply outstanding...(James) Wallis is excellent...Julia Nish-Lapidus nails the more darkly comic lines…and the bitterness (she) still feels towards her father”. Chelsea Dinsmore, www.myentertainmentworld.ca
Dublin Carol also received a lovely preview, courtesy of Hallie Seline of In the Greenroom: "Collaboration, Character-Driven Plays and 90's Pop Culture: A Chat with David Mackett, James Wallis and Julia Nish-Lapidus" |
"The Campbell House becomes an Irish pub for Fly on the Wall Theatre's intoxicating production of Conor McPherson's Port Authority" (Martin Morrow, Torontoist)
"The play is a night of storytelling and reminded me of one of those rare nights when you have a heartfelt conversation with a close friend, father or grandfather. It’s difficult to not use the word “haunting” when describing this play, as it is bound to stay in my memory for some time...for people in Toronto I say “go see anything staged by Fly on the Wall Theatre or with Anthony MacMahon, David Mackett or Patrick Monaghan in the cast." (George Perry, Mooney on Theatre) "It doesn’t take a minute before we’re glued to their words like children hooked on some fairy tale." (Jeniva Berger, Scene Changes) “Fly on the Wall Theatre is doing all the right things. They are producing the play of a terrific Irish writer. They have set it in a magical setting - the Campbell House Museum.” (Lynn Slotkin, The Slotkin Letter) |
2014 Remount at the Tarragon Theatre
"David Mackett is a powerhouse, steering Kevin close to madness..." (Dorianne Emmerton, Mooney on Theatre) Review 2013 Toronto Fringe Production NNNNN "David Mackett is absolutely riveting as the drunken Kevin in this solo play..." (Christopher Hoile, NOW Magazine & StageDoor.com) Review Cold Comfort cited for Outstanding Performance and Outstanding Direction at the Toronto Fringe NOW Magazine's Fringe Wrap-up "This production features an electrifying performance by David Mackett in the role of Kevin Toner...I would say (he) delivers a must-see performance this year..." (Christina Kostoff, Mooney on Theatre) Review Cold Comfort chosen as Staff Pick by Mooney on Theatre Mooney on Theatre Recommends "I'm a sucker for an an anguished Irishman and David Mackett steals my heart...in Cold Comfort" (donna g., The More the Merrier Radio Show, CIUT 89.5FM) |