Praise for The Good Thief
David Mackett. Photo by Allison Bjerkseth
THE GOOD THIEF named one of the Top Ten Productions of 2019 in Toronto by Christopher Hoile (www.stage-door.com) BEST PRODUCTIONS OF 2019
✭✭✭✭✭ "THE GOOD THIEF as presented by FLY ON THE WALL THEATRE is the finest solo show I've seen all year. It is impossible to imagine anyone delivering this monologue with greater sensitivity than David Mackett. THE GOOD THIEF as performed by (David) Mackett and as insightfully directed by Rod Ceballos is…moving in its own intense, quiet way.” (Christopher Hoile, stage-door.com) REVIEW
"A fine way to pass a Sunday afternoon: a pint of Guinness & some vintage Conor McPherson: THE GOOD THIEF @FlyontheWallTO with a riveting David Mackett." (Martin Morrow, Canadian Theatre Critics Assoc.)
“…outstanding performance from David Mackett…compelling, entertaining, and poignant throughout, playing all the notes from black to white…” (Cate McKim, lifewithmorecowbell.com) REVIEW
“There’s only one showing left of The Good Thief, and I recommend you steal a seat before they’re gone.” (Ilana Lucas, Mooney on Theatre) REVIEW
"The Good Thief is a definite must-see this Fall" (Joe Szekeres, Our Theatre Voice) REVIEW
"The Good Thief is a unique and powerful theatre experience"..."A brilliant performer" (Janine Marley, A View from the Box) REVIEW
"The Good Thief is a finely-tuned, low-key stunner" (Istvan Dugalin) REVIEW
"...the whole pub was quiet as he told the story...just an appreciative audience listening to a compelling story, told by an engaging actor in a lilting Irish accent, reveling in the word" (Lynn Slotkin, The Slotkin Letter) REVIEW
✭✭✭✭✭ "THE GOOD THIEF as presented by FLY ON THE WALL THEATRE is the finest solo show I've seen all year. It is impossible to imagine anyone delivering this monologue with greater sensitivity than David Mackett. THE GOOD THIEF as performed by (David) Mackett and as insightfully directed by Rod Ceballos is…moving in its own intense, quiet way.” (Christopher Hoile, stage-door.com) REVIEW
"A fine way to pass a Sunday afternoon: a pint of Guinness & some vintage Conor McPherson: THE GOOD THIEF @FlyontheWallTO with a riveting David Mackett." (Martin Morrow, Canadian Theatre Critics Assoc.)
“…outstanding performance from David Mackett…compelling, entertaining, and poignant throughout, playing all the notes from black to white…” (Cate McKim, lifewithmorecowbell.com) REVIEW
“There’s only one showing left of The Good Thief, and I recommend you steal a seat before they’re gone.” (Ilana Lucas, Mooney on Theatre) REVIEW
"The Good Thief is a definite must-see this Fall" (Joe Szekeres, Our Theatre Voice) REVIEW
"The Good Thief is a unique and powerful theatre experience"..."A brilliant performer" (Janine Marley, A View from the Box) REVIEW
"The Good Thief is a finely-tuned, low-key stunner" (Istvan Dugalin) REVIEW
"...the whole pub was quiet as he told the story...just an appreciative audience listening to a compelling story, told by an engaging actor in a lilting Irish accent, reveling in the word" (Lynn Slotkin, The Slotkin Letter) REVIEW
The Good Thief was previewed by Arpita Ghosal of SesayArts Magazine:
The Good Thief is a good story well told
Interview by Tien Providence of Radio Regent: Stage Left
Review for Dublin Carol
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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" |
Reviews for Port Authority
Anthony MacMahon, Patrick Monaghan, and David Mackett.
Photo by Richard Van Dine
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"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) |
Port Authority at The Campbell House Museum
Fly on the Wall's production of Port Authority at the The Campbell House Museum gets a lovely PREVIEW from Jon Kaplan of NOW Magazine
The Good Thief Workshop Performance
Fly on the Wall's Workshop Performance of The Good Thief gets a mention in Stage Scenes (Jon Kaplan and Glenn Sumi) in NOW Magazine
Reviews for Cold Comfort
David Mackett, Photo by Richard Van Dine
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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) |
The Seafarer Staged Reading
Fly on the Wall's reading of The Seafarer gets a mention in this article by Jon Kaplan (NOW Magazine).
