James Watson

 Reviews

 

Gagarin Way

‘…Jimmy Watson walks away with the show…’

(The Irish times 2007)

‘... one of the best performance of Gary I’ve seen.’

(Gregory Burke 2007)

'What every woman Knows'

'As Loyal members of Maggie's family, James Watson, Roy Sampson and Michael Moreland are totally believable...'

(The Stage 2006)

 

Mysteries 2000

‘James Watson brings a dignified Scottish burr to a fine portrayal of Jesus.’

Derek West (The Irish times 1999)

 

'The large cast headed by James Watson. All are impressive’

Emer O’Kelly (Sunday Independent 1999)

 

‘...simply stunning play, Mysteries 2000, at the SFX.’

David Norris (Evening Herald 1999)

 

 

Divine Words

‘James Watson as Septimo Miau is excellent’

Anne Lucey (The Examiner 1999)

 

 

Europe

‘Shouting is substituted for emotional technique. The exceptions are... James Watson (as a fly-boy survivor of other’s desolation)’

Emer O’Kelly (Sunday Independent 1999)

 

‘...with intense acting to create a production that merits space on one of our main stages. See it.’

 Derek West (The Irish Times 1999)

 

 

Making Love to Yorick

‘Him (James Watson) with intimate physical detail...occasionally sexy, sometimes satirical, often funny. Very Fringe’

Ian Hill (News Letter 1998)

 

‘…Una Kavanagh and James Watson set the right tone...a pleasant respite.’

J Byrne (Aertel 1998)

 

Trainspotting

‘… masterfully performed by James Watson... Mr Watson manages to create the role afresh and lets us see Renton the drug addict instead of Renton the movie star…’

Emma Warcup (Enfield Gazette 2000)

 

Dark Places

‘The hugely talented ‘Wicked’ Watson can be seen at the Andrews Lane Studio, in Lorraine O’Briens Dark Places.’

Patricia Devine (Sunday Independent 1998)

 

‘James Watson plays Brian, the only male presence, with great physicality that counterbalances the other roles.’

Shane Harrison (Arts Journal 1998)

 

Sixteen Words for Water

‘With acting from the top drawer, Celtic Mouse are a very welcome addition to the Irish Theatre scene.’

Patrick Brennen (The Examiner 1999)

 

 

Home

‘James Watson ... in Colette Cullens - the excellent Home.’

Gerry McCarthy (The Sunday Times 1998)

 

 

Fair City

‘ I like the new doctor, though. His name is James Watson. He’s tall, good-looking and talented...’

Lorcan Roche (Ireland on Sunday 1998)

 

 

Misc.

‘...Watson has made quite a name for himself..’

Dermot Hayes (Evening Herald 1997)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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