Press Quotes
“In Flame”
“The hurdles that having a double setting can present were expertly conquered by director Graham Watts’ clever direction…… superb direction, clear, un-muddled design, and the huge talent of this cast make “In Flame” an unmissable piece of theatre, igniting the Pleasance stage”.
“Antony & Cleopatra”
“This production underscores Watts’ gifts as a director: the ability to provoke thought while mounting an emotionally complex and nimbly conceived production... This richly conceived production didn’t disappoint. It is a spectacle for the eye and a goad for thought”
“Henry V”
“An unblinking examination of war...Watts is a wonderfully skilled
director...a joy to watch...moving...an evocative score...It is simply great theatre”
“Much Ado About Nothing”
“(Graham Watts)...deftly gathers up this plays plots and subplots and braids together a delightful production...this marvellous production....well worth seeing. And seeing all over again”
“The Winter’s Tale”
“a first rate performance, courtesy of a
superb cast and outstanding direction from Graham Watts”.
“Julius Caesar”
"....theatrical ingenuity, a breathtaking modernized spin on the Shakespearean classic...near perfect...a thought provoking masterpiece”.
“Love’s Labor’s Lost”
“....a rollicking good time.....Watts has put in more delicious surprises than a trip through a carnival funhouse..”
“This is how Shakespeare should be performed .....Watts has a unique sense of humour which Shakespeare would have loved”.
“Romeo & Juliet”
“It is the first time I have appreciated Shakespeare with such clarity.... The purity of emotion brought me to tears....It will remain with me for a long time”
“Over the years I have seen a lot of boring Shakespeare and only two which have changed my entire perception of a play. This production is another”
“A wonderfully fresh, lively, clear production that was, in turn, funny and moving and always highly entertaining...The concept was inspired....ranks with the very best”
“Measure For Measure”
“A fast paced and highly successful evening...nothing short of stunning from start to finish”
“A Midsummer Night’s Dream”
“An unexpectedly clear and lively realization of a complex text”
“Director Graham Watts has worked wonders with “A Midsummer’s Night’s Dream” making it a huge success with modern audiences”
“What a treat is in store for audiences when it tours over the next 6 months”
“The Country Wife”
“I can’t remember when I’ve laughed so much...a production many regional theatres would envy”
“In Flame”
“The hurdles that having a double setting can present were expertly conquered by director Graham Watts’ clever direction…… superb direction, clear, un-muddled design, and the huge talent of this cast make “In Flame” an unmissable piece of theatre, igniting the Pleasance stage”.
“A Woman is a Weathercock”
“Graham Watts plucks this 17th century gem from undeserved obscurity and gives it bouncing new life”
“Dracula”
“Genuinely relates all the unseemly horrors of the world of the undead in sensually graphic, white-knuckled detail...Truly outstanding”
“The direction must come in for some fulsome praise...superb in it’s simplicity..I wouldn’t have missed it for the world”
“From the very first scene you could tell it was going to be something special”
“A visual delight....real imagination has gone into staging the play and director Graham Watts did wonders by making the most of the space and the light”
“Moll Flanders”
“A cracking show....A rare theatrical treat”
“A gloriously satisfying production...outstandingly entertaining”
“Dangerous Obsession”
“This superb thriller, as directed by Graham Watts, had the audience on the edge of their seats...A real winner”
“At times the whole first night audience was holding it’s breath...Graham Watts’ production has the sophisticated style that is the result of care and imagination”
“An Inspector Calls”
“One of the finest productions seen at the Palace”
“Bouncers”
“Funny? Take the word of one who hardly ever manages more than a thin-lipped smile, it is side-splitting”
“Wildly funny...It made you think, it made you laugh. ....undoubtedly one of the theatrical highlights of the year”
“Up ‘N Under”
“Totally hysterical...not to be missed”
“A winner all the way!...(it) will uplift you and have you rolling in the aisles”
“Graham Watts production is a good deal sparkier, brisker, and sharper, than others I can remember...a hugely enjoyable evening”
“Shirley Valentine”
“Graham Watts has brilliantly directed with warmth and humour”
“Nothing short of brilliant...Graham Watts’ superb direction”
“Raspberry”
“Crisply paced and skillfully directed”
“On The Piste”
“There have been several presentations of this play. None, I suspect, were better than this one”
“The Soprano’s Last Supper”
“There's no better way to enjoy an office party or a night out with friends...Don't miss it”.
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