| Reviews |
| Richard James-Neale.com |
| Copyright Richard James-Neale 2006 |
| There are some lovely moments... notable mentions go to Richard James-Neale's Simon - his angst encoded in every nuance - and James Maclaughlan's Pirsg whose intriguing persona commands every scene. Thought provoking. |
| Whispering Happiness - Box of Tricks, Tristan Bates Theatre |
| 9th June - 4th July, 2009 |
| - Jackie Cobham, The Telegraph (June 24th, 2009) |
| ...The real focus should not be taken away from the main element the showcase - drama. Not that watching such quality, tense pieces as that from 'A Single Act' (by Jane Bodie) with Sarah Cromarty and Richard James-Neale in a rather curious stand off over a pet rabbit in a box, would allow you to soon forget that side of this production. As the fur starts to fly over the rabbit - named Stu by James-Neale's worryingly dark persona, the tag as he kicks it into the wings was brutally effective and cruelly clinical - two students working well together and without nerves. 'Experts Choice' - Richard James-Neale, Henry Maynard and Victoria Bell (Fiona Keddie - Keddie Scott Associates) |
| Mountview West End Showcase, Criterion Theatre |
| 29th March, 2006 |
| - Derek Smith, The Stage (May 11th, 2006) |
| ...In its familiarity, this play is not without its challenges and The Mechanicals can be risibly embarrassing. Happily, this is not the case. As Bottom, Matthew Devitt is superb, with excellent vocal range, faultless timing and the instinct of a fine actor for solo and ensemble playing. During some scenes, thanks to some very good original visual gags, the audience weeps with laughter. The play scene in particular will not have raised such uncontrollable and un-embarrassed laughter for years. It is a gem from all participants. A talented group of young actors... |
| A Midsummer Night's Dream, Ludlow Castle |
| 24th June - 8th July, 2006 |
| - Prue Britten, The Stage (June 26th, 2006) |
| ...The other players - John Cockerill as Flute, Ian Harris as Snug, Richard James-Neale as Snout, Tom Jude as Starveling and Daniel Leatherdale as Quince - were perfect foils for Bottom and brought out the comedy to maximum effect. |
| - The Kidderminster Shuttle (July 12th, 2006) |
| The cast by and large handle the verse intelligently, and it's engaging to hear it delivered in strong regional accents (think Billy Elliott speaking pentameter). Richard James-Neale's Roderigo and Leila Crerar's Emilia, in particular sew the language and some very contemporary intentations and physicality together skillfully. |
| Othello - Frantic Assembly, Lyric Hammersmith |
| 6th - 22nd November, 2008 |
| - Karen Fricker, Variety (November 10th, 2008) |
| Richard James-Neale brings Simon's fury of rejection by society vividly to life. |
| - Dominic De Nezza, Remotegoat (June 23rd, 2009) |
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