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<“But Lovett, like Peggy, is the main draw of this show. His physical presence, quick role-changes and ability to call on and – more importantly – control audience participation sustained interest for nearly an hour … my nine-year-old companion and I may not have had any flowers to throw on stage but, had we known that the story demanded it, we would surely have obliged.”
THE SUNDAY BUSINESS POST
“Before things really got underway, Louis Lovett, the sole performer, had to manage those children, bringing them from intrusive banter to respectful attention, and it was a solemn moment when they became dedicated to giving their concentration and respect to the piece. Lucy was impressed at Lovett, “really nice and funny-strict”. Both she and Louis were clear that grumpy commands to the kiddies to “Be quiet!” are not the way to go.”
IRISH THEATRE MAGAZINE
“It’s Lovett’s compelling one-man performance that sprints from tragic to comic and back again that really ticks all the boxes.”
METROHERALD
“Lovett has previously done excellent work for children. His secret is to keep the sense of fun without ever talking down to or patronising his audience.”
IRISH MAIL ON SUNDAY
“Lovett’s endlessly engaging presence, once again proving not just physically dexterous but mentally athletic… Never missing a chance to respond to the chuckles, gasps and vocal contributions of his audience with witty adlibs, Lovett makes the experience seem as natural and interactive as a warm hug.”
THE IRISH TIMES
“I felt like Grandpa Joe from Willy Wonka’s Chocolate factory and I felt that Louis Lovett was Willy Wonka as Gene Wilder, but even better than Gene Wilder … he was never patronising, he never spoke down to the kids, it was always on a one to one level … I was laughing my head off … it was fantastic.”
THE VIEW – RTÉ
“Gifted performer … Lovett, an experienced actor in front of such a tough crowd, is a masterful interpreter.”
THE PHOENIX
“This tale is brought to life by the gloriously exuberant Louis Lovett.”
7 DAYS + NIGHTS, IRISH INDEPENDENT
“Louis Lovett, a staggeringly talented performer with a career that includes 16 years in children’s theatre knows it can be daunting.”
THE IRISH TIMES
“This show [A Man in Half] reminds us that when [theatre for young audiences] is good, it can be very, very good; and if Lovett’s involved, it’s often remarkable.”
IRISH THEATRE MAGAZINE
“Lovett is now inextricably associated with the development of contemporary children’s theatre in Ireland.”
THE IRISH EXAMINER
”Lovett is especially adept at finding avenues to engage children with his performances, and in this one-man show, he deftly combines humorous monologues and physical comedy with spoken asides to the delighted young audience.”
THE IRISH TIMES
“Lovett is an incredibly accomplished physical actor whose gift dazzles when performing for children.”
IRISH THEATRE MAGAZINE
“Lovett’s ability to switch characters in mid-sentence, his artlessly elastic physicality and comedic flair all marry brilliantly with the quirky twists in Finegan Kruckemeyer’s surreal and scary tale.”
HERALD SCOTSMAN
“Actor Louis Lovett, who combines playfulness, agility and the wide-eyed innocence of Ardal O’Hanlon. His self- referential stops and starts make him no less a compelling storyteller.”
THE GUARDIAN
“Performed by the ferociously engaging Louis Lovett..it has to be said that the show’s audience of children over seven adored the whole experience – not only the story, but the style of the telling.”
THE SCOTSMAN
“Performed by the remarkable Louis Lovett, it is a truly humorous, emotive and explosively creative piece of drama. Lovett has a fabulous, no-holds-barred approach to physical performance and a brilliantly expressive talent with language. The show also boasts an amazing unfolding set, into which, appropriately enough, Lovett packs his brilliant play at the end.”
HERALD SCOTSMAN
“Lovett has previously done excellent work for children. His secret is to keep the sense of fun without ever talking down to or patronising his audience… a guaranteed pleasure for young children.”
MAIL ON SUNDAY
“Can we take Louis home to tell the bed time stories?? Well done Louis. Will be back!!”
ANONYMOUS PUBLIC FEEDBACK
“Louis you were excellent. You rock. Should be in a movie.”
FEEDBACK FROM CHILDREN
“The actor Louis Lovett was prefect and really funny. Louis Lovett, if you are reading this you were absolutely mevelas.”
FEEDBACK FROM CHILDREN
“Louis is the funniest actor I saw in my life.”
FEEDBACK FROM CHILDREN
“Thought you were the best actor I’ve ever seen learning every single one of those lines.”
FEEDBACK FROM CHILDREN
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