Belfast Girls
"The actors are in their stride and each gives an accomplished and compelling performance...Anna Simpson's direction is excellent"
The Reviews Hub
"An altogether remarkable accomplishment"
Si Arts Northern Ireland
The Curious Case of Albert Cashier: Lincoln's 'Lady' Soldier
"A wonderful production full of inventive physicality...Director Anna Simpson creates a rich theatrical method including mime, shape-making an dance...theatrically fancy, but full of heart, hope, and jubilance"
Irish Independent
"Touching, amusing and exciting...an affecting, ambitious theatrical piece"
The Review Hub
"Impressive...inventive and stylish...quite unique"
No More Workhorse
Unguarded
"Tour de force stagecraft...a remarkable piece of work...with extraordinary soul and depth"
Irish Independent
Behind Locked Doors
"Masterful direction and powerhouse performances"
Drogheda Independent
Afloat
"Anna Simpson directs a cracking, highly enjoyable but occasionally chilling production that is a reminder of why the Edinburgh Fringe can be such an exhilarating experience"
British Theatre Guide
**** "Impressively...Afloat succeeds in making you question the beliefs you hold and the decisions you make - and does so in a funny and disarming way"
The Stage
**** "A captivating play that looks at the effects of climate change and gentrification in a very accessible and relatable way"
Broadway World
Dorian Gray
***** “A theatrical masterpiece”
EdFest Magazine
**** “A striking performance with impressive ensemble work”
British Theatre Guide
**** “Stylish and clever direction…with razor-sharp physicality”
ScotsGay
**** “Striking visuals imbue scenes with a dash of Gothic Flair”
The Skinny
**** “A stylish, highly enjoyable take on Dorian Gray... Credit must go to director Anna Louise Simpson whose vision is behind the production"
Broadway Baby
Cracks
“Brave, daring and innovative…has a virtuoso flair and arresting boldness. A substantial piece of theatre”
Northern Standard
The Wasp
***** “A thrilling, real edge of the seat drama"
Carn’s Theatre Passion
**** "In a West End largely populated by the sentimental and saccharine, 'The Wasp' is a focused, cruel little bullet to the head"
London City Nights
**** "A first-rate psychological thriller...the production is superbly put together"
London Theatre1
Government Inspector
***** “A striking production skillfully directed by Anna Simpson…I left the theatre wanting more”
British Theatre Guide
**** “Wild and witty…uses Total Theatre and farce to staggering affect”
Broadway Baby
“Spectacular…inspired…a triumph…one of the most exciting productions of the 2014 Edinburgh Fringe Festival”
Huffington Post
Disco Pigs
***** “[A] brilliant play, superbly staged and directed by Anna Simpson and performed with a passion that’s moving to watch…if Pig and Runt come anywhere near you, seek ‘em out – and bring a crash helmet”
Venue Magazine, Bristol
**** “The perfect equilibrium of comedy and tragedy”
Bristol Theatre Review
**** "Dynamic…inventive…worth keeping an eye out for”
One Stop Arts
“Anna Simpson’s bold direction creates an entire world purely by physicality…and what a twisted world it is”
Bristol 247
“An explosion of noise, colour and animalistic vitality…this exciting new company will be an integral part of London’s future”
A Younger Theatre
Close to You
***** "Powerful, moving and very raw"
Three Weeks
***** "Breathtaking...be prepared for a rollercoaster ride"
Edinburgh Guide
**** "Spellbinding...this production is outstanding"
EdFringe Review
*** “Original and finely constructed”
The Scotsman
Dracula
“Outstanding physical and artistic performances from a stellar cast”
Louth Hour
"A slick minimalist performance that was absolutely enthralling"
Campus.ie
"A bright and inventive production"
No More Workhorse
VESSEL
“Timely and relevant….reminding us where we are now, and where we still have left to go”
Red Curtain Review