CLOSE QUARTERS

by Kate Bowen - Sheffield Crucible 

directed by Kate Wasserberg

Producer Martin Derbyshire, Out of Joint, Sheffield Crucible

Cast Kathryn O'Reilly, Adiza Shardow, Sophie Melville,

Chloe-Ann Tylor, Bradley Banton, Dylan Wood

Permission to use from Out of Joint

Photos by Mark Douet

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YOU

by Mark Wilson

directed by Sarah Meadows,

Producer Rosalyn Newbery

Cast Kathryn O'Reilly & Stephen Myott-Meadows

Show of the Week Award Winners Vault festival 2018

ARGUS ANGEL Winners Brighton Fringe Festival May 2015  

"O'Reilly shines with her heartfelt and honest portrayl of her characters"

"The story is so well told by Kathryn O'Reilly and Stephen Myott-Meadows.

Their portrayal of such a raw and tender story are near pitch perfect,

with both performers giving well rounded and focused performances"

Rewritethisstory.com

"There is no escaping the emotional intensity

and there is nowhere to hide from  O'Reilly's tear-stained face when she

makes eye contact" British Theatre Guide

"A memory play in which Kathryn O’Reilly and Stephen Myott-Meadows bring to life

all the characters involved. This they do superbly through voice changes, subtle facial

changes and body postures" The Argus

THE EXCEPTIONAL CASE OF WHIZZ AND DREX

by Fred Kelly

directed by Fred Kelly

Producer Louis Strong

Cast Kathryn O'Reilly, Louis Strong, Guy Samuel, Ellen Paterson

Short Run OffComm Commendation 2019

"This is an ensemble that is compulsive to watch"

Thereviewchap

"Kathryn O'Reilly brings a lot of energy and humour to the role of Chief,

our enigmatic interrogator. She is a joy to watch (in everything I've seen her in),

and clearly relishes the humour and darkness of her scenes"

View From The Outside

"O'Reilly's use of voice only embellishes the comedy of her character and

the actress is clearly having a ball playing her"

Jonathan Marshall - Broadway World

A VIEW FROM ISLINGTON NORTH - Arts Theatre 2016

Directed by Max Stafford-Clark

Associate Director Katie Posner

Produced by Martin Derbyshire

Assistant Producer Nicola Seed

Set Designer Tim Shortall

Cast: Kathryn O'Reilly, Jane Wymark, Sarah Alexander, Joseph Prowen,

Steve John Shepherd, Bruce Alexander, Ann Mitchell

The Mother by Mark Ravenhill

directed by Max Stafford-Clark

Producer Karl Sydow, Out of Joint

Cast Katrhyn O'Reilly, Joseph Prowen, Jane Wymark

"Mark Ravenhill’s The Mother opens the collection with Hayley Morrison’s (Kathryn O’Reilly) unrelenting volley of choice language

poor defence for the bad news she knows she is about to receive regarding her soldier son.

This is an emotionally raw and painful piece, and O’Reilly totally convinces as a woman on the precipice of collapse."

Sally Jack punctualsally.com

O’Reilly (who took over the roles played by Sarah Alexander on 6 June) is brittle and brilliant...T

here are heart-wrenching moments as well as caustic, funny tirades"

"She is a great tragic figure – torn apart, inside and out, by things not of her choosing.  

Kathryn O’Reilly  is superb in the part – vicious, unrelenting, scared, broken, but, above all, maternal."

Stephen Collins Live Theatre UK

"Kathryn O'Reilly has been foul mouthed before in Out Country's Good and she utterly convincing here"

Simon Jenner Fringe Review

Tickets Are Now On Sale by Caryl Churchill

"Its a very effective, funny and devastating piece from Caryl Churchill, played with impeccable sangfroid by Steve John Shepherd

and Kathryn O’Reilly (who is almost utterly unrecognisable as the mother from the previous scene)."

Stephen Collins Live Theatre UK

The Accidental Leader by Alistair Beaton

"The acting here is terrific"

"and Kathryn O’Reilly (in her third exceptional performance) is a gutsy supporter of the incumbent leader"

Stephen Collins Live Theatre UK

Photography by Stephen Pover

OUR COUNTRY'S GOOD

by Timberlake Wertenbaker

2014 Tour Frairfield Halls, Mercury theatre, Bristol Old Vic, Richmond Theatre Royal,

Theatre Royal Brighton, Windsor Theatre Royal

Gutherie Theatre - Minneapolis, Royal Alexandra Theatre - Toronto

Director Max Stafford-Clark

Assocaite Director Tim Hoare

Producers Karl Sydow, Out of Joint & David Mervish

Cast Kathryn O'Reilly, Simon Darwin, Victoria Gee,

Sam Graham, Nathan Ives-Mobia,

Cornelius Macarthy, Richard Neale, David Newman,

Anna Tierney, Jessica Tomchak

"The performances are on point, and draw you into the story.

Kathryn O'Reilly is  gripping  as Liz Morden"

Alan Henry - Broadwayworld.com (Toronto)

"The convicts, despite all their failings, are made almost immediately loveable thanks

to heartfelt performances by the likes of Kathryn O’Reilly

(who plays the gruff and foul-mouthed Liz Morden), David Newman

(playing affable pickpocket Robert Sideway)

and Richard Neale (playing conflicted convict-turned-hangman

Ketch Freeman)." Shazia Khan Wag Jag Royal Alexandra Toronto

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"the  stand out  performance was Kathryn O'Reilly as Liz Morden.

Along the way we witness her dispair, hoplessness, bravery, and loyalty.

In one scene she tells two other convicts about her life and how she ended up being transported.

It's done in such a broad vernacular that neither Elaine nor I understood a word. It was brilliant.

David Newman's performance as David Collins and Robert Sideway is also worth noting"

Sam Mooney - mooneytheatre.com

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"Kathryn O'Reilly, her face as sour as a crate of lemons, is at first hilarious,

then sympathetic, as the fearsome thief Liz Morden...

Sam Graham rivals O'Reilly for the show's standout performance as the ailing,

alcoholic midshipman Harry Brewer" Martin Marrow - theglobeandmail.com

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"Gee and O'Reilly are particularly amusing as the challenging criminals

Dabby Bryant and Liz Morden." Lauren Gillett - theatromania.ca

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"The acting honours go to the female contingent, especially Victoria Gee as feisty Dabby Bryant,

Anna Tierney as oitiable Duckling Smith,

and Kathryn O'Reilly as embittered renegade Liz Morden"

Keith Garebian Stageandpage.com

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"There are fine moments from Jessica Tomchack, Kathryn O'Reilly,

Simon Darwin, David Newman and Richard Neale"

Robert Cushman - arts.nationalpost.com

"Standout performances come from Jessica Tomchak as Clark’s protégée, the initially timid Mary,

who is enlivened and emboldened by her lead role, and

Kathryn O’Reilly as the witty and scowling Liz Morden, who performs a slow burn throughout the piece

as we learn more about her life and see her blossom emotionally.

O’Reilly’s performance is especially poignant and brutal as the audience is all too aware that

no matter how far the character comes on this journey,

she will remain a prisoner thousands of miles away from home for many years."

Niall Harman - Publicreviews.com Brighton Theatre Royal

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"As Liz Morden, who is about to be hanged for theft, Kathryn O’Reilly

spits venom (oh, yes, a lot of spitting actually goes on!).

With scowling face she positively fizzes with aggression and attitude."

Clare Brotherwood - Uktheatre.net Theatre Royal Windsor

"the wonderful, scene-stealing Kathryn O’Reilly as fiery Liz Morden,

who brought shouts of slighted laughter yet also moments of painful, stomach-kicking

silence in her dogged refusal to defend herself."

 Laura Peatman - The Play's The Thing

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"Kathryn O'Reilly charts the huge change in violent Liz Morden movingly"

David Nice

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"Kathryn O’Reily arcs the transition of the outspoken Liz Morden perfectly –

softening beautifully as the play progresses."

Jimmy Mac - Public Reviews

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"It's a classic production, focused on bringing out the comedy (Liz Morden,

played by Kathryn O'Reilly is particularly fine)."  

Jen Pawsey - Daily Info

"Kathryn O'Reilly shows quiet dignity and inner strength in adversity playing Liz Morden."  

Philip Fisher - British Theatre Guide