Adelaide Theatre Guide
THE WAY OF THE CROSS
by Benjamin Orchard / March 2013
...The acting of Andrew James Crispe is as affectingly candid as his singing. He brings exactly the right measure of strength, warmth and dignity to the role of Jesus, never coming across as pompous or condescending...
GLAM Adelaide
THE SECRET GARDEN
by Barry Lenny / February 2013
...Andrew James Crispe, who maintains a convincing air of austerity, authority, and a barely hidden avarice throughout the performance, plays Dr. Neville Craven...
Adelaide Theatre Guide
THE SECRET GARDEN
by Benjamin Orchard / February 2013
...Andrew James Crispe delivers surprisingly a subtle and nuanced performance, in role that lesser actors might pitch to the audience as a moustache twirling villains...
Adelaide Theatre Guide
INTO THE WOODS
by Brian Godfrey / October 2012
...Andrew James Crispe gives a very good performance as the Mysterious Man...
TASA Online
ANNIE
by Fran Edwards / January 2012
...Andrew James Crispe willingly lent his talents to this very worthwhile enterprise, bringing the focus needed to the pivotal role, which along with the role of Annie gives the story heart.
Kryztoff Raw
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
by Miriam K. / October 2011
...As the title character, Andrew James Crispe is charming. Crispe gives a powerful performance, both physically and vocally, and also brings great emotion and vulnerability to the role...
The Barefoot Review
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
by Paul Rodda / October 2011
...Despite being almost entirely concealed behind a tonne of makeup and dreadlocks, Andrew James Crispe, as the Beast, demonstrated powerful emotional reach and depth. Crispe's voice is also amazing and a perfect casting in this role...
Australian Stage
THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE
by Peter Bleby / May 2010
...The Policemen need to be seen to be believed! Led by slim Sergeant Andrew James Crispe who has an agile talent for silliness, they eschew any traditional poses of the policeman's lot, and bring Act 2 to the edge of farce without ever going over the top...
To air Radio Adelaide
URINETOWN
by Mykyta / September 2008
...Urinetown starts with police officer Lockstock, Andrew James Crispe, as a Chorus introducing the show with a Brechtian song that points out the play's dramatic structure. Crispe has a nice strong voice and a good physical presence and the full company assembles for an impressive opening number...
Adelaide Now
URINETOWN
by Matt Byrne / September 2008
...Andrew James Crispe is outstanding as the copper and narrator, Officer Lockstock, pitching a perfect performance as he guides the audience through the sewers of Urinetown's corrupt tax network...
Adelaide Theatre Guide
URINETOWN
by Richard Flynn / September 2008
...Andrew James Crispe is outstanding as the ever present Officer Lockstock...
Australian Stage
LES MISERABLE
by Peter Bleby / May 2008
...Andrew James Crispe brought a strong, fine voice and portrayal to the role of Marius...
Rosies Letter - 2007
OKLAHOMA
Dear Andrew,
I felt I had to write to tell you how impressed I was with your performance in "Oklahoma" last night.
You always seem to play down verbal compliments, so I thought if I put it down on paper, you would
not be able to dismiss it quite so easily. ...
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