“Stapleton is superb as he easily flips from American heir-apparent Sir Henry to Inspector Lestrade. At one point he even plays dual roles at the same time without skipping a beat. He fills the stage as the boisterous Texan while managing to keep a balance between a variety of smaller parts.”

“Matt Stapleton brings all the best qualities of a Brit as Astley.”

“Matt Stapleton as Fred has a Jason Bateman quality to his performance... a subtle comedy.”

“Particularly notable is Matt Stapleton, whose wide-eyed disbelief when recounting one date’s eating habits prompts guffaws, particularly when he contemplates seeing her again.”

“The young and arresting presence of Mercutio as played by Matt Stapleton almost turns the play over into his hands. His death scene, with its classic renunciation of both families, was both brilliant and effective.”

“Kudos...to Matt Stapleton, whose Mercutio is broad, bold and bawdy, the best acting job of the production.”

“Matt Stapleton brings great energy to Mercutio and makes his flippancy a sign of confidence rather than of arrogance.”

“This play does have one perfect moment. It is when Matt Stapleton, as Mercutio, calls out for the missing Romeo. It is a comic scene, and Stapleton reads it just right, giving the Shakespearian cadences a truly natural reading that doesn’t feel forced or silly.”

“An extremely gifted actor. His work ethic, commitment to the script, and ability to engage with his fellow actors makes working with him a profound pleasure. The choices he makes are always insightful and grounded in the truth of the character he is portraying. We’d selfishly prefer to be the only company he ever works with.”

“As Gisborne, Matt Stapleton’s prissy de meanor conveyed his cowardice even to the littlest playgoers.”