Play About My Dad 2006, Project Arts Centre, Dublin: "Although it is funny, warm, and even strangely detached there is an underlying rawness to this simple human story." "…Read delivers a gem of a little work that speaks to us for long after we have left it behind." Rachel Andrews, Sunday Tribune. "It’s a charming, well-observed piece… and it is not going to far to say that the seeming artlessness is very much the art that conceals art." Emer O’Kelly, Sunday Independent. "Read carries the whole thing off with nerveless assurance." Fintan O’Toole, The Irish Times. MORE

The Other Side 2003, Project Arts Centre, Dublin: "The cleverness lies in the interplay of lies and truth, the exploitation of our unconscious tendency to use visual information to check the veracity of what we are told." "(it) raises, in a gentle humorous and utterly unpretentious way, interesting questions about knowledge and language, reality and representation, fact and fiction." Fintan O’Toole, The Irish Times. "Directed with aplomb." "It’s a great idea and in READCO’s hands, is pulled off to superb effect." "The threads of the tale are worked through carefully and expertly, meaning there is never a glitch, never a lapse as the intricacies… are revealed." "This is experimental theatre at its best. Holding onto the successful elements of the conventional story based theatre, this show pushes boundaries without losing its audience in the process." Rachel Andrews, The Sunday Tribune.

"Not being able to see the other actress lends an air of increased suspense" "A brilliant and stimulating night out, The Other Side takes you well beyond conventional theatrical constraints." Patrick Brennan, The Irish Examiner. MORE

Human Stories 1-6 2001, Bewley’s Café Theatre: "The cast all produce very strong characterisations... the rough hewn style and structure is really funny, fresh and original." Evening Herald. "Taking hints on characterisation from the audience...these talented performers are clearly having a ball." The Irish Times. MORE

Living Space 2001, Venue - 23 Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin 1: "The impression given was that this had been a big experiment for (the company), and it is fervently hoped that they will continue with the madness at this or some other ‘bijou residence’ in Dublin in the future." Irish Theatre Magazine. MORE

Saint Aguna's 2000, Bewleys Café Theatre: "The co-ordination is so good that there is a suspicion of miracles about it...very funny and original." The IrishTimes. "A plucky adventure in improvised comedy." The Sunday Tribune. "Saint Aguna’s is a brave, madcap concept... with enough highlights, energy and innovation to make me take the company up on their challenge and go again." The Sunday Business Post. MORE

Romantic Friction 1997 Production, Dublin Fringe Festival : "Laugh? I nearly burst my breeches. The new comedy Romantic Friction...aroused levels of mirth that were positively indecent." Irish Independent. "Superb acting and direction showcase Read’s play to brilliant effect." Hot Press, Dublin. "...highly recommended for anyone who’s ever been in love or built their own furniture." Dublin Event Guide. "A rollicking parody of bodice-ripping pulp novels." The Sunday Times. "...one of the most pleasurable pieces I’ve seen." Evening Herald, Dublin.

1998 Production, Edinburgh Fringe & Irish Tour: "...one of the finest and funniest plays of the Festival... sharply written and hugely entertaining." The Scotsman. "Fast, furious and humorous the show is a delightful trawl through pulp fiction." Irish Times. 1999, Tristan Bates Theatre, London: "an irresistible riot of warmth, wit and skill." Time Out. MORE

The Lost Letters of a Victorian Lady 1996 Production, Dublin Fringe Festival: "The wonderfully developed plot allows the two supporting actors to portray several manic characters… in this delightful spoof." Irish Independent. "…these excellent, versatile performances should not be missed." Irish Times. "This farcical tale gets real belly laughs… Perfect lunchtime theatre." Aertel.

2004 Production, Bewleys Café Theatre: "An unashamed romp; it also has a strong satiric edge… very funny and clever." Sunday Independent. "Sharp, pacey comedy" "an endless flow of hilarity." Irish Times. "Michelle Read proves her worth as a comic writer in this superbly original romp… a blistering hour of comedy." Sunday Tribune. MORE