STONES IN HIS POCKETS Reviews, 2009

The whole cast consists of just 2 actors, who play all 15 characters. The different parts are brilliantly sustained by David Caves and Jack Reynolds (nouse.co.uk)

The two actors had the incredible task of playing 15 different characters between them. This was no mean feat, which, I think, was flawlessly achieved by Caves and Reynolds. (The Yorker)

Both Caves and Reynolds are very good, building from a low-key start through their picture gallery of impressions to an energetic version of country dancing (which fully deserves its applause) and curtain calls taken in character.

The energetic and resourceful David Caves and Jack Reynolds skilfully play every single character in the play, changing stance, voice and expression to clearly define their role. It was a great exhibition by two very talented actors. (Kings Lanley)

But by not cluttering the stage the audience could concentrate on Caves' and Reynolds' sparkling repartee.

But David Caves and Jack Reynolds have enough talent to fill a dozen theatres unaided, flitting effortlessly and seamlessly between numerous personas.

David Caves (Charlie Conlon) and the engaging Jack Reynolds (Jake Quinn) are both superb as they mimic the dozen or so characters both from the film set and the village community, including a great scene between the leading lady Caroline Giovanni and Jake! Particular favourite moments that stand out were Aisling the ambitious Production Assistant admirably played by Jack Reynolds and a brilliant portrayal of a barn style/riverdance by the two of them. (Exeter - Remote Goat).

Their facial expressions, grimaces, accents and costume changes made light work of a potentially disastrous situation providing an array of laugh-out-loud moments and side-splitting giggles. They also bounced off each other perfectly, bringing to the fore a great double act that had the audience totally engaged.(This is Staffordshire)

Check out this link for a short film about the Somme:

http://www.vimeo.com/822828

or another version here:

http://exposureroom.com/members/philipbloom.aspx/assets/ae42bbb0c56744548bf17dc4bbc094be/

OTHER REVIEWS

...Jack Reynolds shows attractive dash and sensitivity as the jaunty gypsy groom Harry...                                                                                                                                                              Jon Holiday on Seize The Day, June 2006

....including Theatr Iolo’s excellent 18th Birthday revival of The Room by Paul Conway, which benefits from some outstanding performances from Anna Joseph, Steve Hickman and Jack Reynolds.
David Adams on The Room, October 2005

The production itself would not be as effective if it weren’t for Steve Davis’s sharp direction and some sensitive playing from Enid Gruffudd, Rhodri Evan, Lizzie Rogan and Jack Reynolds.                                                                                                                                                David Adams on Another Place, April 2004 

The atmosphere between Reynolds and Speake, Speake and Miles, and Reynolds and Wix are icily cold, adding a great deal of tension to the show. In a word, excellent.                                                                                                                                           Cathryn Scott on Abigail's Party, May 2003 

And opposite is the equally compelling movement of Jack Reynolds’ Romeo, who greets us as an adolescent puppy, and then is caught by the mystery of love’s web. These two fine actors do real justice to this most famous of love stories.                                                                                 Tom Nissley on Romeo and Juliet,  September 2001

....a stirring and unmissable production. The acting is so strong that it leaves a visibly moved audience in the auditorium.                                                                                                            Hannah Neidle on Lovers, November 2000

All the actors show themselves able to meet the challenge presented by their roles, in particular Jack Reynolds. His depth of commitment to the role is rewarded by an impressive sincerity and emotion in the acting.                                                                                             Edmund Richardson on Rat in The Skull, 2000