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I don't need to write a voluminous testimonial about Clodagh Bowyer. I can do it in two words. If you are a director reading this: cast Clodagh. That's it. If you need someone to anchor your show: cast Clodagh. If you need someone who can somehow simultaneously be earth & sky, dark & luminous, sexy & practical: cast Clodagh. If you need someone who can take your shaky, inarticulate, run-on notes and come back the next day with more clarity & depth than you even thought you wanted: cast Clodagh. That's it. Please trust me. Stop looking now and just cast Clodagh. You'll thank me later.
--Kevin Kittle Director "Beyond the Pale"
Bowyer with her tall height, regal bearing and low-pitched voice presents quite a contrast...from heart-warming comedy to heartbreaking poignance--The Irish Voice on "The Bells of Christmas" at Irish Rep.
When I saw Clodagh recently on stage (Symphony Space) it occurred to me they did not need lighting as the whole place lit up when she entered. She is a magnetic performer-versatile, funny and a very committed professional who makes it all look so easy. All of us theater folk old and young can learn from attending any of her performances. Tony Emmy Oscar here comes Clodagh--Malachy McCourt
"...the statuesque (Clodagh) Bowyer...is terrific!"--The Daily Record on "Grace & Glorie"
Clodagh Bowyer...brings wit!--Backstage
Reviews on "The Shuaghraughn"--The Storm Theater-TIMES SQUARE
The NewYorker--"Comic melodrama, an energetic production,...elaborate plot...the cast, under the direction of Peter Dobbins, delivers likeable, admirably low shtick performances that keep things entertaining"
Irish Echo--"Director Dobbins has been extremely fortunate with his casting. Just as fine is Clodagh Bowyer...steadfastly loyal and loving"
NewYorkTheatre.com--"Theatrical magic going on at The Storm Theatre of a pure and rare variety...in all its pixilated, blarney spouting glory, just as it ought to be seen....edge of your seat, fast-paced adventure & just might bring a tear to your sentimental eye...gloriously extraordinary...old-fashioned, unabashed charm"
Irish Voice--"Other standouts in this lively romp include Clodagh Bowyer"
Warner Brothers' Rob Russell, "The Shaughraun was absolutely delightful and fun, and the cast was brilliant! Mrs. O'Kelly (Clodagh Bowyer) was mesmerizing! I'd see it again and again. Totally worth the ticket!"
Joe Franklin Legendary Radio/Talk show host, "The Shaughraun was sensational! Terrific talent all the way through the cast. What fun!"
Backstage--"For those who think Irish playwrighting consists largely of boozers gabbing blarney, enlighten yourself with The Shaughraun. Clodagh Bowyer...brings wit!"
Curtain Up--"The Shaughraun is an important piece of theater history...ClodaghBowyer...comic contrast!"
Clodagh Bowyer In "To Kill a Mockingbird". This was a particularly impressive interpretation of an essentially difficult role.--Cork Examiner
Clodagh did so much more than fill the role of Marian---she filled the whole world of the play with her presence. Her acting transparent, her emotions translucent: one feels in the presence of true, confident and mature talent: her emotions emerge fully nuanced while her intellect shimmers on stage.--Barbara Hammond, Playwright
"We needed an exceptionally strong actress and when we auditioned Clodagh for the part, we realized she was right for the job."--Fiona O'Conner, Director
Clodagh Bowyer is effective in suggesting that Sarah, the rather self-assured wife, and Dolores, the "lovely whore", are merely variations upon a theme rather than multiple personalities.--BuffalloNews
As for the impish, yet sympathetic Varvara (in "The Storm" by Ostrovsky),...Clodagh Bowyer is gaiety itself!--The Kerryman Newspaper