THE THIEF
2004

The Thief"O'Reilly is thoroughly watchable as Vince, gearing up for his big moment - and so he draws the audience in before taking a deep breath and plunging into his greatest challenge."
Belfast Telegraph, March 2004

"At the centre of this madcap one-man show is Michael O'Reilly's engaging Vince, the original thinking man."
Sunday Life, March 2004

"The tricks are entertaining, the 'stars' show what good sports they are and Vince realises his dream."
Belfast Telegraph, March 2004

"An evening of barely controlled craziness, which contains some genuine gems of humour and wonder. Strange, very strange."
The Irish Times, March 2004

"Well worth seeing, The Thief is an enjoyable and curious little piece that prompts smiles of childish delight at it's conceits, and is very slick in it's execution."
Coleraine Times, March 2004

"Big Telly's zany new one man show, begs, borrows and steals from theatre from television and from movies In O'Reilly they have found the perfect fall-guy and accomplice."
The Irish Times, March 2004

"Big Telly deserves credit for creating something fresh in Northern Ireland drama."
Coleraine Times, March 2004

"O'Reilly's engaging loose- limbed presence."
The Irish Times, March 2004

"...at this point the play gives full rein to O'Reilly's enjoyable performance as the over-excited Vince... O'Reilly is an enjoyable and entertaining magician and really knows how to work a crowd."
Coleraine Times, March 2004

"It features a delightful performance at its heart."
Coleraine Times, March 2004