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selected reviews
well behaved women
sound designer • michelle guthrie presents • hayes theatre
"from the whispy tones of the hand shaker, through the woody notes of the guitar onto the sonant depth of the double bass, one knows immediately this is going to be an evening of musical excellence. ...the orchestrations are gorgeous. ...yovich’s hua li hopes for her daughter in danger without disapproval as the soft beater on the top hat rings with martial overtones. the fear in the left-hand keyboard repetitions as cathy overcomes instinct is mighty and powerful." 4 ½ grey cardigans ★★★★☆
reviews by judith
"with blazey best as director, melanie liertz as designer, jasmine rikz as lighting designer, david grigg as sound designer and adrienne patterson as stage manager, the line-up both out the front and backstage is as good as it gets."
deborah jones - limelight magazine
"at a time when women's voices are still struggling to be heard, new york based australian composer and lyricist carmel dean's well-behaved women is a wonderful battle cry of ballads about famous females from history to inspire modern generations to continue to break down the barriers."
jade kops - broadway world
outdated
sound designer • ensemble theatre
"david grigg's sound design is kept to an unobtrusive undertone that subtly gives scenes ambience, from background music and chatter in cafes and bars to outdoor sounds."
jade kops - broadway world
"one of the things I loved about outdated is that it is not sugar-coated. the asinine voiceover from the ‘you plus me’ dating app, with its tips on profiles and photographs, is horribly believable. i also loved the joyous moments courtesy of a karaoke app, which gave full rein to gordon’s song and dance capabilities, as well as some of the slickest scene changes an audience could ever hope for. sharply directed with never a dull moment, this play will resonate with anyone who has used internet or app dating, and should make anyone who hasn’t very grateful!."
carrie kablean - megaphone oz
"outdated is unwavering in its commitment to laughter and optimism."
deborah jones - limelight magazine
"the introduction of music, physical comedy and some hilarious choreography in a vertical bed was a much-needed tonic."
david spicer - stage whispers
the things i could never tell steven
sound designer • national theatre of parramatta
"the one act musical set a lively and engaging pace. It had compelling drama, humour and strong songs. i was interested in the characters. there were nice tunes in there and entertaining lyrics."
david spicer - stage whispers
"the national theatre of parramatta never fails to impress in terms of its creative design."
christina donoghue - theatre now
"the things i could never tell steven is a wonderful expression of the challenges of human connection and is perfect piece of live theatre for a community emerging from social isolation and challenging communication channels."
jade kops - broadway world
les miserables
sound designer • packemin productions • riverside theatre
"david grigg’s sound design ensures the overall balance between voice and accompaniment is on the mark."
tim garratt - theatre people
"in tandem with sean clarke’s lighting design and david grigg’s sound design, the audience was transported into nineteenth century france."
lily stokes - theatre travels
mamma mia!
sound designer • packemin productions • riverside theatre
"special credit must be given to the sound and lighting engineers whose skilful work compounds to the high quality of the musical."
mark morellini - cityhub
Broadway World Regional 'Best Sound Design - Musical' award.
jesus christ superstar
sound designer • packemin productions • riverside theatre
“…david grigg’s sound design is possibly one of the better ones heard on sydney stages of late with focus on ensuring rice’s detailed text is not missed whilst the chamber orchestra performing backstage are blended to give the impression of a fuller sound in order to match lloyd webber’s original large orchestra compositions.”
jade kops - broadway world
“sound design by david grigg allows the music to pierce you at your core but still hear every word on stage. It’s a roof-shaking, wall-quaking night at the theatre.”
alana kaye - theatre now
“the audio mix is of superior quality... It is a technically dazzling show on every level."
4 ½ stars ★★★★☆
judith greenaway - arts hub
“…its dynamic score is powerfully reproduced by musical director peter hayward and his orchestra. coupled with David Grigg’s loud and clear sound design, it provides a concert-like experience for the audience."
tim garratt - theatre people
"overall the sound quality and band were crystal clear..."
david spicer - stage whispers
evie may
associate sound designer • hayes theatre
"the concealed band can be easily heard throughout. … it’s a lovely little show and a nice australian addition to the theatre scene right now."
alana kaye - theatre now
"…the design and tech gently travel the character and the narrative. ...and a splendidly designed audio mix, the production has the seamless finesse which allows uninhibited absorption in the music… this is an entertaining, crafted, timely and relevant work." ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
judith greenaway - arts hub
"there was a time when the hayes theatre company productions over-amplified the sound for this tiny space. In more recent times this has been corrected and with this production is perfected. a new australian musical is to be celebrated and this most welcome production comes highly recommended."
ben apfelbaum - sydney arts guide
she loves me
sound designer • hayes theatre & new musicals australia
"...[steven kreamer]'s team of musicians, along with david grigg’s sound design, deliver for our ears, an unexpectedly rich and exciting experience."
suzy wrong - suzy goes see
"sound designer david grigg allows us to be immersed into the world of the shop and those in it with a complex and intricate design.
alana kaye - theatre now
"...[steven kreamer]'s choice of instruments and keyboard stylings gives a period feel to the audio (designer: david grigg) which was extremely well mixed last night. that reverb in ‘vanilla ice cream’ was perfection. ...she loves me is a feast for the senses that is not to be missed
judith greenaway - sydney arts guide
the rich scores loses little in downsizing to a six-piece band, under musical director steven kreamer. In fact, even after streaming the recent lavish Broadway revival, there appears little missing from the hayes’ telling. ★★★★
jason whittaker - daily review
this production of she loves me has the high standard of quality care and presentation that the hayes theatre is becoming famous for.
kevin jackson’s theatre diary
the hayes theatre is giving audiences the opportunity to see a rarely performed musical that’s quaint, unusual, well-produced and extremely entertaining, mainly due to the exceptional team involved.
ron lee - sydney chic
legally blonde the musical
sound designer • packemin productions • riverside theatre
"the sets are clever and effective, the choreography is impressive and the sound and lighting technicians are on point."
rita rratovich - city hub sydney
"the technical side of the show ties everything together. david grigg’s sound design allowed us to hear the characters clearly within the theatre." 4.5/5 stars ★★★★☆
susana danielle
