Elijah Williams

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IF WE GOT SOME MORE COCAIN I COULD SHOW YOU HOW I LOVE YOU "Elijah Williams gives a magnificent performance as the younger, gentler, bi-sexual Casey. His vulnerability is endearing." BRONWYN FULLERTON "The actors at the heart of this piece are the truly excellent Eddie Orton and Elijah Williams. These men are the heart of this play and their performances are electric. Eddie Orton's bubbling rage mixed with boyish charm is utterly captivating and Elijah Williams' ability to say little and convey a lot is on display here. The fearless and vulnerable performances of these two men is worth the price of the ticket alone." "Williams makes the younger, closeted Casey a far gentler and kinder character than Mikey, despite his similar social background. Perhaps he’s gentler because he hasn’t yet had to stake his claim to life in the same ways as Mikey." "Working more quietly but just as intensely, Williams’ Casey is the best performance I’ve seen from this talented actor to date." Jason Blake "Elijah Williams is powerful as Casey, impressive with the depth he is able to convey, for a personality that keeps becoming richer as the show goes on. Chemistry between the two is excellent, and the rigour that they bring to the stage is simply riveting." Suzy Wrong BLACK JESUS The performance by Elijah Williams is electrifying. His raw energy, towering physical presence and passionate characterisation crafts the troubled and conflicted personality of Gabriel Chibamu. His agile movements and charismatic authority are testament to the force and magnitude of his professional theatre debut. This is a performance of theatrical significance and magic. Rose Niland, Special Features NSW, The Culture Concept Circle Sydney morning herald "The performances are very sharp. Williams, in what amounts to his Sydney stage debut, plays the charismatic Gabriel with appropriate and sometimes unnerving ferocity." https://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/theatre/black-jesus-an-absorbing-play-about-violence-in-mugabes-zimbabwe-20160508-gop2qv.html Leading man Elijah Williams impresses with his immense agility in both physical and emotional terms. It is a vigorous but measured performance, magnetic in its allure, and disarming in its authenticity. Williams’ ability to engross with an extravagant sense of theatricality while keeping us convinced of the psychological accuracy that he depicts, is the highlight of the show and delightfully thrilling to witness. — Suzy Wrong, Suzy Goes See "The political nakedness of the play’s concern are carried by the muscularity of the playing and is worth your attention. Put Black Jesus on your list to see." — Kevin Jackson http://www.altmedia.net.au/sydney-theatre-becomes-more-colourful/115442 THE RLLING STONE "Elijah Williams makes such a lovely Dembe here. Young yet certain, discomforted but courageous his character work is delightful to watch. Through the play, his Dembe will be sure in places, conflicted in others but always with a true heart and an empathetic spirit." "Williams is heart-breakingly convincing in this role, revealing the anguish of impossible decisions and the effects they will have."