Into The Woods (2018):

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Louise Olley is spectacular as Rapunzel, her crystalline soprano ringing out around the space, she is wonderfully sweet, and sporting a long rope of blonde hair, she is a typical storybook Princess in the making." Talk Stagey To Me

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9 to 5 The Musical (2017):

"Standout performances come from Louise Olley who plays the once hated secretary turned hero, Doralee. Olley's voice and stage presence radiates throughout and brings such a wonderful complexity to the role." West End Wilma

 

"Louise Olley was practically bursting with the vitality of Doralee and her frustration at untapped potential. Olley had a strong country voice and played to perfection the perpetually optimistic backwoods Barbie with hidden depths." London Pub Theatres

 

"Louise Olley's Doralee is an utterly radiant stage presence, delivering the kind of direct eye contact that could leave a boy questioning his sexual preferences." My Theatre Mates

 

"Olley shines as she channels Parton's warmth and energy as Doralee." BritishTheatre.com

 

"Louise Olley as Doralee puts in the right balance of Dolly Parton (who played Doralee in the film) and her own spin on the character. She's sweet with an edge and "Backwards Barbie" is one of the highlights of the show, such a beautiful musical number which plays to Oley's many strengths." Break A Leg.

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Beauty & the Beast (2016):

 

“Lead Louise Olley, who plays Belle, stands out with her enchanting smile and dazzling voice - she wouldn't be out of place in a Disney movie.” East Anglian Daily Times.

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Dreamboats & Miniskirts (2015):

 

“Without question the star of the show is Louise Olley, also returning to her part as Sue. She oozes stage presence from every pore and gives an utterly truthful and engaging performance throughout. She delivers her songs with effortless precision and musically enchants like a siren of the sea. This lady is a star!”, Rob Holcroft, 'Cheer' Theatre Reviews.

 

“Stand out performances were Louise Olley as Sue who lit up every scene she appeared in”, Andy Bramfitt, What's On Northeast.

 

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“Crystal-toned Louise Olley is radiant as Sue”, Martin Gray, All Edinburgh Theatre.

 

“Special mention goes to Louise Olley (Sue) who has toured previously as the same character in Dreamboats and Petticoats, her performance is confident and for me she had by far the most stage presence.” Manchester's Finest.

 

“Louise Olley gives a stand out performance; her vocals are great and she simply oozes stage presence in the ensemble numbers.” Emily Mae Winters, Bargain Theatreland.

 

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Dreamboats & Petticoats (2014):

 

“Olley, in particular, does great work as a kind of hybrid creation somewhere between Barbara Windsor and Dusty Springfield.“ Colin Blumenau, ‘Local Secrets’, Cambridge.

 

“Acting-wise, the beautiful Louise Olley provokes laughter with her on-point portrayal of ‘Runaround Sue’, the school’s resident Queen Bee” Amy Anderson, 'Flecking'.

 

 

“As Bobby’s teenage crush Sue, Louise Olley is all curves and curls with a wiggle in her step; the epitome of every teenage boy’s fantasy.” West End Wilma.

 

“Louise Olley is great as Sue; chaste but often caught and a fine singer.” Richard Perry, Western Park Gazette.

 

“There were, however, some rising stars in the seemingly young cast: stand-out credit goes to Louise Olley playing Sue for her wonderful tone and natural energy” Alex Exeter, So So Gay.

 

"There were some highly impressive performances among them, Louise Olley (Sue) and Laura Sillett (Donna) both have strong, assured singing voices and provided highlights...Not only were they excellent musically, they also possess almost perfect comic timing and are both names to watch out for in the future, we’re sure.” Helen and Garry McWilliams, ‘Break a Leg Review Blog’.

 

“Louise Olley shines, belting out a couple of classics and dancing like there’s no tomorrow, as flighty and misunderstood Sue.” Brad Barnes, Peterborough Telegraph.

 

“Olley and Colthart have both an individual and combined presence that simply commands the stage. Their raw chemistry is in tune with the sultry sounds of the 60s, and their scenes together are perhaps the most enjoyable to watch.” Aoife O’Driscoll, The Upcoming.

 

 

How To Succeed in Business Without Really Trying (2012):

 

“But there are two outstanding performers who, for me, steal the show. Chris Kiely as J.B. Biggley’s nephew, Bud Frump and Louise Olley as Hedy La Rue. They equally brighten the stage upon entrance and the portrayals of their respective characters are fantastic. Louise’s accent, gait and general demeanour are spot on... Both are vocally impressive and an absolute delight to watch and listen to.” Guildford Dragon.