Some quotes for his work in the U.K. :
THE SEAGULL
"Michael Beckley is superb as the unhinged Shamrayev."
BLUE-ORANGE
"Putting in the stand-out performance is Michael Beckley..."
BURIED CHILD
"...gives the role strength and authority...intimidating every scene with suspense
and unpredictability..."
ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST

"a gravelly-voiced, manic tour-de-force"

MASTER CLASS

"Beckley imposes himself immediately as the cool, dispassionate, carping Zhdanov..."

BREAKFAST WITH JONNY WILKINSON
"Best of all is Michael Beckley as Matt, the psychotic Aussie fan..."
MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG
"Beckley...immediately grabs your eye..."

And Australia:
ALIVE AT WILLIAMSTOWN PIER
"The central character is played at ... virtuoso level by Michael Beckley..."
BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY
"The dynamic duo of Daly and Beckley steal the show..."
"Beckley gives  a very fine comic performance..."

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THE SEAGULL - Southwark Playhouse, London 

The Guardian  ★★★★
"This Seagull flies with the best."
"The production is meticulous, but appears effortless."

The Times  ★★★★
"A terrific cast altogether."
"It's another Southwark hit."

The Telegraph    ★★★★
"...colloquial, sexy and downright perceptive..."
"...an expertly-cast production..."

What's On Stage.com  ★★★★
"Director Russell Bolam ...allows his very able cast to shine. The supporting characters are a joy."

The Observer  
"...an unmissable occasion..."
"...(a) sly and absorbing production..."

The Independent
"...a qualified success...as is the company..."

The Public Reviews
"Michael Beckley is superb as the unhinged Shamrayev."
"The ensemble cast...is top notch."

BLUE/ORANGE  - Yorkshire Playhouse

Yorkshire Evening Post - May 3, 2012
"Beckley...puts in an absolutely first-rate performance..."
"...he is captivating and perfectly unsettling..."
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Backstage Pass - May 2, 2012
"Putting in the stand-out performance is Michael Beckley..."
"...brilliantly portrayed..."
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The Press - May 2, 2012
"...every last bit of juice squeezed out of Penhall's outrageously candid play by Forster's cast."
"...you would be mad to miss it."
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York Mix - April 25, 2012
This is an article. 
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BURIED CHILD - Curve, Leicester

The Guardian - November 17, 2011
"Beckley is perfectly terrifying..."
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The Stage - November 16, 2011
"Beckley is imposing and daunting as Bradley..."
"...gives the role strength and authority...intimidating every scene with suspense and unpredictability..."
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The British Theatre Guide -  Nov 17, 2011
"Equally compelling is Michael Beckley..."
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The Good Review - November 17, 2011
"...the cast is incredible..."
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ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST - 

Curve, Leicester

National Press:
The Stage - October 24, 2011
"Beckley is fantastic as the strong-willed McMurphy...beautifully endearing"
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Local Press:

Western Park Gazette

"a gravelly-voiced, manic tour-de-force"

Cool As: Leicester

"Beckley managed to play it just right."

Pukaar News

"...his performance as McMurphy never falters..."

MASTER CLASS - Derby Playhouse

The Guardian
The Guardian's Pick of the Week.
The Times
Included in This Week's Top Five
The Daily Telegraph
"David Pownall's enthralling drama has been given a tense, gripping revival by Stephen Edwards..."
BBC Radio
"Fantastically well-performed...it's such a good show..."
The Stage ★★★★
"Magnificent. Four stars."

BREAKFAST WITH JONNY WILKINSON - 

The Menier, London

The Sunday Times ★★★★

The Spectator - May 20, 2006
"Best of all is Michael Beckley as Matt..."
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The Sun - May 12, 2006
"Norman Pace and Michael Beckley are outstanding."

The Telegraph - May 1, 2006
"Michael Beckley offers particularly good value as Matt."

What's On Stage - 2006
"Michael Beckley relishes his role as the  over-competitive, lager-swilling Matt."

MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG - 

Derby Playhouse

The Stage ★★★★★
"Another five-star  Sondheim from Karen Louise Hebden."

The Guardian ★★★★

Broadway World
"Michael Beckley is the most naturalistic ... a subtle performance of Joe Josephson."

Derby Telegraph
"Beckley...immediately grabs your eye..."


AUSTRALIA

ALIVE AT WILLIAMSTOWN PIER - 

Griffin Theatre Company, Sydney

The Daily Telegraph
"As Dave, Beckley deserves the strongest praise, reading the role with the
right amount of compassion and deprecation."

The Australian
"Beckley is excellent ... his performance traces the highs and lows so well."

The Australian Jewish News
"The central character of Dave is played at ... virtuoso level by Michael Beckley... deeply moving."

91.5 FM Radio
"Beckley is absolutely magnificent as manic-depressive Dave ... awe-inspiring. "

THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY

Hayes Theatre, Sydney

Sydney Arts Guide
"Beckley's 'Charlie' is the funnist character in the play ... a very fine comic performance."

Time Out
"Beckley and Daly deliver perfectly calibrated performances ... their numbers manage to steal
the moment every time."

Limelight
"Daly and Beckley are very funny ... the deadpan way Beckley delivers Charlie's dry humour
is delicious."

State Of The Art
"The dynamic duo of Beckley and Daly steal the show ... with impressive musical performances to boot."