Jonathan Lynn

An evening with Jonathan Lynn
Gerry Moran Column, Kilkenny People Aug 28th 2008
Jonathan Lynn is a Kilkenny man who emigrated to Canada where he is a set designer with the Toronto Irish Players theatre, among other things. One of those other things is his acting ability. A master of the monologue, wonderful mimic and a musician to boot he entertained a rapt and appreciative audience on a recent visit home.
Jonathan Lynn is as good as they come and his one-man show, The Spoken Word, includes excerpts from Robert Service, Percy French, Brian Friel, Brendan Behan, John B Keane and Patrick Kavanagh to name but a few, not to mention his own original work. This was entertainment with a capital E and the man deserves a bigger audience than Bollards which was chock-a-block.
Perhaps our Arts Festival folk might take a look at this talented man, this local talented man, and find a spot for him in next year’s festival. The Castle Tower would be a perfect venue and Jonathan Lynn I guarantee you will not disappoint.
Jonathan who was on a flying visit to Kilkenny presently has a play about Tom Moore, the Bard of Ireland (and a man with huge Kilkenny connections) in production in Toronto – a play I’d dearly like to see performed sometime on the stage of our own Watergate Theatre.

- The Kilkenny People

Brilliant dear Jonathan. You brought a great honour to our house, our city and our culture.
John Maxwell, Owner Allen’s Restaurant
A master of the monologue, wonderful mimic and musician to boot. This was entertainment with a capital E.
Gerry Moran, columnist, The Kilkenny People
I have been a fan of Jonathan’s since first hearing him tell his Irish stories. Try to take in one of his shows—you’ll love it and, like me, want to come back for more.
Sean Murphy, Irish Person of the Year 2007
Jonathan Lynn , I believe, is the greatest Spoken Word Artist in this country and I learned everything I know from him.
Holmes Hooke, Artistic Director, Hugh’s Room, Toronto - Critics