The Jungle Book - Neptune Theatre, Halifax, NS.
"The mothers’ lullabies in The Jungle Book are beautifully written and sung by Halifax native Blair Irwin (Dorothy in last year’s holiday show The Wizard of Oz) as the wolf mother..."
- Elissa Barnard, The Chronicle Herald
The Man in Black - The Panasonic Theatre, Toronto, ON.
"Barker and Blair Irwin sizzled when they sang Long Legged Guitar Pickin’ Man."
- Sam Mooney, Mooney on Theatre
"One of the best sections here... is a rip-roaring gospel medley, in which the back-up ladies (Michelle Berting and Blair Irwin, both locally recruited) also do themselves proud; as they also do when duetting with the star on Jackson and If I Were a Carpenter. The latter, which I've never associated with Cash, sounds much more attractive here than it ever did as a solo."
- Robert Cushman, The National Post
The Wizard of Oz - Neptune Theatre, Halifax, NS.
"Blair Irwin is perfect in the role of spunky Dorothy Gale..." - Kate Watson, The Coast
"... four strong, in-the-moment leads: Halifax native Blair Irwin as an innocent and passionate Dorothy Gale..."
- Elissa Barnard, The Chronicle Herald
"Blair Irwin played Dorothy with a lovely earnestness and a gorgeous singing voice."
- www.aliceinparislovesartandtea.blogspot.com
"... Blair Irwin’s pure and intimate rendering of Over the Rainbow..."
- Elissa Barnard, The Chronicle Herald
"...it’s a credit to Irwin for controlling [the dog] so well and letting the unexpected happen..."
- Elissa Barnard, The Chronicle Herald
"Blair Irwin, who played Dorothy, has a gorgeous voice."
- Jill Mader, www.couchtimewithjill.com
Peter Pan - Neptune Theatre, Halifax, NS.
"Blair Irwin, as Wendy, puts her heart and soul into a tender lullaby..."
- Elissa Barnard, The Chronicle Herald
"Peter Pan has a touching ending, again due to Irwin's evocative Wendy..."
- Elissa Barnard, The Chronicle Herald
"Blair Irwin's Wendy is a lovely mix of child and woman."
- Kate Watson, The Coast
The Wizard of Oz - The Citadel Theatre, Edmonton, AB.
"[Irwin's] voice is sure to impress" - Jessica Earle, See Magazine
"Irwin is a plucky, steadfast sort of Dorothy with a lovely affecting and unaffected quality (and voice)."
- Liz Nicholls, Edmonton Journal
"Blair Irwin's soaring voice helps her come out ahead of a scene-stealing pooch in The Citadel's production of The Wizard of Oz." - Jessica Earle, See Magazine"
Emily - Talk is Free Theatre, Barrie, ON.
"…Blair Irwin a charmer…" – Gary Smith, The Hamilton Spectator
"Irwin shines …. Instantly believable, loveable and relatable, Irwin creates a passionate portrait, ushering even the most reluctant into the world of a young girl in search of herself" – Lucy Purdy, Innisfil Journal
"She sparkles…" – Patrick Patterson, Northumberland Weekly
Broadway Treasures - Red Barn Theatre, Jackson's Point, ON.
"Blair Irwin belted out a version of "Cabaret" to out-do Liza Minelli before going on to sing a rendition of "Memory" from Cats as beautiful as any recording I've ever heard." – Elaine Jackson, The Georgina Advocate
Once Upon a Mattress - The Chester Playhouse, Chester, NS.
"Irwin… is a powerhouse of energy with a great Broadway-style voice" - Elissa Barnard, The Chronicle Herald
Anne of Green Gables - The Stirling Festival Theatre, Stirling, ON.
“Blair Irwin is a perfect Anne Shirley and has a glorious singing voice…" - Louise Livingstone, The Community Press
"Blair Irwin is a sparkling Anne Shirley, whose powerful presence is felt the moment she steps on stage" – Jennifer Bell, The Intelligencer
