Brandon Lee Sears excels as Donkey - a well - loved character that the children (and adults alike) in the audience visibly sat up in their seats for, as soon as he made his first entrance. With effortless physicality (occasionally moving on all-fours), strong comedic timing and silky smooth vocals, Sears is the perfect contrast to Lawrence’s Shrek.

- Hannah Davidson, Theatre Scotland

Brandon Lee Sears as Donkey brings comic relief and infectious energy to the stage. From his witty one-liners to his show-stopping musical numbers, Sears’ performance is a wonderful addition to the production, leaving audiences in stitches and begging for more.

- Luxe Magazine

Brandon Lee Sears as Donkey was amazing, he has the wit and timing of Donkey in the film, but also brings a zest to the role that is uniquely his own.

- Alice Walker, Liverpool Echo

  • “ Brandon Lee Sears is exceptional as Jimmy…Sears dominates the Empire's stage with an impressive mix of powerful vocals, exuberant dancing and emotive acting...He's entirely convincing.”

    - Jess Flaherty, Liverpool Echo

  • "Brandon Lee Sears' performance as larger-than-life soul singer Jimmy Early also deserves a mention. He wins the biggest laughs of the night with his outrageously flirty and energetic persona, while also representing frustrations that come from catering to white audiences for the sake of commercial success."

    – Kavita Ashton, Visit Bristol

  • "Performing as the leading man of the Dreamettes and their icon in the first act, Brandon Lee Sears has such energy in this role. He dances and flips his way through his numbers and provides great comedy with his stage presence through the first half, it's a real jov to watch his performance. As the career of Jimmy Early takes a turn for the worse in the second act we see Sears dramatic range as he portrays the vulnerability and downfall of the character so well as such a contrast to the first act."

    The Stagey Couple

  • "Brandon Lee Sears' Jimmy Early is a bona fide star as he performs Jimmy's very physical and vocally agile performances with relentless energy and cheeky flair; just when you think he can't take the eccentric performance any further, he'll do exactly that, combining impeccable comic timing with spine tingling vocals..."

    alwaystimefortheatre.com

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    – Diana Beteridge

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