9 July 1999
"Downed by a spook" by Andrew Porter
Owen Wingrave - Britten Theatre
".....there were able performers, and Grant Doyle's Owen was notable. He sang the words clearly, sounded the notes truly, firmly, made sense of all that he said, and acted the role well. (Henry) James and Britten would have recognized their brave Owen....."
4 July 1999
"Owen Wingrave" by Michael White
Owen Wingrave - Britten Theatre
".....the Owen is outstanding: an Australian baritone called Grant Doyle with a striking presence and a dark-gold vocal beauty that should see him into a significant career....."
July 1999
"Owen Wingrave" by David Blewitt
Owen Wingrave - Britten Theatre
".....I was bowled over by Grant Doyle's Owen, an admirable portrait of genuine integrity. He fields a dark, flexible baritone of wide range and power, which he used with a sure command of nuance and tone, singing off words with youthful ardour and committment. Here is a potentially great Billy Budd....."