On Wonder Horse, presented at Cairde Arts Festival 2024:

‘Wonder Horse by Miriam Needham - inspired by the story of Clever Hans, a horse who became famous for his ability to perform mathematical equations - is a truly hilarious, highly physical, thought provoking and wonderfully absurd piece of theatre. The performance is an insightful and wry look at society which combines sharp, fast-paced writing with impeccable portrayals by a talented cast and a lot of belly laughing! We were delighted to share this as a work in progress during Cairde Sligo Arts Festival and the audience unanimously loved it.’ - Tara McGowan, founder & director of Cairde Sligo Arts Festival

On Hear Me Speak!, a show for young audiences produced by the Hawk’s Well Theatre in 2023:

Audience Feedback from pupils of Gaelscoil na gCeithre Máistrí:

‘I loved it, every part of it.’

‘I loved the way that they didn’t speak, except for making noises, and it was just so cool.’

‘I thought the fish was really funny how they were all wriggling around the place.’

‘Everyone should watch it, it’s really good!’

On Snapshot, produced by the Hawk’s Well Theatre in 2021, including a National Tour in 2022:

Audience Feedback:

‘A wonderful, curious, touching and funny script … Miriam and Nichola really perform so gorgeously together.’ - Sinead

‘So moving and poignant.’ - Michael

‘Beautifully crafted … such a joy to see this work.’ - Mary

On Compostela, presented at the Dublin Fringe Festival 2019:

‘Showing a lot of heart, a touch of poetry, with just a hint of performance art, Compostela delivers some wonderfully magical moments. Needham’s performance is nothing short of luminous.’ – Chris O’Rourke, The Arts Review

‘The crowd were engaged from start to finish as the standing ovation at the end demonstrated. The greatest achievement though was that this was not a play for a small audience … Compostela was less about the referendum and more about the impact of the referendum.’ – Brian Sheridan, Headstuff

‘Compostela speaks to Ireland’s recent memory. It is engaging throughout, and drew a number of laughs to offset its more tense moments.’ – Lauren Boland, Trinity News

‘Needham’s play explores the aftermath of the Repeal of the 8th amendment … Compostela grapples deftly with complicated nature of feminist activism and examines themes including activist burnout and the appropriation of the labour (and victory) of grassroots abortion activists by the political establishment. The sore feet, the fatigue which Dawn struggles against on her hike are emblematic of the challenges of the ‘Yes’ campaigners, who put their bodies on the line for the pro-choice victory. In particular, Needham wrestles with the sticky emotional politics of the movement and the sense of unease and discomfort which many activists were left with in the aftermath of the vote.’ — from Embodying Irish Abortion Reform by Dr. Aideen O'Shaughnessy, published by Bristol University Press.