Merry Opera Company's Magic Flute:

The Londonist:

"The outstanding performance, though, is James Harrison as Schikaneder and Papageno, often played as a northern-accented clod but Harrison managed to flesh him out with an endearing vulnerability, great comic timing and a rich and superbly controlled baritone."

 

Bachtrack:

"The pick for me, though, was James Harrison’s Schikaneder/Papageno, not only for his strong but well-controlled singing, but for his excellently pantomime-esque acting. His scenes...were mostly the evening’s highlights."

 

Opera South's La Traviata:

Opera:

"James Harrison...lent gravitas to the character of Giorgio Germont, and his singing brought a dramatic charge to his encounters. The baritone responded vocally with total commitment to the drama that Verdi infused into his score."

 

Opera UpClose's Tosca:

Remote Goat:

"...James Harrison is simply faultless in his performance...The power of this baritone's voice nearly took the roof off The Tobacco Factory when I saw it [and he] held the audience like a hypnotist. As well as possessing such a fine voice and skill as a singer, Harrison is yet another gifted actor."

 

What's On Stage:

"James Harrison’s Scarpia is full of Machiavellian glee and rises to the occasion taking command of every scene he is in."

 

Opera della Luna's La fille du Regiment:

Bachtrack:

"In this very physical production, acting is just as important as singing, and just as skillfully executed...the comprehensive approach is exemplified by James Harrison as Hortensius"