I
came to the workout yesterday and thoroughly enjoyed
myself. It was an inspiring afternoon and reaffirmed
to me many of the reasons why I love acting. Since
leaving RADA last July I have had some fantastic
experiences but yesterday's was undoubtedly the most
rewarding. …… Tom Davey
I thoroughly enjoyed the experience, and found your work to
give hope and direction to those who are otherwise struggling
to find a sense of definition utterly inspirational. I felt
quite
humbled to see the work, particularly of Fabian and Darren,
that seemed bursting with a real sense of energy and focus.
It served as a well-timed reminder (in this hectic term of
showcases and initiation into the brutal business world
that drama sometimes seems to be) as to why I decided to
try out this acting lark in the first place! …. Katie Hayes
I
really enjoyed myself and was so impressed by all present.
To see everyone tackle Shakespeare in such a way was inspiring.
I was left wanting with a feeling of wanting more. ….. Tom
Mumford
I
would like to thank you for the invaluble experience of last
Sunday. It really opened my eyes and made me realise there are
many self less ways to use performing arts. Darren was the first
person in a long time to give me shivers during a live theatre
experience! His sonnet was incredible. .... David Flynn
It's
a very special project you have, and I feel privileged to
have been involved. I hope you know that workshops such as that
one affect the actors as much as the inmates. It's all too easy in
this business to get hung up on auditions, work or lack of it, and
other such crap. Working with Terry, Joe and the other lads
reminded me of what's important and why I'm doing this. So, thank
you. …. Carrie Qunlan
Thank You for including me in your activities at
Brixton
prison recently and it was a joy to watch someone so
committed to their work and sharing it with others.
…. Morgan Crowley
I got home from Brixton about 4
hours ago and I have yet to stop
thinking about it. It was the
most amazing Sunday I have spent
in a LONG time. I had a fabulous
time, but the sight of the boys
waving us goodbye left me with a
funny feeling that I can't
shake off. Mainly
sadness I think, but then I keep thinking
about different bits of
the day, bits when people were clearly
pleased with what they
produced and the bits where we felt
like a community laughing
together at something and then the
sadness subsides.
I just can't shake off how
privileged I felt to be able to spend three hours with a group of
people who probably can't even spend that long a period with their
loved ones on visits. I just wanted to tell you that I didn't take
this lightly and it truly meant a lot.
I felt the need to write to express
my admiration of the astoundingly good project that as far as I
can see can only bring more good, the larger it gets. I'd like to
offer myself for any assistance you may require in the future
as I would love to have the chance to be part of it again:
In any capacity. I would just love to be involved. The boys
were so lovely and I would feel so lucky to have the
chance to work with them again.
It was so exciting to see some of
them do something, even just a line, a sound, and
realise that they are complete naturals and are just going to get
better, and have perhaps found their calling. If they choose to
follow it. Raw talent! Made me think about my acting from a some
what different angle and it just goes to show that what you have
before training is probably the most precious of your talent.
I can not wait to come and see one
of your projects, if they're not all sold out! Which sounds highly
likely! Sorry for such a long winded mail but I just
couldn't rest until I shared my feelings of the day and the
fondness and care I felt for everyone and am still experiencing
hours after in my own home. …. Sally Oliver
It
was a truly inspiring day and an experience I will never forget. It
was so extraordinary and liberating to see the inmates release
their energy in such a positive and joyful way. At the same time,
I felt the workshop was getting to the central pulse of
Shakespeare and allowing us all to share in that extraordinary
language. .... John Heffernan
I found the session very inspiring, your passion and commitment to
Shakespeare and the effect it can have on the inmates was amazing.
This was proven in their reaction and the work they
produced. Thank you it was a memorable and positive experience.
.... Connor Brown
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