Family Arts Festival 2015 Audience Feedback for ‘Unicorns’

Nov 27, 2015

We were delighted to participate in this year’s Family Arts Festival, from 9th October – 1st November,. We toured ‘I Believe in Unicorns’ to seventeen venues across England and Wales during this period and received wonderful feedback from our audiences. Here is some of that feedback to share with you

The Plough Theatre, Great Torrington, Friday 16 October

“I could watch it again and again.” (age 11)

“I really enjoyed it because you are inspiring people to read.”

“What an amazing show! Completely enthralling and the most magical use of props. My 3 year old kept saying ‘wow’! – Abi & Noah

Borough Theatre, Abergavenny, Saturday 17 October

“Amazing show! Brilliant use of books as props! Brilliant storytelling, really was magical. Thank you!”

“Fantastic innovative way to tell a story. It takes a great performer to captivate people with just their voice and a few props! Thanks!”

The Civic Theatre, Stourport, Sunday 18 October

“Ssuuuppppeeeerrrr!” – Finn

“A beautiful precious moment. I believe in unicorns.” – Vics

Broadway Barking, Tuesday 20 October

“A fabulous, engaging performance. Valence Primary year six pupils say thank you!” – L. Williams

The Muni, Colne, Friday 23 October

“Enthralling, beautifully-told, wonderful family entertainment, perfect duration.”

“Absorbing, fun and interesting to incorporate factual historical events into the story.”

Number 8, Pershore, Saturday 24 October

“We both loved it (aged six and forty!), thank you for a spellbinding hour.”

“It was brilliant. I loved the stories they told and all the books that popped up. Thank you!!”

The Quay Theatre, Sudbury, Sunday 25 October

“”I Believe in Unicorns was brilliant!! My two children were transfixed, as was I. Thank you!!”

“I have worked with children for 17 years and I was transfixed – transported to another world – an exquisite, magical journey for young and old. A truly gifted storyteller. Good luck and thank you from the bottom of my heart!”

Arts Depot, North Finchley, Monday 26 October

“The show was absolutely excellently amazing, it was like 13/10.”

“My children were silenced, awestruck with the story of the burning books and the village. Truly magical, captivating. Five and three years old.”

“I loved it because I love books and unicorns and it felt real and magical.”

Palace Theatre, Southend-on-Sea, Tuesday 27 October

“The lady who read this inspired me to read more books. I found it intriguing.”

“I just couldn’t take my eyes from her!! An amazing, top story-teller!!”

Storystocks Festival, The Bush Theatre, London, Wednesday 28 October

“What can I say it was a little bit brilliant! Can’t recommend it enough, beautiful, just beautiful!”

“What a compelling and truly captivating performance! Wonderful storytelling and lovely graphics that added to the intrigue. This delighted a range of age groups – please do more!”

Theatre Mwldan, Cardigan, Thursday 29 October

“Absolutely fabulous storytelling. Loved the set design too. Wonderful and thank you my girls enjoyed every moment.” – Rebecca Frost & family.

“My children thoroughly enjoyed the show and got completely involved – fantastic.”

 Welsh Millennium Centre, Cardiff, Saturday 30 October

“An amazing story. Truly captivating. It would be amazing if something similar could visit every school or library to reach all children. That would be magical.”

“Every child should have the opportunity to witness this type of theatre on a regular basis. It was a magic, beautiful, touching experience. Thank you – The Boones

“What a wonderful show. I was in tears!!! I do believe in unicorns.” – Emma (46!!)

“I loved all the books and what they held! I also loved your unicorn! I believe in unicorns is more than just a story, it’s an awesome show as well! I definitely believe in unicorns!” –Megan (age 9)

Swindon Arts Centre, Sunday 1 November

“We loved it. Lots of involvement and beautiful storytelling. Thank you

“I believe in unicorns.” – Maisie (age 7)