Testimonials
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What Teachers Say
“This is the perfect introduction to Shakespeare! The children were transfixed from the first moment.”
“Absolutely phenomenal! The students loved you! It has been an absolute pleasure to work with you all. The personable and easy-going attitude of the actors was incredibly refreshing and I was so impressed with the quality of learning apparent in the performance.”
“This was inspirational, just the right mix of participation, explanation and the play itself. What a treat to be so close to such excellent actors – we loved it. The children were mesmerised and buzzing”
“The children were totally engaged and the follow up work they wrote was fantastic. ALL children should experience one your productions!”
“The Young Shakespeare Company are by far the most talented groups of actors to have performed in our school. The children became audience, chorus, sound effects and players, making Shakespeare inclusive to all. I would have no hesitation in recommending you to other primary schools”
“Another brilliant success. It is a privilege to have access to the fantastically enjoyable and educational experience that the Young Shakespeare Company provide for us! We look forward to your return next year.”
“A fantastic learning experience, full of wonder, excitement and stimulus. I would recommend it to any school”
“As usual an absolutely fabulous experience. The show was superb – the children were spellbound and I enjoyed it more than the production I saw at Stratford.”
“Quite breathtaking! I cannot speak too highly of this experience”
“The best performance and drama experience we have ever seen! I would recommend this company to all schools.”
“In the ten years I’ve been teaching Key Stage 2, your workshop was by far the most professional and dramatic performance I have seen.”
“What a fabulous day! The children were fully involved at all times. We haven’t laughed so much for ages.”
“An absolutely fantastic introduction to Shakespeare! The strong interactive element was brilliant and won over everyone. We would recommend the show to any school.”
“Absolutely brilliant! The students thoroughly enjoyed your visit, without exception. They were engaged and enthralled throughout. Thank you so much.”
“What an absolutely amazing experience! I have never seen Shakespeare brought to life so vividly and the complete engagement of our children was a total delight to behold.”
What Children Say
“We didn’t just watch a play – we were part of the action whether we were chosen to act a part or were the sound effects…. the actors brought the play alive for me”
“The plot was really crafty and cunning. I experienced a roller coaster of emotions. I was pulled in straight away and there were so many twists that kept me guessing.”
“I really enjoyed being able to be part of the performance”
“The emotions I felt were amazing from joy, laughter, horror, shock and grief”
“I would recommend this to everyone. My favourite part was the fencing match at the end but I loved it all really”
“I thought it was really good that us children were involved”
“All of it was perfect”
“That were wicked”
“In ordinary plays you have to watch and just sit there, but here there was a mass of action”
“I like the way you don’t rush the story – we had time to think about what was happening”
“They could have improved nothing; it was perfect!”