AUDIENCE COMMENTS FROM PAST READINGS …

“It was magical. That room was completely transformed. I was so taken away.”

“What a beautiful and tender reading last night. Full of some kind of large generous sense of humour and pathos. I was hanging on every word.”

“I really like the page to stage format.  I feel more connected to the actors, and even with simple stage actions, the images were vivid and complete.”  

“It was "only" a staged reading but demonstrated how moving and pleasurable a small production with no special lights or effects can be.”

“The actors were extraordinary and it was beautifully directed. I forgot how much I love Chekhov’s story and how funny they are. Such vivid characters and you could not have chosen a better trio to embody the wit, humour and banality of them.”

“My heart filled with happiness close up to the actors, laughing behind my mask, clapping my hands enthusiastically at the end with tears in my eyes.”

“This was fabulous in every way - the inventiveness of using minimal props, the performances were both touching and comic, the story itself with its surprising twists of plot and theme - just a really rewarding experience all round.”

‘‘What a pleasure to watch your wonderful actors tell Chekov’s story so beautifully! And your creative direction really brought the story to life. A great evening. We were soothed by the story telling and engaged by the performances. Can’t wait to see the next one”

“What a wonderful evening last night! The three performers were fabulous and I loved the easy way that the piece flowed from a reading to a performance seamlessly. It was all very enjoyable! “

“It was effortlessly told, in such a delightful way. I felt like a kid being read a beautiful story.”

“It was in a medium I have never quite seen before, half acting and half narrative; done with a light touch, understating the acting when the narrative was strong, but succeeding through your acting to bring parts of the narrative to life. At the end, though, it still felt like a story rather than a play, and we got to hear Chekhov’s voice directly.”

“So many gleaming precious gems. I loved hearing and seeing the story within the delicate framework you built. It was double enchantment to be led by Chekov’s master layering of details and the beautifully placed ingenuity of the actors.”

“You do such a great job with the readings and always with a wryness which i love. The writing is so visual that it is fun not to have stage set and just let it self-create in your mind.”