Testimonial

Testimonials

Building Confidence

I would like to thank you for doing this African theatre workshop with us. I am usually a very shy person, and have no self-confidence. But, during the past few days whilst doing African theatre, I have found that I have been very confident in front of my other classmates. I really enjoy acting, and have done several different types, but this one proves to be the best ! Thanks again

A student at Beacon Community College, Crowborough, East Sussex

Building People’s Creative Potential

The teachers said to me after the performance that your group was the best thing we have ever had in school. This is praise indeed as we have had some good drama workshops and performances in the past. The most unexpected children surprised us all by their talents. That was such a bonus.

Headteacher, Barlby Primary School, London

The children really appreciated the show and working with them afterwards it was clear that the vitality of your work brought out new energy and breadth to their own.

Sean Taylor

Encouraging Participation

I didn't really like dance before but when I started I really got into the mood of it. I practised at home about 3 times. You have made me like dance.

A pupil from Middle Row Primary School

I am known as a very quiet person when I'm in front of strangers, but after your performance, I feel that there has been a great increase in my confidence.

A pupil from Copthall Secondary School

... I have never achieved anything really in acting and I thought I never would but you proved me wrong.

A pupil from a school in Wanstead, London

Enhancing Education

I learnt more watching you perform than I would if I was at a desk (hard to believe but true).

A pupil from a Secondary School for Girls

But more importantly you made learning fun to be able to learn something and enjoy it. I learned lots more.

A pupil from, St. Anthony's, Etherow St. SE22

We would recommend the IROKO Theatre Company to any school wishing to enrich their curriculum by providing an authentic and highly enjoyable cultural experience to children of all ages... It was a relaxed, happy and inspiring day for all that took part.

A teacher at Hellenic College of London

Festivals

A huge thank you for all your had work in making it possible for the splendid IROKO Theatre Company to participate in Creation day 2000. We were truly blessed with the weather and were able to welcome some 3000 people during the course of the day. It was a splendid achievement - congratulations to you and to all involved.

Covent Garden Festival Director

Getting Young People Involved

We are a very mixed school, socially and ethnically and we were particularly impressed by the way every child, including those with Special Needs were actively involved. High levels of concentration were expected of the children and they were achieved with enthusiasm, thanks to the inspiring way the week was led.

English Co-ordinator, Avondale Park Primary School, London

INSET Feedback

Following the INSET you undertook for Greenwich Education in January we are now wishing to put together a Teachers' Pack ..

Anon

"Excellent entertainment - good for KS1 - 2." "Excellent, enlivening." "Good fun." "Excellent performance encouraging audience participation" "Brilliant fun" "Great! Good to be inspired after lunch"! "Entertaining, enjoyable fun" "EXCELLENT - very entertaining with a lot of good messages" "Very entertaining. I would love to have them visit my school" "Enjoyed every minute of it, excellent" "Brought home my lack of rhythm to a nightmarish degree. Have seen it work brilliantly in school" "Very good, will use them in a cultural week if we can" "Brilliant - energising" "Lively audience participation that helps the child to use imagination and express themselves freely" "Brilliant - helped to show me how to relate to ESL children"

Anon

Teachers on the course thoroughly benefited from the day and were able to note down the positive impact on the teaching and learning in their classes. However, teachers wanted to have a Pack to take away to share with colleagues and ensure that all the strategies they developed from the training were implemented.

Early Years Advisory Teacher Ethnic Minority Achievement

Lasting Impressions

If I had a chance to go up and pick something from the 'Pot', I would pick out magic so that I could turn back time and see you over and over again.

A pupil from St. Anthony's School, London

All the children really appreciated your music, rhythms, storytelling and dance. For most it would have been their very first encounter with such an art form and the way in which it established communication both with you and between them shows how much your group has to offer children of this age.

Headteacher, Summertime for Fun, London

London African Story

A big thank you. I had a great day learning about African Heritage. Unexpected!!

Phyllis Reid, project volunteer

I can't stop thanking you enough for the day. It was a wonderful surprise.

Elsie Smith, project volunteer

A lovely, fun, interactive and informative workshop - Thank you! I would be interested in more drumming/movement workshops in the future. Please can you keep me informed.

Lorraine Hill, audience