"...Terminology used kids level, very visual, the pupils were able to connect...D Taylor, Teacher, Elms Bank..."
"...Renowned for producing far more than simple vignettes,
the Newfound Theatre Company is rapidly becoming an
integral part of Manchester's burgeoning theatre scene"
(Kevin Bourke-Manchester Evening News)..."
"...I was surprised how quickly the pupils responded to the day in a positive way...it was even better than I expected...the whole day has been great and really worthwhile... Katie Affleck (Teacher- Heywood Community High)..."
"...excellent relevant performances...the variety of skills pupils were required to use - excellent...better than expected, varied and packed with activities... Mrs Caton (Teacher - Saddleworth High)..."
"...Hugely entertaining and heartfelt..." (Richard Hector- Jones- Manchester Evening News)
"...I have learned that script writing can be fun and that monologues can be based on anything..." Rebecca, student, Irlam and Cadishead
"...My ideas surprised me... how certain props inspired me to create a storyline..." Sarah, student, Irlam and Caddishead
"...Everything was good and I have learned how to show emotions clearly..." Kayleigh, student, Heywood Community High
"...I enjoyed everything about the day it was fun and helpful..." Jessica, student, Saddleworth High
"...English can be fun..." Daniel, student, Irlam and Caddishead
"...Well structured, excellent, relevant performances, a variety of tasks all helpful, patient performers. Better than expected, varied and packed with activities..." N.Canton, Teacher, Saddleworth High
"...It was even better than I expected the themes were relevant and pupils really responded well. The whole day has been great and really worthwhile..." K.Affleck, Teacher, Heywood Community High
"...High quality performance. Day better than expected reluctant learners came onside..." K.Brooks, Teacher, Saddleworth High
"...It was the best..." Laura, student, Woodhey High
"...English can be fun..." Ben, student, Saddleworth High
"...Everything worked about the day and it worked because all of the teachers organised it and they told us what we were doing and what to expect..." Ben, student, Irlam and Caddishead
"...I liked how the actors got involved with our work, it was a real help..." Helen, student, Woodhey High
"...Seeing the monologues and then writing your own made me feel better about doing it and gave me more ideas about my own monologue..." John, student, Irlam and Caddishead
"...When I thought I had English for the day I was depressed. But it turned out to be a good day. Better than a normal lesson. Isack, student, Heywood Community High
"...I don't think anything could be improved..." Scott, student, Woodhey High
"...The performance was good and made me understand what a monologue is..." Jenny, student, Woodhey High
"...The Making Monologue performances provoked a lot of feelings about the issues around underachievement and also about how young people mignht overcome. Some excellent pieces of writing developed by the young people..." Cathy Johnstone & Jo Cantello, G&T Oldham
"...It gave us a chance to be creative..." John, student, Woodhey High
"...Thank you..." Susie, student, Saddleworth High
the day went really well, the pupils really enjoyed it and completed some excellent work..." Laura Kay, Teacher, Heywood Community High