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"It was a powerful, convincing and engaging way of presenting a story. The students were captivated."
Dickins House, Cranbook Junior School, NSW
"The younger children were enthralled by the animation - the older children were enthralled by the use of sign & gesture to communicate. There was much discussion in the playground after the performance."
Penshurst Public School, NSW
"The students were able to relive some of their favourite books. I kept watching their faces and they were completely involved."
Methodist Ladies' College, Kew, VIC
"One of the best shows we've had at our school in years."
St Bernadette's Primary School, NSW

BUZZ

"Just great! We'll have them back any day!"
"The actors held the students attention from beginning to end."
Summerland Christian School, NSW
"Great energy and rapport with the students."
Dungay Public School, NSW
"Brilliant, engaging, inclusive, relevant and informative."
"Succeeded in raising awareness of Deaf people fitting into society and the use of Auslan as a language."


ALIENS

"Touching, moving, funny - students were a silent, entranced audience."
Kincoppal, Rose Bay, NSW
"Presented topical issues in a way that young adolescent students can understand."
Miami State High School, QLD
"They held the students attention brilliantly and the question and answer session was excelllent."
Bishop Druitt College, NSW
"We will book ALIENS for 2007 and beyond."
St Pauls College, SA
"Amazing - such a powerful production."
Orara High School, NSW


FUTURES

"For the drama curriculum, it was fantastic to highlight the importance of gesture and body language in communication."
St Ignatius College, SA
"Can't believe how great theatre can be without speech."
St Columba Anglican School, NSW
"The performance was one of the best (of any type of theatre) that I have seen recently. It had a social message, was funny and very entertaining. It did more in 50 minutes than we could do in a year!"
Balaklava High School, SA
"The tension that developed at times was wonderful, the laughter immediate and the overall response genuine. Thought provoking in its treatment of issues."
"The students were totally engrossed and there was members of the audience who are not easily won over!"
Lambton High School, NSW
"Actually made me cry in some parts."
"Incredibly valuable, an eye opener for students."
"The students came out of the show quiet, thoughtful and energised."




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