Audience Feedback for 'Elephants'
“Fabulous review and well deserved. However, as true as her review (is), most true is her last line. It really rings true – what a high bar this first production has created for the rest! Congratulations, and the casting was definitely the strongest point of this show!”
Diane Beltran
“It was absolutely brilliant. Congratulations to everyone involved.”
Jane Horne
“I can go along with that crit - not always the jolliest of entertainments, but, my word, it was brilliantly realised. Superb acting and direction. The timing was terrific. Exhausting just to think of the work that went into it! Great achievement – well done all!”
Ian Lawson
“Congratulations Fiona and all the cast and crew! What an amazing start to your new company…thoroughly enjoyed the performances last night…so many “layers” to each character and everyone totally captured that…enjoy the rest of the run!”
Ruth McLaren
“Brilliant performance and a stunning show Fiona. It was powerful, funny and well acted all round. Enjoyed every minute of it. Well done!”
Grant Latto
“Well done to everyone involved! Great production, fantastic performances by the whole cast!”
Peter Tomassi
“Fantastic production! Great comedy, great emotion, great cat, fantastic acting from all! We thoroughly enjoyed it. Well done to Fiona, Ross and everyone involved. Have a super show this evening!”
Andy Laing
“Can only agree with others; It was one of the best pieces of theatre, professional or not, I’ve seen in years.”
Adam Cuerden
“A tour de force. Brilliant performances from everyone! Congratulations Fiona, and Ross – you deserve that rapturous applause. All best for tonight’s final show.”
Anne-Marie Fraser
“Well done to everyone! Thoroughly enjoyed all the performances. All the best for tonight’s show.”
Elaine Young
“Absolutely fantastic. Stellar performances all round, but a wee special mention for Rebekah Lansley who was something else. Congratulations all round.”
Colin Harper
“Well done Fiona Main and all the Threepenny Theatricals team – what a thing to launch a theatre company! I agree with this review: the acting was stupendous, and the play, if not the greatest, had plenty of good bits to make the whole experience thoroughly enjoyable and moving.”
Eleanor Margaret Harris
“I thoroughly enjoyed you and your teams performance last night Fiona. And I’m looking forward to your next endeavour!”
Judith Neilson
“If you have time tomorrow, make an effort to go and see this play. Superb acting and some great moments. Well done to all. Loved the kitten too.”
Jacqueline Cotter
“Fabulous!! Soooo enjoyed the play. Rollercoaster of emotions. Everyone was amazing. Congratulations.”
Maggie Cormack
“Fantastic night Fiona! Loved every minute.”
Jacquie Bruce
“Saw it tonight…absolutely fantastic. Many congratulations and hugs to all of you.”
Nathan Dicks
“Fantastic production – congratulations to you all! There was humour, pathos, thought-provoking topics and above all – excellent performances. Follow that! What on earth can you do next?”
Mickey York
“Outstanding”
Alex Rankine
“A wonderful Friday evening performance from the entire cast. A really truly well done to everyone involved including the very efficient stage crew. An excellent cast and the involvement of the actors in the ensemble work a true testament to the talents of Fiona in her first directorial role. Excellent play given an excellent performance.”
Nell Drew
“What a great evening! A fantastic production, wonderful performances from everyone, actors and stage crew. Still reeling from the emotional ups and downs. Can’t wait to see what you choose next.”
Susan Ross
“Well done Fiona for a great production…really enjoyed the matinee. The cast were all very convincing.”
Jan Renton
“You must all be drained! Powerful production. Well done everyone!”
Fiona Brownlee
“What a tremendous amount of work has gone into this play on and off stage, well done all.”
Janice Bruce
“It was such quality! Thank you!”
Angie Fowler
“I didn’t get a chance to see all of you last night but wanted to congratulate you all on a first class production. A well cast show and an excellent set. Well done all involved in any way.”
Dorothy Johnstone.
“Many congratulations on a splendid performance this evening. Great atmosphere in the theatre and lots of fine performances. An excellent directorial debut, Fiona. Special applause for the fantastic set.”
Alan Borthwick
“’Elephants’ was utterly amazing. The acting absolutely wonderful. Wow! You should all be in the West End. Truly…Good luck with the rest of the run. Terrific acting from you all.”
Liz Robertson
“We LOVED it. Totally our kind of show – so funny, excellent comic timing and casting. We laughed, cried and laughed again. Stage was also very impressive…We were thoroughly impressed. Already looking forward to the next show.”
Erika Ishimaru
“You guys never fail to amaze me. Was a spectacular production! So satisfyingly layered and emotional, while still being funny – not an easy thing to do but you guys made it look effortless!”
Andrew Gardiner
“Funny. Tragic. All the good stuff!! Really the whole cast was great but you two ladies!! Tears as I type!! So, so proud.”
Diane Beltran
“Just wanted to say what a joy it was to see the show last night. I was so glad I went. Really loved the content and the performances.”
Joanna Bleau
“I wanted to say not just how much we enjoyed the performance, but how impressed we were by the high standards of all aspects of the production. Impressed but, knowing you two, not surprised. The set was perfect and of course it matched the realism that the play demanded. Important details were well thought out: the upbeat saccharine Christmas music contrasted spot on with what was going on in the play itself; a high-quality and informative programme at modest price; friendly support from front of house (thanks Ross and Delaneys!); and costumes that well reflected the nature of the characters.
It’s invidious commenting on any individual as all were so good - even if Mr Biscuits sounded a bit like a seagull - but I will anyway. Simon was well-cast. It was a really bravura effort by him, helped by some great lines; he was never over the top. Fiona moved so well from the larger-than-life housewife holding things together, to expressing the real pain before and after Sally’s epiphany. Mia handled her two set pieces really effectively, necessarily restrained at other times when she used facial expressions to great effect (well, we were in the front row - thanks Ross). Rebekah was very credible, handling her character and those abrasive lines so well. Chris moved Dick convincingly from something of a caricature to a man with human emotions, and Elspeth was so genuine with her balance of emollience and warmth. Good cameo from Gordon - trust he’ll also stay on with EDGAS. And did I say that Frank/Myrrh needs to work on his miaow?
It was great to see such a good turnout from EDGAS supporters. With this as its debut, Threepenny Theatricals will surely continue to attract good audiences and more acclaim. We’ll be there at the next one!”
Jon Best & Kate Duffield
“Watching Threepenny Theatricals’ production of ‘Elephants’ – absolutely brilliant. The cast are amazing. So polished!”
Sue Rankine
“I saw this production on Thursday and it was wonderful. A stellar cast that managed to portray both drama and comedy simultaneously! This is a company to watch because they’re great!”
Katie McNulty
“Fabulous review and well deserved. However, as true as her review (is), most true is her last line. It really rings true – what a high bar this first production has created for the rest! Congratulations, and the casting was definitely the strongest point of this show!”
Diane Beltran
“It was absolutely brilliant. Congratulations to everyone involved.”
Jane Horne
“I can go along with that crit - not always the jolliest of entertainments, but, my word, it was brilliantly realised. Superb acting and direction. The timing was terrific. Exhausting just to think of the work that went into it! Great achievement – well done all!”
Ian Lawson
“Congratulations Fiona and all the cast and crew! What an amazing start to your new company…thoroughly enjoyed the performances last night…so many “layers” to each character and everyone totally captured that…enjoy the rest of the run!”
Ruth McLaren
“Brilliant performance and a stunning show Fiona. It was powerful, funny and well acted all round. Enjoyed every minute of it. Well done!”
Grant Latto
“Well done to everyone involved! Great production, fantastic performances by the whole cast!”
Peter Tomassi
“Fantastic production! Great comedy, great emotion, great cat, fantastic acting from all! We thoroughly enjoyed it. Well done to Fiona, Ross and everyone involved. Have a super show this evening!”
Andy Laing
“Can only agree with others; It was one of the best pieces of theatre, professional or not, I’ve seen in years.”
Adam Cuerden
“A tour de force. Brilliant performances from everyone! Congratulations Fiona, and Ross – you deserve that rapturous applause. All best for tonight’s final show.”
Anne-Marie Fraser
“Well done to everyone! Thoroughly enjoyed all the performances. All the best for tonight’s show.”
Elaine Young
“Absolutely fantastic. Stellar performances all round, but a wee special mention for Rebekah Lansley who was something else. Congratulations all round.”
Colin Harper
“Well done Fiona Main and all the Threepenny Theatricals team – what a thing to launch a theatre company! I agree with this review: the acting was stupendous, and the play, if not the greatest, had plenty of good bits to make the whole experience thoroughly enjoyable and moving.”
Eleanor Margaret Harris
“I thoroughly enjoyed you and your teams performance last night Fiona. And I’m looking forward to your next endeavour!”
Judith Neilson
“If you have time tomorrow, make an effort to go and see this play. Superb acting and some great moments. Well done to all. Loved the kitten too.”
Jacqueline Cotter
“Fabulous!! Soooo enjoyed the play. Rollercoaster of emotions. Everyone was amazing. Congratulations.”
Maggie Cormack
“Fantastic night Fiona! Loved every minute.”
Jacquie Bruce
“Saw it tonight…absolutely fantastic. Many congratulations and hugs to all of you.”
Nathan Dicks
“Fantastic production – congratulations to you all! There was humour, pathos, thought-provoking topics and above all – excellent performances. Follow that! What on earth can you do next?”
Mickey York
“Outstanding”
Alex Rankine
“A wonderful Friday evening performance from the entire cast. A really truly well done to everyone involved including the very efficient stage crew. An excellent cast and the involvement of the actors in the ensemble work a true testament to the talents of Fiona in her first directorial role. Excellent play given an excellent performance.”
Nell Drew
“What a great evening! A fantastic production, wonderful performances from everyone, actors and stage crew. Still reeling from the emotional ups and downs. Can’t wait to see what you choose next.”
Susan Ross
“Well done Fiona for a great production…really enjoyed the matinee. The cast were all very convincing.”
Jan Renton
“You must all be drained! Powerful production. Well done everyone!”
Fiona Brownlee
“What a tremendous amount of work has gone into this play on and off stage, well done all.”
Janice Bruce
“It was such quality! Thank you!”
Angie Fowler
“I didn’t get a chance to see all of you last night but wanted to congratulate you all on a first class production. A well cast show and an excellent set. Well done all involved in any way.”
Dorothy Johnstone.
“Many congratulations on a splendid performance this evening. Great atmosphere in the theatre and lots of fine performances. An excellent directorial debut, Fiona. Special applause for the fantastic set.”
Alan Borthwick
“’Elephants’ was utterly amazing. The acting absolutely wonderful. Wow! You should all be in the West End. Truly…Good luck with the rest of the run. Terrific acting from you all.”
Liz Robertson
“We LOVED it. Totally our kind of show – so funny, excellent comic timing and casting. We laughed, cried and laughed again. Stage was also very impressive…We were thoroughly impressed. Already looking forward to the next show.”
Erika Ishimaru
“You guys never fail to amaze me. Was a spectacular production! So satisfyingly layered and emotional, while still being funny – not an easy thing to do but you guys made it look effortless!”
Andrew Gardiner
“Funny. Tragic. All the good stuff!! Really the whole cast was great but you two ladies!! Tears as I type!! So, so proud.”
Diane Beltran
“Just wanted to say what a joy it was to see the show last night. I was so glad I went. Really loved the content and the performances.”
Joanna Bleau
“I wanted to say not just how much we enjoyed the performance, but how impressed we were by the high standards of all aspects of the production. Impressed but, knowing you two, not surprised. The set was perfect and of course it matched the realism that the play demanded. Important details were well thought out: the upbeat saccharine Christmas music contrasted spot on with what was going on in the play itself; a high-quality and informative programme at modest price; friendly support from front of house (thanks Ross and Delaneys!); and costumes that well reflected the nature of the characters.
It’s invidious commenting on any individual as all were so good - even if Mr Biscuits sounded a bit like a seagull - but I will anyway. Simon was well-cast. It was a really bravura effort by him, helped by some great lines; he was never over the top. Fiona moved so well from the larger-than-life housewife holding things together, to expressing the real pain before and after Sally’s epiphany. Mia handled her two set pieces really effectively, necessarily restrained at other times when she used facial expressions to great effect (well, we were in the front row - thanks Ross). Rebekah was very credible, handling her character and those abrasive lines so well. Chris moved Dick convincingly from something of a caricature to a man with human emotions, and Elspeth was so genuine with her balance of emollience and warmth. Good cameo from Gordon - trust he’ll also stay on with EDGAS. And did I say that Frank/Myrrh needs to work on his miaow?
It was great to see such a good turnout from EDGAS supporters. With this as its debut, Threepenny Theatricals will surely continue to attract good audiences and more acclaim. We’ll be there at the next one!”
Jon Best & Kate Duffield
“Watching Threepenny Theatricals’ production of ‘Elephants’ – absolutely brilliant. The cast are amazing. So polished!”
Sue Rankine
“I saw this production on Thursday and it was wonderful. A stellar cast that managed to portray both drama and comedy simultaneously! This is a company to watch because they’re great!”
Katie McNulty
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