Writer - Nick Wood

Director – Penny Breakwell

Designer – Laura McEwan

Composer – Matt Marks

 

 

More Story Please toured between November and December 2008

 

 

Tour Feedack

“I have been the Head teacher at this school for 21 years and have never seen such positive feedback from parents or such a high level of engagement of children. Thank you so much.” – Head teacher, Harrington Nursery, Derby.

 

“More Story Please was fab! The Children loved it - it was pitched at exactly the right level” – Derwent Children’s Centre, Derby.

 

“I enjoyed it as much as him” – Somercoates Children’s Centre, Derbyshire.

 

“They seemed excited and fired up by it. Teachers thought it was brilliant; parents also really enjoyed it. “I can see I’m going to have to have her on my back more, flying!”; “Just at the right level for the children and just the right mix of action and sitting”; “I’d employ them tomorrow to come to school”; “Really good, the children were mesmerized” – Killisick Children’s Centre and local Foundation Unit, Nottinghamshire.

 

“An excellent performance – the children loved it and got a lot from the afternoon. The staff loved it too!” – Derwent Children’s Centre, Derby.

 

“The bit after when talking to children was brilliant – just right for this age group” – Tiddlywinks, Lyndhurst Estate, Erdington.

 

“It was brilliant – I want to come again” – child, St. Alkmund’s, Derby, public performance.

 

“I felt that my child would not like this, but he really enjoyed it and joined in. Three children went home and did a show all afternoon at the childminders. My child came home and carried on doing a show – we had lots of fun.” – Arnbrook Children’s Centre, Nottinghamshire.

 

“Really enjoyed it; excellent time; brilliant; super ideas” – Austin/Sunnyhill Sure Start, Derby.

 

“That was brilliant, we really enjoyed it. When can we have it again? I enjoyed it as much as the children!” – North Wingfield Children’s Centre, Derbyshire.

 

“She sat still with a smile on her face all the time” – Netherfield toddler group, Nottingham.

 

“Thought it was fantastic, great. I was impressed how it gripped the children’s attention – how it encouraged the children to use their imagination” – Allenton Sure Start, Lord Street Nursery, Derby.

 

“This is what being a kid is all about. I really enjoyed seeing the kids have fun. It gave ideas for bedtime and what to make at home.” – North Worksop Children’s Centre, Nottinghamshire.

 

“It was absolutely fantastic. The children and parents alike thoroughly enjoyed the whole performance and activities.” – Beaufort Primary School, Derby.

 

“Children were completely engrossed during the performance and engaged with the performers and the set and the resources - a truly wonderful experience for them. Parents/carers were thrilled – a great opportunity for them to come together and enjoy and unique and age appropriate performance. Excellent interaction with all of the children. Wonderful.” – The Children’s House, Stallingborough, North Lincolnshire.

 

“Parents thought it was fantastic – just pitched at the right level. They were amazed that their children would sit and keep involved for a full hour.” Spondon Children’s Centre at Asterdale School, Derby.

 

“I was shocked how enthralled the children were at their age. Enjoyed it. I haven’t seen a theatre before – it was good. Mrs M was shocked that her very active, boisterous son was enthralled – excellent!” – Harworth and Bircoates Children’s Centre – North Nottinghamshire.

 

“Brilliant for developing imagination. Good ideas on how to tell stories. Excellent acting and timing of the activities” – Prospect Kilton Children’s Centre – Worksop.

 

“The butterfly group from Sure Start came, with the special needs children – they were extremely responsive, laughing, giggling.” – Rosehill and Peartree Sure Start, Derby.

 

“Brilliant! Thank you very much – more soon please! Definitely engaged the children and held their attention immediately.” – Winshill Children’s Centre, Burton.

 

“Just what we need – would like more!” –Featherstone Children’s Centre, South Staffs.

 

“Fabulous  - love the interaction with the children. Good how they got the children to join in. Good to show the use of everyday items rather than just buying things.” – Oaktree Sure Start, Mansfield.

 

“Parents were keen to make their storytime more interactive” – Walter Evans Church of England Primary, Derby.

 

“Thank you. We really enjoyed it. I was amazed how well my child listened and joined in. We had a lovely afternoon. Are you doing this again?” – Mackworth and Morley Children’s Centre, Derby.