The Unknown Theatre Company has received many excellent reviews.   
Here are some of our favourite excerpts:

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... "From the moment this play started to the curtain call I was enthralled, completely and utterly swept away by the very imaginative directing and excellent acting. Incredible."

... "This production was, in my opinion, as good as it could have been. I could not see a professional company meeting your standards let alone improving on them."

     "... The musical accompaniment is quite something ... Singing voices like these are hard to come across ... With steadfast singing and dancing, the show whizzed past and I was left chuckling to myself..." Click here to see the original review.

"... A totally enjoyable hour watching the story of Rumplestiltskin... The atmosphere is electric and the cast enthusiastic. They obviously love to perform and this spills out to the audience who enjoy the show..."

"As a grown-up, quite entertaining as well, and Rumplestiltskin was fantastic!"

"An excellent afternoon for our mixture of children in two families - from three to nine year olds. Well acted, funny and clever - surprisingly good singing also."

Three Weeks
Monday 4 August 2008

www.one4review.com

edfringe.com

edfringe.com

... "Great teamwork from start to finish: the whole cast supported each other fully."

... "a delightful production from start to finish."

... "You continue to impress me and nothing seems too big a challenge to any of you."

..."An enjoyable evening which flew by as I became engrossed in the performance of this demanding play. Well done, Unknown Theatre."

..."the whole cast deserve credit for pulling off a difficult production, seamlessly moulding 3 plays into one continuous piece of drama."

... "visually stimulating, with lots of pace and movement and some very strong performances. Well done."

... "I loved this production; I take my hat off to all of the crew, on and off stage."

... "The direction was spot on, the set and special effects were brilliantly done, the acting across the board was very strong indeed and the musical aspects were captivating and enjoyable."

... "This was, to all intents and purposes, a professional production."

This Property is Condemned: ..."Overall a very good production in all aspects."

Crave: ..."A good production, with excellent team work and four characters that associated well with the material and each other. "

Goldwoman Edinburgh 07

... "a hidden gem" ... 4 stars

Musical Theatre Matters website said "It was very obvious the cast enjoyed performing the show and well done to them all."

Edfringe.com reviewers gave it 4½ stars!

Three Weeks

Musical Theatre Matters website

Sure Thing: ... "This was a pure delight - very demanding because although short there's no margin for error ... but they pulled it off magnificently."

Checkers' Grave: ... "Well done everyone for such a perfect piece of theatre. Lovely."

..."I really enjoyed this brief show. A good production which exhibited very strong teamwork and lively enthusiasm."

..."The standard was excellent, and the concentration was good."

..."A fantastic performance in every sense of the word - you must all be very proud of yourselves."

"...a very enjoyable performance from a highly talented group of young performers. All of the acting, singing and dancing achieved a very good standard and direction and design was really good."

"... Overall an excellent production in all aspects."

"Overall appraisers thought this was an exciting and enjoyable performance, very well acted by two talented young actors ... held my attention throughout ... the acting was spellbinding."

Nell's Belles

"... (the) production was excellent giving all involved a chance to demonstrate a variety of skills as well as character development and a range of emotions ... the cast worked well as a team and especially nice to see was the enjoyment that every member had being on stage ... the cast demonstrated great enthusiasm for the production and the audience responded with their own."

Geoff Lake : Glamorgan Drama League Moderator's report

Rameo & Eweliet (Edinburgh)

... "a vibrant romp successfully combining chunks of Shakespeare with songs and riotous humour." Click here to see the original review

The Scotsman
Jane Ellis
23/08/03

The Wizard of Oz

..."a crisp, pacey production  ... a company of youngsters who... performed with such precision and shining enthusiasm ... the laughter never stopped ... Long may your success, enthusiasm and energy continue."

NODA News Show Reviews Spring 2003

Gold Woman (Edinburgh Fringe Festival)

..."All credit to the cast who bring credibility to the production, and touch the emotions of the audience, with both their acting and singing skills..."


..."Thoroughly entertaining and moving performance from a group of very talented teenagers... A wonderful piece of musical theatre; wonderful voices complemented by a knock-out concept and beautiful music. We loved it!..."

Three Weeks Musical Reviews 2002
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Solid Gold internet review by American G.Wood

Honk!

..."What an achievement to bring so many young people to the stage in such a professional way... The singing was excellent, so much work must have been done by you all to achieve such remarkable results... an excellent show."

Gareth Gibbs: Glammies
Moderator's report

Cinderella

..."This bold venture was a triumph and the show was a delight to watch ... Well staged, delightfully performed with lively choreography ... great fun and heart-warming entertainment."

NODA News Show Reviews 2002

Dance of the Dragon (Edin)

... "one of the best openings I have seen in 20 years of visiting fringe musicals" ... "Spectacular show!  It should be in the West End ... the music was fantastic, well done to all involved.  A very professional performance grasped my attention throughout." ... "A show not to be missed. "

various internet reviews 10-12 August 2001

Dance of the Dragon

..."A treat to see young talent performing with energy and enthusiasm... vibrant and interesting production."

..."There were many notable performances by the large cast... Congratulations also to the production team... This is the first time I have managed to see this Company and I was most impressed..."

Peggy Mason-Gray for Glammies

Derek Grattidge
NODA News 2002

Dracula Spectacular

..."Believe me, there is a lot of young talent coming along and it omens well for the future of the amateur (and professional) stage. A fine little company worked their socks off ... an impressive evening of youth theatre."

Frank Wooles
NODA News Show Reviews

Les Musicals

... "What a show, girls and boys from eight years up sang, acted and danced to selections from past and present musicals with such dedication and perfection...

The audience was delighted over and over again with the perfection of singing and acting."

Jeanette Ayres, Cardiff

South Wales Echo

Dazzle

..." In a large cast there were many performances to catch the eye ... A happy show where the enthusiasm and enjoyment of the youngsters was infectious."

Frank Wooles NODA News Show Reviews

Peter Pan

..." the enjoyment and enthusiasm of all the performers ... was infectious and gave us all a happy night... Congratulations to all the production team involved in this venture. It really was a good beginning and I predict that building on from this success the society will not be 'unknown' for very long."

NODA News Show Reviews 1997

Other Events

BBC Radio 3 Choir of the Year - May 2004

Prepare Ye - "Good opening soloist.. .a daunting start... well done!"     "Excellent start from the tenor soloist... A good core music theatre sound."

Adiemus - "A well controlled opening - a good sense of life and direction... Good balance."   

One Voice - "Lots of spirit!"

General Notes :  "It's great to see a theatre group entering as a choir and enjoying their singing together.  There are lots of really lovely individual voices in this choir." (see photos here)

Adjudicators' Comments

Sainsbury's Choir of the Year - April 2002

"I enjoyed watching the 'mini-musical'  - some great voices... As a piece of music theatre, it was great.  Well disciplined - very professional... Best wishes in all your endeavours."

"Great sense of drama/presentation.  Fabulous diction - could hear every word and some first class solo voices.  Wonderful to see so many young people so immaculately prepared, disciplined and present.  A remarkable performance.  Congratulations!"

Adjudicators' Comments

Updated
13 January2010

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