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FEEDBACK FROM SCHOOLS
What Heathcote
Primary School (Country Victoria) had to say...
(visited May 2002)
”For an
entire hour Peter captivated the audience¹s mind and hearts.”
”A superb program. Professional down to every detail. Costuming, sound,
lights, props were stunning. Beautifully presented. Best program I¹ve seen
in 26 years of
teaching!”
What Coolaroo South Primary staff & students (Melb. Victoria) had to
say....
(visited May 2002)
”At the workshop we balanced peacock feathers on our chins”
”At the workshop Peter even taught us how to do some of his own tricks.”
”A fantastic performance showing a combination of all elements of the
arts.”
”Children were eager to get to the performance, and even more enthusiastic
after the event.”
What Marist College staff & students (Emerald - North Queensland) had to
say.... (visited April 2002)
”Excellent day! I thought your performance and workshop was extremely
good.
The students had a blast and learnt heaps!”
”The students really enjoyed the workshop for the hands on experience.”
”I really liked how you involved the students, and Vicki our teacher.”
”Your changing of clothes on the wire was fabulous!”
What Comet Primary (North Queensland) had to say...
(visited April 2002)
”Absolutely fantastic.
Best school performance I have ever seen.
Kept
all students (even under school age) completely engaged
throughout the performance.”
”Most children had never been exposed to any kind of drama
like that
performance.”
”Are still talking
about it 3 weeks later!”
What Emerald High yr 7 students (North Queensland) had to say...
(visited April 2002)
”You totally rocked! Can you come back and do your show again, because
it
was hilarious. We will even con Mr Jackson to pay for all the costs.”
What Killester College (Melb. Victoria) had to say...
(visited May 2002)
”A very sophisticated performance that entertains,
but challenges audiences.”
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School Student
Reviews Yr 8 Geelong College
The following are excerpts from these reviews.
"Train of Thoughts was a very self-explanatory and visual show. Peter
Gray explained this story line extremely well and without the help of
words. In conclusion Train of Thoughts was a great experience for me as a
drama student, and helped me to get ideas for our clowning unit. It
clarified that clowns can have mental and physical journeys. I did not
know this as such, and it opened my eyes to the possibilities of
clowning." - Drew Lawson
"Train of Thoughts was a fabulous show that taught me a new side of
performance that I hadn't seen before. I particularly liked the fact that
Peter Gray could include both clowning and acrobatics into one. Peter's
character was to me someone I could easily identify with. We all at some
stage of our lives want to do something that may be we can't do any more
because of certain reasons, but we can still do it in our imaginations. I
didn't feel at any stage in the show I was at a performance. I felt I was
inside this man's head and that he was sharing his life with me. Over all
I conclude that Train of Thoughts was a fabulous performance and the
consistency and presentation was astounding." - Stephanie
Gainey
"Peter Gray is obviously not only a very talented actor, but also a
very skilful performer of tricks. He finishes his acts well with the grand
finale leaving all that have witnessed it in awe." - Tom Nice
"Peter Gray has the talent of balance, juggling, expressing emotion
and miming. His act was the life of an old man, who slept, ate, lived on
the streets. His old picture that he kept so close to his heart and
polished lovingly showed the treasure in the old man's life. His ability
to walk on a raised rope, and to change costumes proved him great. His non
use of words didn't matter as his skill in the acting was so great his
performance made sense to even the youngest of audience. Seeing such a
professional actor and performer was an honour for a student who studies
his profession." - Lydia Kim
"Peter was very talented with the way he interacted with the
audience. I liked how Peter was not a typical clown with big make up and a
colourful wig, but an old man who looked back on his life as a clown and
how he treasured those moments. Also what impressed me was the way he used
music to show the audience what was going on. His timing was brilliant and
I loved the way he improvised.
I also loved the way he trusted his audience members when they helped him,
and how the audience trusted him." - Pip Hyatt
"Train of Thoughts is definitely one of the most imaginative,
innovative, funny, fantastic and lively clown shows I have seen in my
life, if not the best. The actor/clown Peter Gray has a very definite
sense of communication and interpreted his act amazingly. What was so
amazing was that through the whole act, he did not speak, though I don't
really define it as mime. It was thoughtful, yet hilarious, with a
slightly melancholic touch. The method of communication he used actually
enriched the show immensely. Using his body and face so well is rarely
seen. To show what you mean and your emotions without words is mind
blowing. I found that I felt for the old grandpa." - Brigit
Skilbeck
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