Testimonials Current Productions

Here are some selected comments from some of our current productions and workshops:

The Snow Queen

From Mill Hill Primary School, Oldham 1st December 2014 (audience ages 6, 7, 8 and adults):

"The morning production of the Snow Queen was excellent. The children were all fascinated with the scenery, props, costume and great actors voices / singing. They all sat fully focused on the whole show and returned to class with comments 'That was brilliant.' 'That was outstanding.' "

(From Tim Norman)

From Neston Library, 4th December 2014 (audience ages 0 - 12 and adults):

"Superb, absolutely magic. The performers were wonderful and their voices magnificent. The whole performance was an absolute delight. Everyone loved it. It would be fantastic if there was a future return visit. The set was magnificent too."

(From Lena Shiell)

"fantastic show last night folks in Neston. absolutely loved it! Huge thank you to Helena and the gang."

(From Susannah Hill)

"Great show yesterday at the Neston Library!!! Great performance, Great actors/singers. We (parents + two kids: 8 ad 10 y/o) had a lovely time! Many thanks."

(From Jacco Van den Hoek)

From Northants Touring Arts, 20th December 2014

Desborough United Reform Church:

"Wow.. we just saw your performance of The Snow Queen in Desborough. What a fantastic show! Me and my kids were captivated from the opening scene. We loved everything about it - story, songs, set, props, choreography... Thank you for coming to our little town and have a happy xmas!"

(From Claire Tromans)

From The Lantern Theatre, 2nd - 4th January 2015:

"Snow Queen at the Lantern yesterday was the highlight of my extensive theatre going over the Festive Season which included some much larger venues and productions - indeed a highlight of the year. So inventive and yet so true to the story. A brilliant adaptation, so imaginatively staged and beautifully performed. I'd usually take 'stunning original music' with a pinch of salt, but it's totally justified - immediately attractive but always fresh... And how many shows do you see where every word of every song is crystal clear? What said it all was that even the tiniest children in the audience were mesmerised and quiet throughout..."

(From Donald Judge)

From Barnton Memorial Hall, 10th January 2015:

"Thank you for a brilliant evening at The Snow Queen. It was amazing, magical and enthralling."

(From Barbara Burston)

" The Snow Queen by Relative Pitch Opera. The music is original and emotive. The singing is unusual - you can hear every word. The acting is captivating, punctuated with skillful movement and dance. The whole is a lovely piece of Theatre - a testament to the professionalism of the Players, the Writers, and the Director and Technical Team."

(From Barrie Billinge)

From Northants Touring Arts, 16th January 2015 

Helmdon Primary School:

"What a truly magical experience watching The Snow Queen in Helmdon. Fantastic cast and amazing voices. My 6 year old hasn't stopped talking about you all weekend! Very inspirational! Thank you.."

(From Miara Turner)

From Griffe Field Primary School, 23rd January 2015 (audience ages 7 - 11 and adults):

"Stunning! The buzz around school, after the performance, with pupils and staff was fantastic. The creativity, storytelling, character development, acting and of course singing was just mesmerising."

(From Emma Mitchell, headteacher)

The Snow Queen Workshop

From Mill Hill Primary School, Oldham 1st December 2014:

" The children were able to act out 'snow scenes', practise their singing and have such an enjoyable and educational experience. They will remember this day as one of their favourites - and the teachers too!"

From Griffe Field Primary School, 23rd January 2015:

"Good pace, lovely range of activities. Children were motivated and inspired to fully participate. Staff also learnt some new skills they could use with the children."

The Nightingale of South Bank

From Spot On Lancashire Rural Touring, 26th May 2013-

Aughton Village Hall:

"These shows just get better with each visit. Continue please to bring pleasure to Aughton."

"Helena was brilliant. She sang fantastically and gave us really interesting information. She is a very, very good singer - Her voice is fantastic."

"We thoroughly enjoyed this evenings' entertainment."

"A really nice evening. Songs with storyline. Thankyou!"

"What a wonderful voice. The era of Florence Easton recreated and this enhanced the telling of her life story."

"Superb! Would not have missed it. Worth every penny."

From Cheshire Rural Touring Arts audience, 9th March 2013-

Mollington and Backford Village Hall:

"Amazing, what a wonderful experience. A professional powerful performance. For those who attended it was a 5 star performance and a missed opportunity for others."

"Fantastic wonderful voice."

"Neither of us is an opera "buff" and we thoroughly enjoyed tonight's show..."

"Wonderful voice. Should have a wider audience."

"Very good, I would like to hear Helena in a larger Hall!"

"Enjoyable evening and out of the ordinary! Well constructed theme and interesting idea to use an opera singer's career story to present a variety of arias..."

"A very powerful and polished performance. Come again!"

"Excellent voice, projection and passion (might have been at Covent Garden) - created a very good atmosphere and feel for each operatic aria."

"Excellent show - interesting production..."

"Excellent voice of opera singer."

"Amazing performance."

" Excellent."

" Very enjoyable. Interesting to combine a story with operatic arias. A very powerful, beautiful voice."

"It was very enjoyable."

"Thoroughly enjoyed the evening."

"It was amazing."

From stART and ADeC [act] arts in cambs on tour audience, October 2012-

Swavesey Village College:

"Excellent! Great to see an opera singer so close up!"

"Great acoustics!! Wonderful voice - lovely…"

"Fabulous evening, enjoyed it immensely!!"

"Thank you for introducing me to Florence Easton in such an enchanting way."

"Beautiful songs sent shivers up my spine. A great show deserves wider audience. The story of Florence Easton brought to life with imaginative props and a very talented singer."

From audience members at  the Buxton Festival Fringe, July 2012:

"An amazing show!!! This should be on at the Opera House!!!"

"We loved this performance of the Nightingale of South Bank, would recommend it thoroughly"

"Why is Helena at the fringe? She should be on the main stage!"

"Marvellous illuminating programme, great voice"

"A fantastic show, beautifully produced by the company"

"Astonishing show starring Helena Leonard! What a treat"

"Excellent show, very professional standard for the fringe"

"Marvellous performance by Helena Leonard - what a voice!"

"All good!"

"Loved it! Amazing"

"Fabulous - can't wait to come again"

"Absolutely loved it"

"This was a superb evening with a gifted performer"

"Interesting and entertaining evening, unforgettable"

"Absolutely gorgeous!"

Victorian Old Time Music Hall

From audience members and clients:

"Excellent visually, entertainment and participation. Good fun"

"Just brilliant. Loved it. Thank you"

"Very good. Great fun - worked your audience well"

"Packed full of energy"

Schools Victorian Old Time Music Hall

From Leconfield Primary School:

"A Fabulous afternoons entertainment. Kids and Adults all loved it. Highly recommended”