Audience Thoughts & Responses - The Perfect City

​Very moving, powerful and very well presented. - Heather and Mike Brayshaw

​I really enjoyed the combo of music and serious subject,  I was drawn into the Penn story by the acting, from the very start!  Nothing dragged, nothing seemed not quite as it should be.  And the music was fun yet interesting and harmonically developed. So bravo to all of you. - Margie

Everyone I spoke to after the performance thoroughly enjoyed it.  how effective it was to have the cast sit in with the audience and to make such dramatic use of the centre aisle. 
- Ann Vernau

​PS.  I have one complaint: this morning I can't get 'Spice of my Life' out of my head!!

​I thought the second half in particular was very moving. It is interesting how pioneers with high ideals often can't get to where they want to go  - but that their struggles pave the way for the future - and so they should be more celebrated.  Sue's favourite song was 'Mary' and mine was Philadelphia!  - Jill Goldman

​Most enjoyable, a fascinating story sung by a great cast, making the fullest use of the of meeting house space. Congratulations to all involved in this production. Too good to be over, this is just the beginning. We all thought it should be in the west end, do hope so. - Pat Strong

"Friday night's performance in Dorking was most enjoyable, a fascinating story sung by a great cast, making the fullest use of the of meeting house space. Congratulations to all involved in this production." - Peter Garlont

"​The show was truly amazing . Tony and I enjoyed every moment. What a talented group of actors. The music was lovely." - B Green (Buckland)

"Fantastic performance at dorking last night. We loved the show, brilliant story, ‘Fab cast and an all-round great show. Thank you!" - Anon

"Too good to be over, this is just the beginning. We all thought it should be in the west end, do hope so” Pat Strong (Banstead) ​

"Amazing. Deserves a much bigger tour. Congratulations." - Grelle White

"... a truly GREAT show. Both Jo, our friends Ian and Suzanne and myself thought it was absolutely wonderful and really does deserve exposure to much bigger audiences. In particular we felt that many of the musical numbers would certainly appeal to a younger audience. 

​Reading this again I see that I have not said a word of how excellent ALL the cast were, please pass on them, the musical director and of course yourself our heartiest congratulations."
​- John Sheldrake (Reigate Heath)

"Friday night's performance in Dorking was most enjoyable, a fascinating story sung by a great cast, making the fullest use of the of meeting house space. Congratulations Martin and all involved in this production." - Anon

"Thanks for yesterday evening Martin. Well worth coming up to London for.  For me there were some really powerful moments: probably the most powerful was Anthony's song 'My Mary' with the terrible cruelty in the background.

​The acting was great - William and Admiral Penn especially.  The whole point - that in this world there is no perfect city - came over powerfully."
- Carole (Bourne)

​"My family and I really enjoyed The Perfect City on Tuesday at Rickmansworth. I want to congratulate you and the whole team on a very good show. As Quakers who are also into musical theatre, we were obviously going to be watching from several angles at once, and we were delighted.

​Particular highlights for me were the way you kept the pace going, the quality of the singing, the effective way that actors played different characters without it ever being confusing, and some lovely melodies." - Jonathan Carmichael

"Congratulations on your musical play at Dorking yesterday. It was well worth the effort of driving the 250 miles back from Cornwall to see it. You have a very talented little group there."
​- Brenda Judd

 "It was good to have you with us. What a lovely Company of performers - with some fine voices. Everyone who was there who has spoken to me has said how much they enjoyed the evening - so well done to you all." - The Reverend Deborah Snowball, Vicar of Rickmansworth 

"Thumbs up and power to your elbow for the show, Martin. I noticed that cast only had 45 minutes to 'escape & refresh'. I marvelled very much at that". - John Champneys 

"I saw the show at the Friends Meeting House in Cambridge last Saturday. Still the songs are circulating in the orchestra in my head, and in my heart.

I had trouble focusing on the difference between a watcher and watched as the debut performance of 'The Perfect City' unfolded before me in the Friends Meeting House in Cambridge.

When I slept that night, the story and lyrics were floating in my dreams and as this week progresses the story is seldom far from my mind and it has roosted to take up place in my heart. 

Congratulations on an excellent show last night. It was really professionally done – singing and acting first class. You had a large and appreciative audience and much support from friends and supporters.

I hope the rest of the tour is as successful." - Chris (Slater) Bookham

"Phenomenal sell out at Dorking ! Congratulations !
However if you have a ticket (or two) returned for the 23rd let us know!"  - Richard

"Thank you for your performance at Jesus Lane last night - thoroughly enjoyed it!"
- Marisa Johnson

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