WHAT OUR AUDIENCES SAY
Testimonials
Don’t just take our word for it — here’s what our audiences, critics, and venues have said about Guildburys Theatre Company.
PRESS REVIEWS
What the Critics Said
Sardines Magazine
Nell Gwynn
‘The supporting cast were, as always with Guildburys, excellent, but special mention must be made of Eddie Woolrich, delivering a hilarious tour-de-force as the bewildered relic of a men-only stage.’
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Nell Gwynn
‘This play, so full of energy and lust for life, is also a great ensemble piece. The musical elements are charming, and in some cases real ear worms!’
READ FULL REVIEW →Life in Farnham Magazine
Nell Gwynn
‘A delightful feel-good evening. Amy de Roche is perfect as Nell; cheerful, expressive, cheeky – she seems great fun, the kind of person you’d want to hang out with.’
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The Lady in the Van
‘The production was a shining example of the quality of British amateur theatre… I felt privileged to have been invited to share the experience.’
Guildford Dragon
The Lady in the Van
‘This is not a tragedy to be avoided, but a slice of life to be savoured.’
NODA
The Lady in the Van
‘Eddie Woolrich pulled it off wonderfully well. Far more emerged from this production, in terms of superb acting, thought provoking moments, and humour, than I personally found in the film.’
VENUES & SPECIAL MENTIONS
From the Venues
‘Professional, high production values… your cast and director quickly made all the adjustments required to perform at the Minack… your technical team were charming and most helpful… you more than justified my faith in giving you a slot and you are invited back to perform again.’
Phil Jackson — Theatre Manager, The Minack Theatre
‘Today’s matinee performance of Tartuffe at The Minack Theatre was truly excellent! I enjoyed it as much if not more than any professional production I’ve seen in recent years. You captured the humour of Moliere and I found myself roaring with laughter.’
Vanessa Yates — Audience Member, Tartuffe at The Minack
‘On top of excellent acting, the production was set beautifully. The direction was excellent in every respect throughout this excellent, funny and poignant play.’
Audience Member
AUDIENCE SURVEY & FEEDBACK
What Our Audiences Say
‘Who needs Glyndebourne when you’ve got Guildburys!’
‘Magical experience. First time attended a Guildburys play and found the acting excellent. Enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere — a memorable day. Thank you.’
‘We enjoyed this year’s production very much. In fact thought it one of the best we have seen. Love the new venue.’
‘Ten Times Table was excellent — a great professional cast in my opinion. They should all be professionals.’
‘Couldn’t have seen better at the National, I’m quite sure of that!’
‘Fantastic – a truly captivating plot brought to life by charismatic performances.’
‘I really have to write straight away to say how superb your production is. Such a moving, thought-provoking play, exactly what the theatre is all about.’
‘Absolutely great! I’ve never seen any Shakespeare theatre and wasn’t sure I’d like it but the cast brought it to life. I’ll definitely be back.’
‘Guildburys always delivers a fabulous production, year after year, rain or shine and everyone comes back for more.’
‘Fantastic show! Best theatre show I’ve seen in a long while.’
‘We spent a very enjoyable evening and just wanted to pass on our congratulations to the entire team who produced such a slick and polished performance.’
‘Always a magical evening — it is always a great pleasure to attend one of your performances.’