“Impressed by the approach of the group. Good sense of humour – students liked the adult approach and felt treated as equals. Presentations were very powerful and the drama/dance expertise was impressive”.

Chris O’Hara, drama teacher, Glossopdale Community College.

“(The best part of the session) was the relaxed and enthusiastic manner of the project workers.  It was easy for beginners to join in.  The show was entertaining and educational… It was an excellent workshop and show.  The young people and ourselves really enjoyed it”.

Youth support worker, Better Choices Manchester.

“(I learned) how to be in different positions and act due to my feelings.  I also learned how others suffer in the world and how they have to take drastic actions.  It made me think a lot”.

14-year-old participant, Levenshulme High School, Manchester. 

“I learnt how to move to the rhythm of the drums.  The best part of the session was everything!  The dance was interesting and unique, very different”.

15-year-old participant, Parrswood High School, Manchester.

“I learned to respect others that are different.  Thank you for a great lesson”.

14-year-old participant, Levenshulme High School, Manchester.

“Afrocats is one of the UK’s most innovative dance companies”.

Lake District Summer Music, Cumbria.

“(Where Is Home?) was an experience that left a mark as powerful theatre does - and perhaps opened up new possibilities for action in the future… Suffice to say that the performance project brought the unliveable experience of the refugee into public space, leading to a challenge to and undermining of the authority of official, negative discourses surrounding refugees”.

In Place of War research project, Manchester University.