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BUCKINGHAMSHIRE
"Thouroughly enjoyed by all. Teachers reported even the youngest children (4 year olds) got the message. Thank You." LIZ SEDDON - HEAD TEACHER - ELMTREE INFANT SCHOOL - CHESHAM
CAMBRIDGESHIRE
"A truly magical performance, engaging and funny. Learning took place without the audience realising it. Would highly recommend." MRS NOYES - ASSISTANT HEAD TEACHER - WINYATES PRIMARY SCHOOL - PETERBOROUGH
"I thought this production was fantastic and appealed to all ages. Excellent! JOANNE BAKER - TEACHER - WINYATES PRIMARY SCHOOL - PETERBOROUGH
"The presentation was fun, educational and had the children absorbed. A great way to hit home the message of healthy eating - Thank you very much." SARAH KEY - YR5/6 TEACHER - WINYATES PRIMARY SCHOOL - PETERBOROUGH
"Thank you for a wonderful show - the children thoroughly enjoyed it as did I. Very enjoyable and informative - as well as incredibly entertaining!" IAN BLAND - SENIOR TEACHER - BARRINGTON PRIMARY SCHOOL - CAMBRIDGE
"I really enjoyed it. It was very good that the healthy eating message was reinforced throughout. The children actually booed crisps! Thanks" LAURA JOHNSON - TEACHER AND SCIENCE CO-ORDINATOR - KINGS HEDGES SCHOOL - CAMBRIDGE
"A super show. The props were very clever and the use of technology. The children (and staff) thoroughly enjoyed it and learnt a lot. CHRIS WEBB - TEACHER - SPRING MEADOW INFANT SCHOOL - ELY - CAMBRIDGESHIRE
"Your enthusiasm and message was clear, all of the children got out of it, what was appropriate for their stage and age" HILARY WESTCOTT - HEADTEACHER - GREAT GIDDING PRIMARY SCHOOL - GREAT GIDDING
"The children were spellbound by the show, and from the discussion afterwards had gleaned all the main points" TRACEY REID - KS1 TEACHER - GREAT GIDDING SCHOOL
"Great fun, engaging puppets, and an important message for a school like this, thanks" MARCUS SHADBOLT - KEY STAGE LEADER - KINGS HEDGES PRIMARY SCHOOL - CAMBRIDGE
"A very good show, the children were enthralled" SUE BROWN - RECEPTION/YEAR 1 TEACHER - BARRINGTON SCHOOL - CAMBRIDGE
"Highly entertaining yet managing to get a serious message across to the children. From reception to Year 6 - they were totally engaged. Splendid!" MR R. HIGH - HEADTEACHER - NEW ROAD PRIMARY SCHOOL - WHITTLESEY
"A fantastic performance - please come back soon!!" MRS R. RANDALL - TEACHER - NEW ROAD PRIMARY SCHOOL - WHITTLESEY
"I thought the show was an excellent way of putting across the message of healthy eating, we all really enjoyed it." SHEILA WELLS - TEACHING ASSISTANT - GREAT STAUGHTON SCHOOL - ST NEOTS
CORNWALL
"Very funny and very educational. All the children loved it (As did the adults) Excellent!" KIERAN WALSH - G.T.P. - ST FRANCIS SCHOOL - FALMOUTH
"Something for everyone. A refreshing show that entertained and informed. The children and staff thoroughly enjoyed it." GWYN LOWE - TEACHER - ST FRANCIS SCHOOL - FALMOUTH
CUMBRIA
"The children loved the performance and learnt alot about healthy eating" MAGGS WILSON - DEPUTY HEAD - ST BEE'S VILLAGE SCHOOL - CUMBRIA
EDINBURGH
"A lively and original way to transmit the healthy eating message...thank you" JANE MAWDSLEY - DEPUTY HEADTEACHER - BALGREEN PRIMARY SCHOOL - EDINBURGH
"Very topical, appropriate, engaging and fun. Thanks, kids loved it!!" MR O'CONNOR - TEACHER - ST JOSEPHS PRIMARY SCHOOL - EDINBURGH
"First Class!" SHEILA HAY - TEACHER - ST JOSEPHS PRIMARY SCHOOL - EDINBURGH
ESSEX
"Exceptionally good show with an important message for all children and some adults!" NIGEL ROBERTS - HEADTEACHER - JEROUNDS JUNIOR SCHOOL - HARLOW
"One of the best performances I have seen at any school. Informative and very fun. Held the children's attention all the way to the end." KELLI ARNOLD - L.S.A. - JEROUNDS JUNIOR SCHOOL - HARLOW
"The perfect aperitif to our healthy eating week. Thank you" SARAH KNOWLER - PSHE CO-ORDINATOR - HOCKLEY PRIMARY SCHOOL - HOCKLEY
"Very well presented - Excellent effects - The children from 5 to 11 found it hilarious and the message was very clear. Thank you! (Teachers enjoyed it too)" AMY HODGE - SARAH RICE - CLAIRE PREECE - KATIE WELSH - CLASS TEACHERS - HOLY TRINITY EIGHT ASH GREEN PRIMARY SCHOOL - COLCHESTER
GLOUCESTERSHIRE
"An excellent presentation! The message was clearly stated, yet in a format to engage and enthuse all the children. I enjoyed it just as much as the children! Thank you. BARBARA TAYLOR - HEAD TEACHER - LONGNEY PRIMARY SCHOOL - GLOUCESTERSHIRE
"Everybody thoroughly enjoyed the show and the children picked up on the importance of healthy eating. Thank you!" LAURA HAMMETT - TEACHER/CURRICULUM CO-ORDINATOR - HAREWOOD INFANT SCHOOL - GLOUCESTER
"An excellent show! It got the message across in a crazy fashion reminiscent of Wacaday or Tiswas. The Children adored it and so did the adults. We would love to have you back" DIANE PHILLIPS - Y2 TEACHER - HAREWOOD INFANT SCHOOL - GLOUCESTER
"Excellent! Even the youngest children were entranced and the message was portrayed in a fun way. Thanks." MRS. EVANS - CLASS TEACHER - REDMARLEY PRIMARY SCHOOL - GLOUCESTER
"Loved it! Children were absorbed and it held their attention throughout." LESLEY CUTLER - TEACHER - REDMARLEY PRIMARY SCHOOL - GLOUCESTER
"A super morning of fun and education - The Children will remember this with pleasure!" CAROLINE COOK - TEACHER - REDMARLEY PRIMARY SCHOOL - GLOUCESTER
"Everybody really enjoyed it - we thought you were one of the best theatre companies we've ever booked!" REBECCA LANSDOWN - KS1/FS LEADER (ON BEHALF OF ALL THE STAFF) - ST MARY'S PRIMARY SCHOOL - CHURCHDOWN
HAMPSHIRE
"An excellent performance, entertaining and imaginative. The children and staff loved the show - they were lifted and calmed in equal measure. A veritable feast and gastronomic delight!" PETE PEARCEY - TEACHER - FARNBOROUGH GRANGE INFANT SCHOOL - FARNBOROUGH
"...The show was enjoyed by all the age range, my children learned and retained lots of useful information..." CLAIRE DIVERS, TEACHER
HERTFORDSHIRE
"What a wonderfully original way of teaching about healthy eating. The children were 100% engaged in your presentation and their learning. Thank you! CAROL PRATT - ACTING HEADTEACHER - LANNOCK PRIMARY SCHOOL - LETCHWORTH GARDEN CITY - HERTFORDSHIRE
"Fantastic presentation, very entertaining! We will be recommending you to others" MADDY LORIA - KS1 CO-ORDINATOR - SOUTH HILL PRIMARY SCHOOL - HEMEL HEMPSTEAD
"A Very impressive performance. The children loved it." EUNICE QUINN - DEPUTY HEAD TEACHER - WOOD END SCHOOL - HARPENDEN
"A fantastic way to promote healthy eating" LIZ ROBERTSON - TEACHER - SOUTH HILL PRIMARY SCHOOL - HEMEL HEMPSTEAD
KENT
"I thought this was a terrific presentation and your sense of humour and style relly engaged the audience. Almost certainly the best theatre group I have seen in 30 years of teaching" JOHN DAY - HEAD TEACHER - REGIS MANOR PRIMARY SCHOOL - SITTINGBOURNE
"We beleive that this was the best production we have had at Regis Manor. It was both educating and fantastic fun! 10/10" VICKI ACORS - PSHE/SCIENCE CO-ORDINATOR - REGIS MANOR PRIMARY SCHOOL - SITTINGBOURNE
"The show was great! It gave the children a very important message, but in a light hearted, fun way!" LUCY FRIBBENS - CLASS TEACHER - WOODLANDS INFANT SCHOOL - TONBRIDGE
"Fantastic Performance. Thoroughly enjoyed by both staff and children" NATASHA STEVENS - KS1 TEACHER - HARRIETSHAM PRIMARY SCHOOL - MAIDSTONE
"A fun exciting visual way to get across the message of healthy eating and living" MRS RUSLING - Y2 TEACHER - WOODLANDS INFANT SCHOOL - TONBRIDGE
"Hilarious - The children loved it and were 100% engaged! Thanks" MICHELLE INCE - Y1 TEACHER - WOODLANDS INFANT SCHOOL - TONBRIDGE
"It was a fantastic, fabulous, magical show, you captured all our minds. Brilliant, Thank you" SUE HOGAN - TEACHING ASSISTANT - BYSINGWOOD PRIMARY SCHOOL - FAVERSHAM
The magical illusions were a temptingly delicious mystery. Thank You." DEBRA ANDREWS - TA - BYSINGWOOD PRIMARY SCHOOL - FAVERSHAM
"Very Entertaining" MRS WRIGHT - TA - EASTCHURCH PRIMARY SCHOOL - CANTERBURY
The show was an effective and entertaining way of promoting children's '5 a day'. The puppets were very likeable and the presentation was enthusiastic! Enjoyed by both staff and pupils. Many Thanks." ANNA GOVAN - HEALTHY SCHOOLS CO-ORDINATOR - LYMPNE PRIMARY SCHOOL - FOLKESTONE
"A very enjoyable afternoon" DAVINA WOOD - TA - LYMPNE PRIMARY SCHOOL - FOLKESTONE
LEICESTERSHIRE
"A brilliant show which the children really enjoyed. There was a good balance of factual information combined with fun and entertainment. We'd love to have you back in the future." KERRY POCHIN - TEACHER & P.S.H.E. CO-ORDINATOR - CATHERINE JUNIOR SCHOOL - LEICESTER
"The children (and staff) were captivated and enjoyed the audience participation. A fun, lively and entertaining way of getting across an important message." MARIAN PAYNE - TEACHER - CATHERINE JUNIOR SCHOOL - LEICESTER
LINCOLNSHIRE
"The children still talk about the show, it has certainly had an impact on them" JAZ JOHAD - SENIOR TEACHER - GOSBERTON PRIMARY SCHOOL - SPALDING
NORFOLK
"The Children thoroughly enjoyed the show and it has had an impact on their eating! A parent has told us that her children have asked for 'Captain Carrots' for dinner and has asked for a list of other vegetables named (in the performance) as the child wants to eat them all now; for the first time!" ANDREA SLATER - DEPUTY HEAD TEACHER - CAVELL PRIMARY SCHOOL - NORWICH
"Excellent! All children in Year captivated as were the rest of the school (including the adults)" CLAIRE DIXON - YR TEACHER - CAVELL PRIMARY SCHOOL - NORWICH
"A really first rate show. The children were spellbound and engaged yet under control. The message was successfully passed on" GILL MARTIN - RECEPTION TEACHER - SPROWSTON INFANT SCHOOL - NORWICH
"Excellent production! Enjoyed by all" SALLY STACEY - TEACHING ASSISTANT - ST JOHN'S PRIMARY SCHOOL - HOVETON - NORWICH
"Fantastic...the children and staff fully enjoyed it" DEBRA POPEY - S.E.N. TEACHING ASSISTANT - ST JOHN'S PRIMARY SCHOOL - HOVETON - NORWICH
NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
"Excellent...The Best visiting children's show we've had in years" MRS HAINES - YEAR 3 TEACHER - HAVELOCK SCHOOL - DESBOROUGH
"Very refreshing & entertaining. A healthy treat for the adults and children alike." PHOEBE GRONNEBERG - TEACHER - HAVELOCK SCHOOL - DESBOROUGH
"An excellent performance which was thoroughly enjoyed by children & teachers." RICHARD JACQUES - Y4 LEADER - HAVELOCK SCHOOL - DESBOROUGH
"It was superb...thank you!" CAROL GRIBBLE - TEACHER - BRIAR HILL PRIMARY SCHOOL - NORTHAMPTON
"An excellent production, the children talked very enthusiastically about it and had learnt a great deal" MRS M SMITH - TEACHER - BRIAR HILL PRIMARY SCHOOL - NORTHAMPTON
"The show was 'top notch' excellently done and kept the children thoroughly amused. Well done, super" MANDY HARDY - L.A. - BRIAR HILL PRIMARY SCHOOL - NORTHAMPTON
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE
"Excellent - thanks very much" KAREN YOUNG - YR 3/4 TEACHER - BURTON JOYCE PRIMARY SCHOOL - NOTTINGHAM
"The children loved the show and talked about it for weeks. I particularly liked the special effects - the brussel sprout was fantastic!" ANNA BAKER - RECEPTION/YEAR 1 TEACHER - BURTON JOYCE PRIMARY SCHOOL - NOTTINGHAM
"Well worth every penny - would definitely use again" RACHEL CLUNIE - TEACHER & HEALTHY SCHOOLS CO-ORDINATOR - HAWTONVILLE SCHOOL - NEWARK
"Fabulous!" CATH STOREY - TEACHER - HAWTONVILLE SCHOOL - NEWARK
RUTLAND
"The Children loved it and are still talking about it. It had the teachers in fits of laughter and left them wondering how you managed a couple of things" KIM PARKES - TEACHER - RAF COTTESMORE PRIMARY SCHOOL - RUTLAND
"Well paced. Script aimed at all groups (even the grown ups). Loved the jokes and stage gags. Message clear, but not too laboured. Just the right length. It has given me 'food for thought'. I wish you had suggested we video it as I would now love to show bits again particularly in science class" HELEN SWIFT - YEAR 5 TEACHER - RAF COTTESMORE PRIMARY SCHOOL - RUTLAND
"Brilliant, a lot of fun and learning for everyone. The children have been talking about it all day" L. RACE - TEACHER/KS1 CO-ORDINATOR - RAF COTTESMORE PRIMARY SCHOOL - RUTLAND
"Really enjoyable - children and I loved it. Just wish I could remember the 'science facts'! KAREN WALKER - YR4 TEACHER - RAF COTTESMORE PRIMARY SCHOOL - RUTLAND
SUFFOLK
"Very amusing way of communicating an important message. Children were asking lots of questions about food, diet and school lunch afterwards" S. RENWICH - DEPUTY HEADTEACHER - WOOD LEY PRIMARY SCHOOL - STOWMARKET
"The show was excellent - really conveyed the message clearly and the children were enthralled! All the children loved the 'magic' elements and the audience participation. Teachers loved the jokes! SARAH SPUNKS AND LAUREN WATSON - FOUNDATION STAGE TEACHERS - WOOD LEY PRIMARY SCHOOL - STOWMARKET
A fantastic show - Very entertaining at both child and adult level and informative" KAREN GARTON - TEACHER - WOOD LEY PRIMARY SCHOOL - STOWMARKET
"Very well presented, excellent combinations of activities. Enjoyable for all!" MISS LYNCH AND MISS BRADY - TEACHERS - WOOD LEY PRIMARY SCHOOL - STOWMARKET
"One of the best all round shows we have seen in ages. Good entertainment (as well as nutritional) at many levels." JEANNIE - FOUNDATION CO-ORDINATOR - GUSFORD PRIMARY SCHOOL - IPSWICH
"Thought the entire show was fantastic - just as entertaining for the adults as the children" PIP - Y6 TEACHER - GUSFORD PRIMARY SCHOOL - IPSWICH
SUSSEX
"Fantastic" ANDREA WESTON - YR 1 TEACHER - GLADE INFANTS SCHOOL - BOGNOR REGIS
WARWICKSHIRE
"It was an extremely well thought out production, which held the attention of both children and adults, from start to finish. I thoroughly enjoyed it!" GILL YARDLEY - TEACHING ASSISTANT - ST JOHN'S PRIMARY SCHOOL - KENILWORTH
"A magical show. I'd just like to know how you did it!" BECKY EDWARDS - YR4 TEACHER - PADDOX PRIMARY SCHOOL - RUGBY
"Information conveyed in a memorable, entertaining way suitable for reception to Year 6! (and thats not easy!)" MISS. V. TOWERS - YR2 TEACHER - PADDOX PRIMARY SCHOOL - RUGBY
"A great show - including magic, fun and a serious message. The presenter held Y6 to reception children for a whole hour without losing their attention. The props were professional, as was the whole show" SUE WEBB - YR1 TEACHER - PADDOX PRIMARY SCHOOL - RUGBY
"A fantastic launch for our health week! Thank you very much" DEBBIE GIBSON - ACTING HEADTEACHER - WITHERLEY PRIMARY SCHOOL - ATHERSTONE
PRESS COVERAGE
"...Captain Carrot has clearly changed the views of these children...Excellent educational entertainment..." ERIN MITCHELL - HEREWARD RADIO - CAMBRIDGESHIRE
"A unique show, every parent would love to see their children as excited and enthusiastic about fruit and vegetables" ANGLIA TELEVISION
"...Yes, I would recommend this show to any other school, it was entertaining and informative and engaged the entire school..." MRS L WEDDERKOP - DEPUTY HEAD TEACHER - PETERBOROUGH - SPEAKING ON HEREWARD RADIO
