West Midlands Childrens Theatre 

The Bluebird of Happiness 2019

 

Inverlochy Primary School, Highland 
"Just fabulous! You had us captivated right from the start. We fully expected you to have 10 others with all the characters you achieved! Thank you all!"

 

Knockbreck Primary School, Highlands 
"A fabulous show for our school in the NW of Skye. The engaging story encouraged participation from all of our pupils and was inclusive of all abilities. Most of all- the children loved to see live theatre in their little school."

 

Macdiarmid Primary School, Highlands 
"A fantastic performance which engaged everyone. Really visual and colourful. So good for modelling drama skills and inspiring our own performances. Thank you so much!"

 

Portknockie Primary School, Banffshire 
"The show was excellent. It had the children enthralled from start to finish. Very colourful and entertaining. It appealed to all ages. Would definitely welcome you back again. Thank you!"

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Mavisbank School, Lanarkshire 
"The actors were brilliant. All show put light on afternoon to Mavisbank School community. So much passion and expression with facial mimic, movement and act. Actors involved all of the audience. Our young people had parts and grown up staff were regularly given lines, which helped all of us feel important, capable and valued. Thank you guys very much. Come again"

 

Ardaghy National School, Carlingsford 
"Wowee! What a performance! Matt, Ruthie and Donna managed to keep 166 children captivated for an hour. We cannot recommend ‘West Midlands Theatre’ enough- a wonderful group to work with."

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Malahide Portmarnock, Dublin 
"Fantastic show. Very engaging for the children. Audience participation is a great idea. The children thoroughly enjoyed the show. Thanks so much!"

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St Francis National School, Co Wicklow 
"A super performance! The pupils thoroughly enjoyed the story, were engaged throughout and loved how such a small cast brought the characters to life in such a vibrant way. Looking forward to next year already!"

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St George’s N S, Co Dublin 
"Excellent production. Children really enjoyed and teachers too! Excellent engagement and balance with music, humour and language. Well done!"

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St Patrick’s (Mullanaskea) Primary, Co Fermanagh 
"This was a very enjoyable and interactive show for all children 4-11. The children were engaged throughout the show. The costumes were beautiful. The pace of the show was very appropriate for primary school children."

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St Mary’s Primary School, Enniskillen 
"Lovely message- be yourself! All pupils enjoyed it. Great participation- everyone felt included. Funny and well presented."

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Knoch Mhuire Junior School, Dublin 
"The children danced out of the hall afterwards. They loved it. Great participation from the audience."

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St Joseph’s Primary VI School, Dublin 
"Fantastic show- very interactive and suitable for all needs. Really enjoyed it."

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Grange National School, Co Sligo 
"A very enjoyable performance enjoyed by all pupils from Junior Infants to 6th class. Very interactive- pupils really enjoyed participating. Actors showed huge enthusiasm and held the attention of over 300 pupils very well. I would highly recommend this performance."

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Taunagh National School, Co Sligo 
"The show was excellent. The children were very engaged and fully enjoyed it. The show was very age appropriate considering the age range 5-12 years."

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St Joseph’s National School, Co Meath 
"Amazing energy in the Bluebird show. The actors are amazing. Definitely a great chance for the pupils to experience quality live theatre."

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Cianog Naofa National School, Co Kildare 
"Absolutely brilliant. Hugely entertaining and so engaging with all the children. We love when the West Midlands Childrens Theatre call to the school. So much fun. Thank you everyone for an amazing production."

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Tirelton Primary School, Co Cork 
"Really enjoyable show. Even better than before as there was increased audience participation. Story appealed to all ages and was excellently produced."

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Kyle School, Co Cork 
"West Midlands Theatre Company were energetic, professional and extremely engaging in their presentation of “The Bluebird”. Staff and students really enjoyed the performance. Costumes, set design, lighting and music all added to the wonderful experience."

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Berrings National School, Co Cork 
"Fantastic show as usual! So engaging and the children loved participating. Full of energy and fun. Well done!"

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Scoil Mhuire Ballincollig, Co Cork 
"West Midlands have charmed our Rang 2 and Rang 3 students and teachers again. Last year we were all so happy and entertained with their colourful, dynamic show, and this year the show was even more colourful and educational! The actors were really engaging. I am very happy to recommend WMCT to any school!!!"

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Roman Hill Primary School, Suffolk 
"It was the best show we have had all year! The children were engaged and got to join in. It was pitched well and the actors were amazing. Even year 6 joined in."

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Tow Law Primary School, Co. Durham 
"What an amazing show! The children from early years to year 6 were engaged and interested. The pupil participation was wonderful, and I am sure the children will remember the production for a long time. It was a joy to watch. Thank you!"

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St. Cuthbert’s RC Primary School, Co. Durham 
"Fantastic show with lots of child participation. It was good to have children on stage joining in. Thankyou for a fabulous afternoon."

 

Riston Primary School, Hull 
"Incredible performance with excellent humour. All children from 3-11 enjoyed it. The story was interesting, varied and kept all engaged. Excellent acting and transitions. What a wonderful morning!"

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Lyng Primary School, West Bromwich 
"Thank you for delivering a highly engaging and inspiring performance. The effective use of costumes and music (including folk songs & well known orchestral pieces) made it very special for our pupils. We hope to see you again at Lyng!"

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