Stillness

Stillness

‘A child who cannot sit still is a half-developed child.’  – Luther Standing Bear. The COVID-19 virus is moving swiftly across our world and life is changing rapidly for us all. We’re having to make tough choices and find ways to navigate new terrain as this...
My Grief

My Grief

Recently my dear friend’s mother died. I wanted to reach out to my friend, to let her know that I was thinking about her and that I was there for her. I kept wondering what I could say to support her, ease her pain. I began to write and this is what emerged: The...
I Believe in Unicorns – Audience feedback Autumn Tour 2019

I Believe in Unicorns – Audience feedback Autumn Tour 2019

A sample of the comments that have been left for us in our Feedback Book whilst on tour during Autumn 2019 CRANLEIGH ARTS CENTRE Saturday 28th September 2019: “Wonderful! We so enjoyed it. I Believe in Unicorns is by far the best childrens theatre I’ve seen here.” “I...
The Importance of Bedtime Stories

The Importance of Bedtime Stories

Whilst out ‘on tour’ again this year, sharing one of Michael Morpurgo’s (War Horse author) incredible stories ‘I Believe in Unicorns’, I continue to be amazed and delighted by the reactions of both adults and children – despite of the fact that the...
What’s the Truth?

What’s the Truth?

I have been contemplating the word, the concept of ‘truth’ over the past few years. I’ve been examining how truthful I am, consciously observing when and how I might tell ‘white lies’ or crashing large ones! What’s the difference between these? I’ve been questioning...
Kika’s True ‘Birth Day’

Kika’s True ‘Birth Day’

Kika’s Birthday by John and Danyah Miller A co-production between Wizard Presents, Little Angel Theatre and Orange Tree Theatre During a Q&A, at the end of one of my performances of Kika’s Birthday at Little Angel Theatre London, I was asked ‘How long did it take...