STUDENT FEEDBACK
"Really funny, not something I will forget. Thank you for making me love me."
"Brilliant performance. Good mix of comedy and serious topics."
"It really made me think that we should accept the way we are and thank you for doing the performance."
"The production gave me more confidence about my body. It was very good!"
"10/10 a good workshop."
"Really eye opening and positive vibes. Also realisation to how we all are in this society."
"You made a very clear message, it also made me feel good about myself."
"It has made me feel more confident in myself and the play was amazing. Thank you!"
"It opened up my mind about body image."
"I really enjoyed the performance and it really communicated the theme of body image in a fun but still effective way."
"The jelly wasn't ready for me."
"Confidence is sexy."
UNIVERSITY STUDENTS' FEEDBACK
"‘I Don’t Think You’re Ready’ by Tagged Theatre was relatable right from the start! I have struggled and continue to struggle with my body image just like many I know but watching this performance and witnessing the sheer confidence that they had in themselves on stage (in recognisable underwear!) and their determination for a fun yet educational piece of theatre was both motivational and inspiring. It has led me to re-evaluate how I think and feel about my body! I want to be more confident and I want to think about how I can help others to feel the same!" "I felt like I had been transported back to high school, only this time there was a solution available"
- Kay Goddard, YSJ University Student
"The installation acted as a perfect way to introduce the topic of the performance; 'I don't think you're ready.' I, in some ways found myself feeling extremely saddened when walking around the exhibition as the material that I was faced with was hard hitting and raw. However, certain images and videos did leave me feeling incredibly inspired, also, as I began to reflect on the way I see myself and my own body. This allowed me to realise that my body is who I am and I should not be ashamed of it. I believe that what the four women achieved was an extremely selfless act as they used their own bodies to inspire others, creating a overwhelming sense of celebration amongst all people and bodies in all their wonderful different forms."
- Chantelle Hubbard, YSJ University Student.
TEACHERS', FACILITATORS' AND PRACTITIONERS' FEEDBACK
“Tagged Theatre worked with my 11-14 year old youth theatre project, teasing out and exploring issues relating to the contemporary adolescent identity. The workshops were planned with great consideration, delivered with much energy and enthusiasm and structured in a way that was challenging but in a supportive environment. The young people engaged fully and responded to some very difficult topics such as underage drinking, body image and relationships. I put this down to Tagged's facilitation which allowed them to build a positive rapport with the young people. Their supporting performance 'I don't think you're ready' was a refreshing addition to the Theatre In Education offer - rather than preaching change, they demonstrated it. What better way to encourage people to love their bodies, than by showing us that celebration live on stage. I wanted to join in!"
- Matt Harper-Hardcastle. Youth Theatre Practitioner; York Theatre Royal.
"It was a well written, well performed piece of theatre. The contrast of more serious themes facing body image with over-exaggerated comedy scenes perfectly grabbed everyone in the audience's attention. The real-life scenarios involving weight loss culture were particularly funny and this performance was both eye opening and a pleasure to watch."
- Shaun Castle, Writer.
"I've been trying to get one of the girls engaged in writing up their speaking and listening speech for 2 months and she still hadn't done it. Yet, come period 5, she came in, motivated and wrote the whole thing all about body image. It's great and shows how inspired she was!"
- Anonymous
