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 13 year old me walked into the Cluntergate Centre 5 years ago absolutely terrified of starting something completely alien where I knew no one and didn't know what to expect. I'd picked drama as one of my gcse options and thought I should try give it ago outside of school to give myself a bit more experience. However, I hated trying new things, and going in blind was incredibly daunting. I went in, sat down, and proceeded to stare at the floor whilst everyone did their best and worsts, determined not to make eye contact with anyone because I was so scared. But then as we went round the circle I realised with utter (and probably more intense than was necessary) joy that I actually knew two of the people that were there from school. This was good for two reasons; one, it meant I didn't have to start any friendships completely from scratch, which was a big win for me back then, and two, it made me feel less scared that I was trying something new because Penny had only just joi...

First review is from Amani A little review since I got to watch an older-ensemble-company’s play for once as I’m usually in them ahahaha: Tonight’s show was INSANELY GOOD. I really liked the use of the push-pull method at the start of the play, and the flocking around characters (such as Gee) really personified and embodied the animals themselves. The masks were intricate and really quite fascinating to look at during the ensemble sequences, and they definitely added to the actors’ performances. The boxes were also perfect for this performance. The classroom environment flowed nicely which demonstrates the clear depth of the thought that had been put into each character. Two of the actors that stood out to me were Amelia as her performance as Gee about halfway through the play genuinely made me want to run onto the stage and hug her, and Ben as his performance as Zane showcased such a wide range of emotions. Everyone’s performances made me forget that I know them in real life as they e...