PRESS FOR PREVIOUS PRODUCTIONS INVOLVING PARADIGM FOUNDERS
Making It!
**** "A one-woman gem" (EdFringe Review)
Making It!
**** "Entertaining and Captivating ... an actress on the rise" (Mumble)
Making It!
"Making It! is a funny and heartwarmingly frank solo show from a truly gifted actress ... It's a smash!" (The New Current, Making It! Preview)
Making It!
"A 'one woman show' is an intimidating experience, for both actor and audience, especially in the setting of a trendy Camden coffee house. Making It is one of those rare theatre experiences that achieves audience participation without the effort - or even knowledge - of the audience. A few minutes in and we were all so wrapped up in the ups and downs of Jess's acting career that we all felt like old friends; there is nothing like howling with laughter with a group of strangers to break down awkward social barriers. Between Jess and her many characters - illustrated by eccentric impersonations who were set apart by seamless accent changes and impeccable comic timing - this one woman cast tells the true story of life as a London actor. A play for anyone who has tried, failed or known others preoccupied with 'making it'." (Kate O'Sullivan, Peasoup Magazine, Making It! Preview)
Making It!
"Jess wouldn't be as likable without Leonard playing her. Leonard, who is both the writer and sole performer, is engaging, confident and can command a room. She shows off a gift for accents as she mimics the other star-struck people she meets on her hopeful journey, with all of the characters clearly defined and fully-realised. Her delivery was spot-on and as the positive Jess, she keeps our spirits high while also adding to the pathos. It's a performance underpinned by Leonard's concerningly realistic script of a girl looking for constant reassurance" (Views from the Gods, Making It! Preview)
Don’t Look Down
“Flashes of excellence ... As part of what emerging British dramatists have to offer, it’s well worth a watch” (A Younger Theatre)
**** "A one-woman gem" (EdFringe Review)
Making It!
**** "Entertaining and Captivating ... an actress on the rise" (Mumble)
Making It!
"Making It! is a funny and heartwarmingly frank solo show from a truly gifted actress ... It's a smash!" (The New Current, Making It! Preview)
Making It!
"A 'one woman show' is an intimidating experience, for both actor and audience, especially in the setting of a trendy Camden coffee house. Making It is one of those rare theatre experiences that achieves audience participation without the effort - or even knowledge - of the audience. A few minutes in and we were all so wrapped up in the ups and downs of Jess's acting career that we all felt like old friends; there is nothing like howling with laughter with a group of strangers to break down awkward social barriers. Between Jess and her many characters - illustrated by eccentric impersonations who were set apart by seamless accent changes and impeccable comic timing - this one woman cast tells the true story of life as a London actor. A play for anyone who has tried, failed or known others preoccupied with 'making it'." (Kate O'Sullivan, Peasoup Magazine, Making It! Preview)
Making It!
"Jess wouldn't be as likable without Leonard playing her. Leonard, who is both the writer and sole performer, is engaging, confident and can command a room. She shows off a gift for accents as she mimics the other star-struck people she meets on her hopeful journey, with all of the characters clearly defined and fully-realised. Her delivery was spot-on and as the positive Jess, she keeps our spirits high while also adding to the pathos. It's a performance underpinned by Leonard's concerningly realistic script of a girl looking for constant reassurance" (Views from the Gods, Making It! Preview)
Don’t Look Down
“Flashes of excellence ... As part of what emerging British dramatists have to offer, it’s well worth a watch” (A Younger Theatre)