Venues...

Alex Lochrane, Former Director, Chiddingstone Castle...

"Charlie’s Victorian story has been a huge hit with families at Chiddingstone Castle. Engaging, lively and yet rich with historical learning, Oliver’s performances have been so popular that we have had to increase the space and time available to fit them in. He is an integral part of our activity and education programme."

Simon Lace, Museums and Heritage Manager, Maidstone Museum...

"Charlie and William are great characters that both children and adults can relate to. Oliver's performances were magical - he transported his audience back in time to learn about the past in a way that was engaging and fun. We received great feedback and our visitors loved it."

Sandra Hedblad, Programme Manager (Family Learning), Museum of London...

The performances didn't shy away from sensitive issues but tackled them in a fun and appropriate way that help both children and adults makes sense of and connect with the topic. It gave the audience a good understanding of life at the time and encouraged them to think about how their lives are different.

Jeremy Kimmel, Deputy Curator (Education & Events), Royal Engineers Museum...

"Oliver’s performances really enliven our special events. Children and adults alike really seem to enjoy his shows, so much so that he’s become an anticipated part of our yearly calendar."

Donna Bull, Manager, Yesterday's World, Battle...

"Oliver's performance of both Charlie the shoe shine boy and William the WW2 evacuee, captivated the audience in the grounds of Yesterday's World and truly brought history to life."

Member of the public...

"Saw you today at Gillingham (Royal Engineers Museum), really enjoyed your show, my son loved it!! A great way to get history over to the kids!!"

Schools...

Tracey Barrie, Notre Dame School, Lingfield...

"You are quite clearly a talented man. We have to fill in so many pieces of paper in order to have visitors in school but whilst watching the children watching you I knew that all the effort was worth it and I will highly recommend you in the future."

"In all my years of teaching I have seen many productions but this was just fantastic - and it was just one man!"

Julia Searles, Milton Mount Primary School, Pound Hill...

"...The most amazing thing was how much the children learnt without even realising it. The children absolutely loved it and were really buzzing in the afternoon as they excitedly shared what they had learned. This is a fantastic way to bring aspects of the way of life from over 3000 years ago vividly into the minds of the children. The characters you invented worked brilliantly to give variety and keep everyone absorbed. I wish history had been like this when I was at school! Keep up the excellent work. Thanks on behalf of all of year 4 at Milton Mount Primary School."

Moulsham Junior School, Chelmsford, various teachers...

"Thank you...one of the best in-school drama productions I have seen”
“Themes covered were wide ranging and addressed at a good pace”
“It has brought many of the topics studied to life for our children"
"As close to first hand as these children will come"

St John’s C of E Primary, Sevenoaks...

“Outstanding! Brilliant acting! Children as young as 6 commenting to parents about what they'd learnt"

Lordswood Junior School, Chatham...

"We had a fantastic time and hopefully it will spark some fantastic extended writing to follow it"

St Thomas More Primary School, Walderslade...

“Lots of action, great acting- children very involved”
“It was an excellent way of bringing text book facts to life”
“It allowed children to have a very real look into Roman life”

St Matthews Junior School, Redhill...

"The children had a really fantastic time at the Romans show. Thank you so much. They were pretending to be Roman soldiers most of the afternoon and decided that they had to do everything they were told as soon as they were asked because you had said that was what Roman soldiers did. A lovely afternoon for me!"

St Michaels School, Otford...

“The hot seating was impressive – an inspired way to answer any queries the children had…keep up the good work!”

Solefield School, Sevenoaks...

“We all enjoyed his shows immensely and will be inviting him back again in the future”

Beechwood Park Preparatory School, Markyate...

“A huge amount of learning about Victorian life without realising they were learning!”
“I think the work and energy which clearly go into the performance and the learning which comes out make it value for money”

Jane Tysoe, Headmaster’s wife, Cottesmore School, Sussex...

“Thank you so much for giving the children such a fantastic presentation at Cottesmore on Monday. My husband was most impressed…the children were all full of it as they came up to bed that evening”

Spring Grove School, Ashford...

“…both of the shows were unqualified successes. We were all highly impressed with your skill in transforming so persuasively and seemingly effortlessly from one character to another. The teachers who accompanied the children were delighted with the way in which their pupils engaged with the action, were given plenty of opportunity to take part and learnt so much”

Bernard Mann, Deputy Head, Holland Park Primary School, Clacton:

"Thank you for your hard work. All the staff and children that I have spoken to found it a really worthwhile experience which fitted in perfectly with what they will be covering in their history curriculum."