"This was definitely theatre with a difference. It isn't often on a wet and windy August afternoon that you are accosted by individuals from a travelling theatre from 1853. The action both on and off stage has been very cleverly thought out. Good enterainment from a talented group. I look forward to their next venture".
- Pam Booth, NODA
"I have seen the play Hamlet in the theatre before but never quite like this, performed in a car park in Saltaire village as part of the Saltaire Festival. It was great fun and both the audience and I enjoyed it. There were many young children in the audience and I doubt that they would normally be fans of the original version of Hamlet. However I could easily apply one of my favourite words to The Penny Plain theatre company performance - bonkers, but great fun."
- Paul, Leeds Photo Daily
http://www.yorkshiredailyphoto.com/2009/09/outdoor-theatre-hamlet-comes-to.html
"We were fortunate to be in Ilkley today to witness a stunning thespian display of historical significance. I sat on the grass with the youngsters and laughed my socks off for the best part of an hour and I'm 63. What a delight to behold. A masterful production of sheer delight which captivated the audience young and old. Good luck, God speed and please pass on our congratulations to each and everyone of the cast and crew for a marvelous and hilarious performance."
- Keith and Jean Alred from Bradford
"Barking, but brilliant!" - Andy Thornton
"A big thank you for all your hard work at Belsay Hall last weekend. It was a very hot 2 days but you all worked extremely well and we are really grateful. Our visitors left very happy and enjoyed the event, so many thanks to you all for bringing the event to life."
- Lisa Casey, English Heritage - Assistant Events Manager
Link to Knaresborough Post review:-
http://www.knaresboroughpost.co.uk/knaresborough/Entertaining-history-lesson-provides-a.4416119.jp
"I thought the man next to me was going to have a heart attack, he was laughing so much"
- William Jones
"Penny Plain ROCKS!!!!! Best 50 minutes of laughing I've had for a while"
- Grassington Festival photographer
"I saw Penny Plain's wonderful 'mumming' at the Grassington Dickensian weekend. It was an absolute joy to be transported back in time. I am so happy that Penny Plain are preserving this early form of street theatre. They imbue the original scripts and songs with their own special brand of performance sparkle. A wonderful theatre company who bring the past into the present with a real sense of mischevious magic."
- David Dale MA Contemporary Theatre
