METAPHYSIQUE - Reviews

A response to
"Cupid's Strongest Bow"

The Artrix - Bromsgrove 26th June ......

"Overwhelmed ... Laughter, Tears, Love...."
"Really enjoyed the show. Had me gripped for the hour. Lighting and sound was excellent"
"Can we have a CD of the soundtrack?"
"Beautiful performance! Made me smile, frown...many special moments. Keep up your amazing skill and work. Magnificent x"
"Thank-you for sharing Luna's journey with us. Where does she end and you begin?
" A wonderful last performance Jane - I loved the teenage part it reminded me of my sister in year 9"
"It was a really clever and innovative performance - Well done!"
"I was captivated from start to finish... such warmth. The best evening I've ever spent in Bromsgrove!"
"The play was really great...loved the teenage part, I could relate to that"
"As a venue technician it is a pleasure to work on such a novel and innovative show"
"A fantastic new experience for me it provoked many emotions. A very clever performance. Thank-you!"
"Thank-you for such a thought-provoking presentation. I can't choose which part of the performance I enjoyed the most - it was all a delight, from the earliest scenes to the final moments. I hope you come again to the Artrix"
" There is so much in it, it is so rich that it is difficult to take it all in in one go... I need to see it again... a visually beautiful show""
"Another wonderful performance... I loved the way you put this one to bed"

Valentine's Day 2008......

"a triumph

a gem... absolutely brilliant...
Really, really enjoyed the show..you were fab….
Great, just great…. Congratulations!
We want to see it again in Birmingham and soon!!!
I was very close to tears...
Even now I have a tear in my eye remembering last night...
Many congratulations on your wonderful performance tonight!
Just want to say a big WELL DONE!! again for the show last night. You must be really proud.. A very fine Clown and actress...

This should be a smash!!

Thank-you very much indeed for the lovely performance last night. I found it touching, moving, comedic and entertaining in equal measures and I left in a very definite reflective mood with a gentle smile on my face. It was terrific to see such a big audience and one which really engaged with your work. Your performance was a veritable tour-de-force - I've not really seen your aerial work before - and the changing of tempi within the piece was very well judged.
With every good wish for the success of the rest of your tour...

Magnifique!
Brava!
Well done, Jane.
We really enjoyed it, and had a long chat afterwards about our favourite moments from the show. There were many!
I thoroughly enjoyed the performance which was enchanting, touching and very well received by your audience.

What an achievement! Congratulations!"

A response to
"Soul in a Suitcase"

for Jane
Roy Sadler
The Glasshouse Theatre
Stourbridge 2004

let us praise the breath
that moves the limbs
for a child of lyrics
you dance as they come

and for a child of the heart
you show to hearts
who open for you

the space in between them and you

audience and stage
onetimespaceframe

of earth
the body on the stage
speaking to the senses
suspended in the gods

and water
the flow of life
imprinting the soul

and the air
circulating through each breath
and in between everyone present

the meaning actor and audience create together

and the fire
in between trape-ease
ans strip-tease

between Krishna and the rock

the travelling self
laid bare
emerging

opening the perceived
to take from the mind's serious case
and that life has mined

no open and shut case
as we climb up and down with you
and clown with you

our souls make up
over the forlorn
to wake up
and be reborn

with you.

travelling light
with us.