WHAT THEY SAID ABOUT BARRAMUNDI

‘I went in like a mouse and came out like a lion’ Karen Thompson, cast member of Dangerous Business

'I really enjoyed the three nights; the atmosphere created in the Forum was electric, the performances were well thought out and often touching.' Julie Gregg Audience member

'I'm proud to be in it. It makes me feel like I've worked at something and people can see what we've done'. Cast member of Sherbet.

'Barramundi was the first time I had been to see a theatre production, it was an amazing way to start. I hope to repeat the experience soon'. Paul Watt, Audience member

'The best part of working with the children was listening to their ideas and realising that we could all enjoy doing the same things' Age Concern participant in the Intergenerational Choir.

'Congratulations and thanks for a really enjoyable evening. The people of Barrow should be very proud of their achievements. I only wish I could see the other two nights of work. The quality of writing and the acting was great with some fantastic one liners'. Diane Fisher-NaylorLottery Officer, Northern Arts

' . . . if you are not part of it, you must at least see it.' North West Evening Mail

' . . . beautifully performed, cleverly linked and technically awesome.' North West Evening Mail

' . . . missing just one night of Barramundi was a disaster, being part of it was magic and everyone wants more'. North West Evening Mail

STATISTICS AND OUTCOMES

Number of Participants 205

Audience Members 2171

Breakdown of Participants by Age

Children (Under 14) 90 (44%)

Young Adults (15 – 24) 70 (34%)

Adults (25+) 45 (22%)

Breakdown of Audience by Age

Children (Under 14) 667 (31%)

Young Adults (15 – 24) 709 (33%)

Adults (25+) 795 (36%)