As maintaining a trilingual site covering a diverse range of artistic disciplines has become quite challenging on top of the *actual* artwork (!), you'll find the latest Client Feedback and audience reaction images on the News page to your left....

An Giblean 2016

I'm so grateful to the many teachers, parents & children who take the time after workshops to share their thoughts & feedback – Mòran Taing!

Dàna-thuras ri Aibidil nan Craobhan – Adventures with the Gaelic Tree Alphabet

Biastagan Mòra na Gàidhlig / Big Gaelic Beasties

From: Graham Scougall, Viewlands Primary, Perth

Sent: 09 March 2016 12:12
Subject: Gaelic Workshop

"ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC!!

One of the best, most engaging workshops I have had yet! The children absolutely loved it!
I would highly recommend this to anyone!

Thanks again for organising."

Am Fìor-Sgeulachd mun Nighinn Bhàin - The Real Goldilocks Story

Nollaig 2015

"I've never seen my daughter take part in anything, ever - that was amazing!" Fife Outdoor Group Parent - after The Real Goldilocks Storytelling & Drama workshop, Bilingual Gaelic Circus Skills Workshop and Big Gaelic Beasties Storytelling & Drama workshop as a block group of 3 sessions over a morning to early afternoon.

An t-Òg-mhìos 2015

"Was great to meet you and have you perform at Larks on Sunday, you were fantastic and really good to work with. I have also had lots of positive feed back saying the same from other event staff.
I will definitely be passing you details on to my network and will be in touch for future events."
Many Thanks
Mari Ryan
Project Development Manager
Member of Children's Trust VCFS Forum

Am Màrt 2015

Abair mìos trang a bha ann am Màrt! Ged a bhitheas mi a' faighinn fios air ais gu math làidir bho na bùthan-obrach agam tric is minig, tha an fheadhainn a fhuair mi tron Mhàrt air an fheadhainn as làidre a fhuair mi riamh - is tidsearan a' ràdh "Amazing afternoon of active learning"... "Ariel will increase the number of children who would be interested in developing their Gaelic language skills". Nuair a tha a' chlann fhèin a' ràdh rudan mar "Sgoinneil, Amazing, Awesome, Epic" aagus am fear as fheàrr leam fhèin "Actually really cool", 's mathaid gu bheil tidsear Bhun-Sgoil Ard-Rois ceart!

Bithidh mi a' faighinn tòrr diofar seòrsaichean ais-mholaidh bho dhaoine mu dheidhinn na h-obrach agam, ach tha na litrichean seo bho sgoilearan Bhun-Sgoil Bhruach a' Mhuilinn air son nam bùthan-obrach sgeulachaidh & dràma agam mu dheidhinn a' Nighinn Bhàin, a-measg a t-seòrsa as fheàrr leam!

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Ais-mholadh bho Bhùthan-Obrach air son Oidhche Shamhna:
"The best storytelling / drama workshop I have ever seen. Just perfect for this age group, it was a joy to watch the pupils' faces. This truly was an independent state of happiness." Tidsear, Bun-Sgoil Shlèat

"Pupils thoroughly enjoyed it, fantastic combination of drama, listening skills, language development and use of Gaelic... another excellent workshop" Tidsear, Bun-Sgoil Bonar Bridge

Ais-mholadh bho Bhùthan-Obrach ann an Sgilean Siorcais:

"Excellent... the pupils thoroughly enjoyed the circus skills.. a fantastic opportunity for language development for both Gaelic-speaking children & engaging those in English-medium education." "Wonderful... great to see Gaelic being used in such an engaging, different way for pupils" "Widens their experiences of Gaelic and its use in different circumstances" Tidsearan, Bun-Sgoil Bonar Bridge

"A great way to introduce Gaelic to children" Bun-Sgoil Craighill

"Thank you so much, that was brilliant, the kids loved it & I've got the pictures to prove it!" Bun-Sgoil Tomnacross

"Excellent... new language very well introduced & reinforced during workshop" Tidsear, Bun-Sgoil Craighill

Showreel / Bhideo

Tha ais-mholadh bho luchd-dèilig ann cuide ri ìomhaighean & bhideo dhen obair agam...

Ais-mholadh bho sgoil air son deilbh-chluiche & bùth-obrach 'Meet the Vikings', cuide ri Hopscotch Theatre Company

"Absolutely brilliant! This workshop was perfect, clearly well thought out & delivered flawlessy. Ariel & Mark were fabulous! It was packed with what we've been teaching and done with a lot of humour! The workshop was very appropriate, instructions were clearly given – perfect for nine year olds. All children were actively engaged throughout. You covered at least two weeks of work for us, in a very entertaining way - many thanks!" From the kids...."So much fun', 'awesome', 'funny', 'excellent'!"

Mìle taing dhan sàrchompanaidh Albannach, Hopscotch, air son mi a thoirt a-steach air son a' chuaird seo – tha an sgriopt sgoineil agus bha Eddie McGurn fìormhath mar Neach-Stiùiridh, mar a bha mo cho-chleasaiche, Mark Traynor.

Barrachd ais-mholaidh bhon Neach-Stiùiridh, Eddie McGurn, às dèidh na cuairde:

"Just to say well done on a fantastic run of the Viking's workshop, the feedback for you guys seems to have been resolutely brilliant and I would just like to say thank you for your hard work you both went above and beyond the call of duty."

Pairéid Fosglaidh a' Mhod Nàiseanta Rìoghail, Manaidsear Riochdachaidh, Amanda Millen:

"Just a wee note to say a huge thanks for your input on Friday night. Having you as a free agent complementing the main action of the procession worked very well indeed. The response to the procession overall has been unanimously very favourable which is excellent. It's a great start to the Mod."

Many thanks Ariel. You looked fantastic and added a real extra sparkle to the event! We will definitely be in touch again! Mòran taing!
Mairead Nì MhaolChalann
Oifigear Leasachaidh agus Ionnsachaidh Coimhearsnachd na Gàidhlig, Comhairle na Gàidhealtachd

"Your content was fantastic and everyone has been extremely complimentary about the entertainment provided - so thanks a million for another job well done."
Lorraine Anderson, Agent, Streetwise Performance Ltd. Beul Feirste.

"Delighted with the performance"
Jean Smyth, Strabane Council, Èire a' Tuath.

"Ariel and Nick were great..... they arrived and did a sterling job. Great outfits, nice people and they did a great job"
Brian Moore, Holywood Barracks Manager, Èire a' Tuath.

"You have been fantastic and feedback has been super!!"
Lorraine Anderson, Agent, Streetwise Performance Ltd. Béal Feirste.

"Fabulous, looked amazing - thanks again!"

Christina Nelson, Neach-Ealan Carnabhal agus Neach-Stiúraidh dhan Tachartas 'Enchanted Evening', Beul Feirste.

"Thanks again for your performance at the Halloween Event, your new character is fantastic."

Bernie Cairns, Taigh-Tasgaidh Shiorrachd Fhear Manach , Èire a' Tuath

"Absolutely beautiful!"
Cuideigin sa luchd amhairc, Tachartasan dha Oidhche Samhna, Ionad Junction 1, Aontroim, Èire a' Tuath dha charachtar na Sìtheige Teine.

"Ariel is a multi-talented and enthusiastic performer who brings energy wherever she works. For Culture Night this year, her contribution was invaluable, tying together disparate performance elements in a climatic (self-composed) performance poetry piece. I would not hesitate to recommend her to others."

Adam Turkington, Manaidsear 'Oidhche Cultar', Beul Feirste, 2012.

"Wow! Loved what you did! Amazing! Me and my Mrs had a blast!"

Eamonn Keeenan, Neach-Togail Deilbh agus anns a' Luchd Amhairc do Phairèid 'Oidhche Cultar', Beul Feirste, 2012.

"I love what you do so much, you're always first in my mind to call whenever an event comes up!"

Oifigear Tachartasan, Eire a' Tuath

"I want to thank you and Stephen for your stimulating and inspiring bilingual circus skill workshops, the kids thoroughly enjoyed the experience. It was a honour to have such talented artists at our Lá Spraoi."

Sheena, Neach-Eagrachaidh, Látha Spòrs Samhraidh

"Very happy, definitely added to the carnival atmosphere."

Victoria Square Shopping Complex, Beul Feirsde, air son am promotion 'Summer Carnival'

Feedback from Pat and Plain Drama in Schools Project with the Lyric theatre, Belfast, the Ulster Scots Agency & Foras na Gaeilge

"Just wanted to express my gratitude to you for all you did for us. I’m so happy the children, Bronagh and I took this journey together and about what we’ve all achieved. It’s brilliant to see children standing up on stage doing things they thought they couldn’t. You gave them the courage to be able to do that and they’ll be forever grateful to you.

I still don’t believe we’ve actually achieved but with your experience, direction and advice, we achieved our goal. Everyone from the school is talking about the show tonight – it’s a huge thing for our school. Thank you so much for all your support and patience."

Cáit Kelly, Tidsear, Bunscoil Ghaeilge, Beul Feirste

“You are an amazing force of nature in its purest form – the kids are very lucky to have such a terrific role model in their midst. Sometimes I’ve been lucky enough meet people who no matter what language they speak can communicate with anyone – you’re one of them.”

Dan Gordon, scriptwriter for the Lyric Theatre/Ulster Scots Agency/Foras na Gaeilge Pat and Plain Project's "She was alright when she left us" drama in schools play, after working with me on one of the project workshops.

I know the Rainbow Bubble Fairy is always welcome in the park and brings a very special piece of magic with her".

Oifigear Tachartasan, Comhairle Sgire, NI.

I would like to express my thanks for the fantastic experience you gave the children yesterday. All of them enjoyed it (and me too!). They all had great ideas - from the youngest child to the oldest. The Storytelling session catered for them all and it was lovely to see their story come to life!

Thank you again,

Seána Woods

It's alway great to get good feedback from a client, and it's not often I'm stunned, but sometimes it's nice to overhear what clients and bookers really think..(Booker) "I've been dying to use her for ages, I'd say she's brilliant!" (Onsite Manager) "She is, she's fantastic!"

Thanks to the lovely Dublin-based Promotions Agency for letting me know how happy they were with my work as the Rainbow Bubble Fairy at their event, and if you've been dying to use me for ages, just get in touch! More client feedback is below..

Cairde Uí Néill Christmas Fair

Bhí tú ar dóigh!!! Bhí gach duine ag caint ort, bhain gach duine sult as an siamsaíocht a chur tú ar fáil agus shíl gach duine go raibh tú ar fheabhas ar fad.

(A million thanks again for Friday. You were excellent!!! Everyone was talking about you, enjoyed the entertainment you provided and thought you were absolutely brilliant.)

Bhí mé chomh sásta go bhfuair me tú don Aonach.

(I was so happy that I got you for the Fair).

Go raibh céad maith agat arís.

(A hundred thanks again).

Oifigear Leasachaidh Gaeilge

Summer School Launch & Lunch

Ariel Killick provided artistic services for the 2011 McCracken Summer School and we as an organisation were very impressed with the services Ariel provided. Ariel provided stilt walking performances at two of our events; our launch at Le Boca restaurant and our Multi-Cultural lunch at the 174 Trust. Not only did her costume and make-up look amazing and her stilt performance dazzle, but Ariel interacted with the hundreds of people that attended. She spoke to everyone in Irish and English, playing with children and dancing which entertained everyone.

All in all Ariel Killick really added to the week long festivities. She was professional in every way possible and we will be availing of her services once again next year.

Christmas Fair

Kathy, Oifigear Tachartasan, Eire a' Tuath

Teddy Bears' Picnic

Just a note to say thank you for providing your services at the Teddy Bears Picnic, we have had a lot of positive feed back about your performance from both our own staff and those attending the event.

It was a pleasure to work with you and I hope to see you again soon!

Danielle, Oifigear Tachartasan, Eire a' Tuath

Christmas Lights Switch On & Arts Centre Entertainment

Hi Ariel - many thanks again for being so accommodating.

Denise, Oifigear Ealan, Eire a' Tuath