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"When I first attended the playwriting classes Esther and Amanda were running in 2005, I had no experience of writing for the stage. Their support and nurturing at such an early stage in my development not only helped me realise I had a voice but gave me the confidence and a platform to express it. They have been supportive and inspiring mentors and really gave me the confidence to realise my potential and take practical steps towards achieving it."
Laura Lomas. Wasteland; A Background Noise; The Woods.
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"As a dramaturg, Amanda was inspiring, encouraging and so sensitive to the difficulties encountered in the process of writing a new play. Her talent, experience and wisdom were an invaluable help in realising my ambitions for A Richer Dust and making it the best it could be."
Sue McCormick. A Richer Dust; Unruly Women.
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"Working with Amanda and Esther is an opportunity no new or established playwright should miss. The way they help a writer find their voice and develop their work, whilst always allowing the writer full creative control, is both refreshing and effective. They have a knack for encouraging and supporting a writer to refine their art form; from many unpolished, base ideas I have managed, with their help, to not just finish a play but to see it as a polished diamond 'whole'. There are a lot of writers out there who owe a debt to these two for helping to get their feet into the world of professional writing. I myself am one."
Declan Keen. Samuel's Head on my Table; Damiens; Sunshine.
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"Esther was one of the dramaturgs I worked with on Shraddha for Soho Theatre. She was incisive, illuminating and an absolute inspiration for me".
Natasha Langridge. Shaddrha.
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"Amanda offered first-hand personal advice, knowledge and criticism that is essential for every stage of your writing. Professional support and guidance offered by such an established artist is a rare, thoroughly rewarding and enlightening experience, both in terms for your personal growth as a writer, and to provide a recognisable and professional platform for your work".
Rajvee and Sheetal Vyas. Mucky Boots; The Cursed Blessing.
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