The following comments - gleaned from Centre Stage's Promoters Show Reports and audiences surveys - gives a small taste of the huge satisfaction with which Centre Stage is viewed and valued at the village level and County-wide:

General audience comments

Excellent value for money

These are the best shows doing the rounds in the local community

Centre Stage is a brilliant scheme to provide such a variety of shows all of high quality at such reasonable prices

Really enjoy the opportunity to see this quality so close to home at such good prices

Gives us chance to see quality overseas musicians and spread our horizons

Bringing culture and the arts out into the community is a valuable way to spend taxpayers' money

Nice to travel to rural venue and avoid big cities at night

Centre Stage has got a group of us together to have a social time, which we would never have done otherwise

Excellent scheme bringing culture to rural areas

Centre Stage gives an opportunity to see world-class performance in a small venue - it's unique!

Centre Stage performances are always very professional and enjoyable, and provide an opportunity to see events that we would not otherwise attend

Superb scheme offering excellent entertainment - never disappoints!

Centre Stage events enable people in the village to engage in live music for there is nothing better for the soul!

Can't believe our village has access to this resource. Performances always exceptionally good and worth attending

Centre Stage is invaluable in enabling rural people, especially middle-aged, elderly and disabled people, without the daunting and intimidating journeys found in urban areas, to access live arts. Far more encouraging to experience live theatre rather than TV

Splendid opportunity for those who do not/cannot travel further afield for theatre

Fantastic opportunity to see such talented world musicians in such a small friendly venue; always professional, always excellent

Great scheme bringing international acts to village at affordable prices

A great way of introducing culture into village life

Centre Stage helps small rural communities maintain a sense of cohesion

Excellent entertainment without having to travel away from the village

Promoter comments

Asere - In Concert

Excellent performance...one of the best acts we have had in Thrussington. Performance very professional and they seemed to enjoy playing!
(Thrussington Village Hall)

Carmina - In Concert

Audience loved this show. Carmina are hugely talented - 5 superb musicians. Pippa Marland has lovely voice and is a brilliant musician. Great rapport with the audience. We would love to have Carmina here again at Claybrooke.
(Claybrooke Magna Village Hall)

Clap Trap - Not About Heroes

A fantastic performance by two great actors. The audience were mesmerized and gave a standing ovation at the end. Uplifting, moving - a great piece of theatre - what more can we say.
(Sir John Moore Foundation, Appleby Magna)

London Mozart Players - In Concert

Wonderful and challenging programme beautifully played. Very accessible presentation warmly received by the audience. Our first Centre Stage promotion and deemed a resounding success. Of particular note was the reaction of the two children present who are both under 10 years old. I'm told neither has stopped talking about it yet...!
(Hungarton Village Hall)

New Rope String Band - In Concert

Everyone should see this show. Great family entertainment. Have seen them here twice now and the humour never fails to amaze.
(Thringstone Community Centre)

Rogue Theatre - Pathway to the Red Sun

It was a really good show in every way: high quality physical theatre, a very creative set design and lighting and it was brilliant to have live music by a very accomplished musician who played songs that stayed with me the whole weekend! Clever costumes and make-up. The audience was enthralled the whole way through and found it all very different and exciting.
(Vale of Catmose College, Oakham)