''I became the writer I am today because of a chance encounter with Raising the Wreck. I was 16 years old. I was alone. That night the whole world opened in front of me. I saw my future on that stage, I saw my ancestors, and understood my place in the lineage. It’s a pioneering piece of unapologetically women’s theatre, loud, vibrant, hilarious and somehow holy. It made the world seem possible xxx'' Joelle Taylor- poet, writer, performer and winner of The TS Eliot Award.
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''Sue Frumin is one of the funniest women I've EVER met. She makes me spit other people's food out of my own nose'', Erika Lopez, actor writer and performer
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For Sue Frumin and Sea-Change Theatre:
''I became the writer I am today because of a chance encounter with Raising the Wreck. I was 16 years old and had somehow got a ticket. I was alone. That night the whole world opened in front of me. I saw my future on that stage, I saw my ancestors, and understood my place in the lineage. It’s a pioneering piece of unapologetically women’s theatre, loud, vibrant, hilarious and somehow holy. It made the world seem possible xxx'' Joelle Taylor, Poet, Writer, performer and winner of the TS Eliot Prize.
“I remember Raising the Wreck as a ground-breaking drama bringing lesbian lives to the fore. It’s fitting that it should be reintroduced to a new audience forty years after it was first produced.” Bernardine Evaristo, author, academic, the first black woman to win The Booker Prize AND an original cast member of Raising the Wreck.
''Sue Frumin is one of the funniest women I've EVER met. She makes me spit other people's food out of my own nose'', Erika Lopez, actor writer and performer.
''Sue Frumin is eclectic!'' Rose Rouse, Advantages of Age.
''My favourite creative! Sue's scripts are a treat to perform and direct'', Hayley Cartwright, actor, and director.
On Hayley Cartwright, actor:
''Wonderful acting from Cartwright. Cartwright's powerful, performance and comedic skill balanced nicely with Donald's awkwardness'', North West End.
''Hayley is a 5 star actor and a pleasure to work with'', Antonio Ribeiro.
''Mesmerising..'', audience member on her portrayal of Ellen Wilkinson.
''A fantastic actor and a lovely person'', Sarah Jewel.
''The brilliant Hayley Cartwright'', Reading Evening News on her portrayal of Mag in Lovers.
On Caroline Clegg, director:
Caroline Clegg’s staging unerringly hits the precise tone for scenes alternating comedy with heartache while deftly swerving sentimentality, The Stage ★★★★★
The show is as maverick as its heroine… Director Caroline Clegg achieves a strongly theatrical dynamic using stage and auditorium, The Guardian ★★★★
Clegg directs with sensitivity and much of the success of this production lies in its mixture of narrative, dance and music. A terrific ensemble cast of international artistes... I promise it will provide much food for thought, The Stage ★★★★★
Clegg’s production excels in long shot - it’s pretty good in close-up as well! The Guardian ★★★★★
Bertolt Brecht and Kurt Weill would recognise, and approve, very much of Caroline Clegg’s vibrant staging of their 1928 masterpiece, Scottish Herald ★★★★
