What people have said

“As an actor I always tend to seek out projects that inspire, inform and educate me, and hopefully that inspiration and verve will be passed on to the audience… Del, Russ and Hugo are lovely people to interact with, with enough creative drive to allow Rainbow Beach to sail to whichever shore it chooses to take.”

“I’m absolutely delighted! I’ve been walking on air since I found out, thank you so much for choosing me.”

“Thank you for taking me on board to work on this ace character and brilliant project about the highs and lows of people.”

“It blew me away. I can’t wait to be part of it!”

“Del Afrique, the play’s author, and Russ have produced the most beautiful music for this show.”

“Rainbow Beach is the most worthwhile project I’ve worked on… Rainbow Beach is happy, sad, exciting, and educational.”

“Know your history, live in the present, plan your future.”

“Rainbow Beach brings life to what you read and see. The characters are full of life and show the plight of a people in vivid colour.”

“Keeping the past alive is what we know as history. Rainbow Beach is history.”

“Rainbow Beach has such a great message… it is important for people to get a chance to watch it and then discuss their views.”

“Rainbow Beach is a poetic story that deserves a full production so that multiple communities can experience a part of history that should never be forgotten.”

“We see the legacy of Rainbow Beach evident today… the struggle still goes on for all people as we search for freedom.”

“Rainbow Beach not only has beautiful, powerful songs but the context of the play is extremely moving. I am honoured and proud to be involved in this project.”

“The Rainbow Beach experience gives us a marvellous opportunity to give back to the community and to make a difference.”

“Projects like these are vital in ensuring that the American civil rights story is embedded in history… so that children can recognise and hold guard against intolerance and prejudice.”

“I cannot wait to take part in Rainbow Beach and perform in a musical — I just hope I can hold back the emotion to sing my heart out!”

“The Rainbow Beach project is another facet to the journey we are all taking part in together.”

“The whole ethos of Rainbow Beach is terribly exciting and the music is great, and I’m sure it will be a tremendous success.”

“Excellent performance & inspiring.” — Margaret Ogunlokun

“A true blessing and thought provoking.” — Sue Morris

“Sounded really professional, really good job.” — Allan Ribby

“Fantastic… poetry was very powerful & inspirational… a wonderful all round performance.”

“We need more of this.” — Cllr Ken Brown

“Absolutely fabulous.” — Larin Welsh

“Enjoyable and enlightening, come back soon.”

“Very moving, excellent way to educate… excellent learning tool for students.”

“Magnificent… inspiring… very good, enjoyed.”

“Stories brought to life, excellent acting and singing.” — Lynne Colbourne

“Looks really good — great to be part of it.” — Peter Evans

“It was a fantastic piece of work!” — Fariha Malik

“Inspirational. Entertaining way of bringing past and present matters to light.”

“Excellent & thought provoking.” — Cllr Mike Otter

“It unites all people, black, white, old, young… full of passion.” — inmate comments

“Raised both learner and customer awareness as well as providing great entertainment.” — Anne Tetlow

“Brilliant showcase, can’t wait to be part of it.”

“Great singer, great songs, would love to work together.”

“Thank you.”

“Amazing, in true Russ and Del style.”