I taught in the same school for over 20 years. But I retired in 2008. Below are from work done since and they are more accurate of modern work.
Testimonials.
May 2016: ‘ The Arrangement- A Love Story’
‘I love the way, how the play is written- being light in tone it still remains deep and touching.’
Professional Stage Director- Karina Novikova.
March 2016: Official selection at Five Lamps Film Screenings Derby for ‘BOXES!’.
Autumn 2015: ‘Captured” filmed. Review from stage version; Fringe Director Stratford on Avon Festival.
”As the piece is short at 25 minutes, time is of the essence, but the play at no point seems rushed; the natural pauses and awkwardness in conversation between strangers being rightly observed without losing any of the momentum of the play”.
Marion Morgan
Stratford Fringe Festival
“Your course was great fun, Michael, and I think you did a smashing job, making the students feel at ease. What a great way of building confidence and learning new skills – much better than sitting in a classroom, I’d say.”
Kate Hamill, Administrative Officer, ‘ Recovery College’, Glenfield Hospital. Leicestershire. May, 2014.
‘On this course I learnt to laugh again‘ Service User, ( Quote from assessment form)
“Thank you again for yesterday, the overwhelming feedback was that it was a superb session. Your years of coaching shone through. It has been many years since I attended such a professional class so I too benefited”.
Robert Frost; Director ,’Quality of Life’ Film on addiction, Leicester.
May, 2014.
” Thank you for your contribution towards the team; your words of wisdom; your creativity and your positive input“
Mags Scragg – ‘Action Homeless’, Christmas 2013
‘I’ve enjoyed and appreciated the time we’ve spent working together over the summer, and I certainly appreciate the helpful support you’ve given me.”
Rob Watson, lecturer, De Montfort University, Radio Leicester- Post- Graduate Radio Sessions. Summer 2013.
Acting / Directing/ Writing.
On Michael as ‘Dr. Anders, in ‘ Some Questions Like Ghosts Haunt’.
‘I think it was one of the strongest central performances of all the films we have received and I’m sure this film will go on to have success in larger festivals.’ –
Alexzandra Jackson, Curator, ‘ The Short Cinema Festival, 2014.