SAND

'Dementia touches so many of our lives and can be a difficult theme to tackle, but the Kook Ensemble is doing this with great sensitivity and grace. Bravo.’

Helen Lanagan (Co-director of London Mime)

‘Wonderfully clear, and evocative storytelling that takes you right to the heart of dementia and the joy, grief and pain that goes with that'

Sophie Hobson (Chichester Festival Theatre)

‘It had such poise, craft and beauty to it, I think it may have even given me goosebumps. I was also attracted to telling stories without language. In addition the use of sand to represent someone slipping away captured my imagination.'

Rachel Twig (Head of National Theatre Studios)

‘The absolute highlight was the slow-motion juggling with feathers, which had everyone mesmerised and holding their collective breath! Your performance was totally engaging for the people with their carers and they have already asked when you are coming back.’

Anne McKiernan (Vice Chair Devon Memory Café Consortium)

‘My heart felt every emotion, every piece of empathy I have for people living with Dementia who are living or have died that I have cared for came back…you couldn’t have got this any more perfect. Astonishing piece of art and movement.'

Kerry Turton (Dementia Health Care Professional)

‘It was and honour to see what you guys are doing first hand, keep up the good work.’

Mayor of Ilfracombe