Spellbinder Storyteller References

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The Daily Telegraph

Michael Wright: The Daily Telegraph, Arts Section 24.08.96
"The Return of The Cinnamon Kid" - Edinburgh Festival Fringe
"Gillespie is a born storyteller, with a glint of both Billy Connolly and Tom Conti twinkling in his eyes. His nifty ad libs put many Fringe stand-ups to shame."

HEAD TEACHERS' and Co-ordinators' COMMENTS

Helen Pignatelli, Head Teacher, Clifton Primary School, Lytham St. Annes

"It was wonderful!
We can't get the Staff, never mind the children, to stop talking about it!
You have a very special gift and we are glad you shared it with us."

Kerri Chapel, Deputy Head Teacher, Beech Grove Primary School, Wellington, Somerset

"I feel the need to write to thank you again for your Spellbinding Performance at our school...
The power of your performance reached all age groups; the atmosphere you created in the hall, touching 320 children ranging from 4 to 11, plus 20 adults, continues to be remarked upon with appreciation and awe.
We really look forward to your next performance at Beech Grove and I have no hesitation in recommending 'The Spellbinder' to other schools."

Mrs. L.J. Beale, Head Teacher, New Cangle, Haverhill, Suffolk	Miss Goodacre, Co-ordinator, Butlers Court School, Beaconsfield, Bucks.
"Many thanks for a truly wonderful day, the children were positively bubbling with ideas and enthusiasm. The staff felt it was a superb stimulus and of great benefit in developing writing skills. I shall most certainly be recommending you to colleagues and hope to have you back to The Cangle in the future."	"Thank you so much for such a stimulating performance. The children are still talking about it and many of them produced follow-up work of a high quality. I know the children found it exciting to have an audience for their creative work. We look forward to working with you again in the future."

Julia Dowdeswell, Head Teacher, Southbroom Junior School, Devizes, Somerset

"If you can only afford one Theatre Company this year.....choose 'The Spellbinder'. I guarantee it will bring a dash of excitement to your literacy hour."

Ilona Bellion, Head Teacher, Cheddar First School, Cheddar, Somerset

"Spellbinder came to our school and held all 240 children in the palm of his hand for an hour and a half. I was amazed and moved at the depth of feeling and quality of language during the performance. You could feel the magic - it was......spellbinding!"

Gareth Morgans, Head Teacher, North Town Primary School, Taunton

"The Spellbinder is a show with a difference. The use of well selected music, interesting artefacts and brilliant storytelling creates magical moments to stimulate the children's writing."

Carol Stallard, Lit. Co-ord. Revoe CP School. Blackpool	Olwen Powell, Head Teacher, Clements CP School, Haverhill, Suffolk
"The reception were truly 'spellbound' and lots of the older ones came away desperate to talk and write about their 'treasures'. This was really storytelling at its best!"	"How you managed to inspire such enthusiasm and then get them totally quiet and spellbound was nothing short of miraculous!"

Richard Redcliffe, Head Teacher, Ansdell CP School, Lytham St. Annes

"In 25 years of teaching I have never witnessed a production which captivated an audience of children for well over an hour.....a remarkable storyteller who mesmerizes his audience....provided a unique and distinctive contribution to the development of literacy skills."

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Spellbinder Productions Bill Gillespie M.A. & Jean Gillespie, 7 Burwood Drive, BLACKPOOL FY3 8NS

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