We would like to share some reflections and feedback given by people who came to witness our first production, We Carried Your Secrets. If you would like to share a thought yourself please feel free to contact us.

To read an article by  Magdalena Weiglhofer  about the experiences of the participants of  "We Carried Your Secrets", click here

"Very powerful, very necessary, very well produced, stunning people. The most basic truth "We see things as WE are". Congratulations to all. A very brave production and performance!"

 

"Tonight I came here with views on things I thought I understood, I made judgements on things I thought I understood but tonight I realised I had no idea about things except through a sort of narrow, clinical, microscopic tunnel vision based on facts and figures and dates in subjective history. Tonight these judgements have been shattered and I have been left, not knowing how I feel but I hope that now I can look at things in the future with new eyes based on hope and forgiveness and new awareness. Thank you"

 

"Very moving. Let's hope it reaches everyone that needs reached by it. Thank you all."

 

"This was amazing. I'm shaking. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you for sharing your stories with us. For being part of this programme. For giving so much of yourself to us and for letting me see myself in you. You are brave and your bravery is what will bring us to a new reality in Northern Ireland. This was ...; I don't have the words. Maybe I am just one of those who are too used to silence to know the right words now. Thank you just seems not close enough."

 

"I am so privileged to have been able to be a part of the audience for this show - I came, thinking that I did not have any story of the Troubles for myself, and spent most of the night in tears as all the random memories came to the surface that I never thought were any part of this story. I cried during the drumming. It was the saddest part of the whole evening for me. It was beautiful. I'll be thinking now myself of the difference between a story and a memory."

 

"We can't imagine how difficult it has been for everyone on stage to share these stories "memories" with us. The healing was evident. A very powerful and honest medium. Very emotional."

 

"I thought the show was very well put together as it gave a number of different views on the troubles then and now. As I am 23 you only seem to hear the main stories of the people and seem to forget about the memories that the families have to deal with on a daily basis. At the start of the show I did not understand what the drums resembled, but when he told his story, it made sense that this is how he deals with his pain. When some people are dealing with the pain everyday you also seem to forget that someone is trying to also forget their part for different reasons. I thought that all the performers did a wonderful job in telling their stories and would recommend that people see this show."

 

"I am a 16 year old girl from a protestant background. I have always had a knowledge of "Bloody Sunday" and paramilitaries but to me really they meant nothing. I think this was because I hadn't experienced them or really didn't want to know about paramilitaries / wars in depth. But, tonight really made me open my eyes and understand what a tough world it is. I am so thankful to these people for coming and sharing their experiences with me and the others and my heart really does go out to them. Be strong."

 

"Powerful. Must touch all our experiences."

 

"I found the play very interesting as it was an insight into REAL people's lives and it was REAL stories. It also gave the troubles from different points of views as the people were all from different backgrounds. It was a good REAL history lesson."

 

"Brilliant performance, hits deep, found it very emotional. As a victim of the troubles myself it was great to hear other stories and to hear people talk of their lives and feelings. I was in the Greysteel shooting in '93 and understood sure of what was said and interested in the stories of those who I felt were part of it."

 

"I left tonights performance with my eyes wide open. As a child moving to N.I. I only had my mother's side of the troubles if any. Small stories of things that had happened years ago which I really didn't understand. Still four years later at the age of 13 I hadn't a clue, a little bit more understanding but not much. My second day in a Catholic school and our bus was hit with stones. I didn't get why mum was so annoyed at the driver for leaving us in a protestant area. Small things started to register with me but didn't make a massive impact. Now 25 I know the ins and outs but nothing of the other side. Tonight gave me that. Thank you so much for giving me a new side to understand. As Chris did ask for people to speak up I couldn't but I felt I could write this to say thank you! I look forward to seeing the performance again and hopefully more stories in the future."

 

"I would like to tell you how many emotional movements my heart and soul made during this performance but it would be near impossible. I will take a point from the discussion method and use words: hope, love, growth, inspiration, sadness, history, education, joy, future. You are all very brave and very talented performers to demonstrate your emotion so openly to a crowd of strangers. Thank you so very much"

 

"Powerful. Raw. Brave. Universal in its impact. How can any of (us) writers create characters or purport to speak for the survivors when you speak so eloquently for yourselves? It is your words that will stay with us - "memories, not stories", to paraphrase Fionnbharr. Much has been explored on the impact on (my) generation who I wed the conflict. This is the first true voice I have heard from the generation of my daughter (who's 19) - what a reminder that they are the children of the alleged ceasefire, not of the peace, and there is a vast difference. You reminded us that it takes 7 generations to wade through conflict in a society. At best, I am generation 2. I prey for my unborn great, great, great-grand daughter or son. May s/he know true freedom.
On a professional level, the choreography and the staging were so imaginative and superb. "The stories of the women" - every success. I look forward to seeing it. Thank you, Teya. Thank you all."

 

"A Donegal woman, who could easily say that I was ashamed growing up from everything. The performance has had a profound effect on me! Thank you."

 

"This experience truly opened up the minds of myself and two nieces. It was a truly emotional experience. We were absorbed from the beginning. The entire cast were so brave. All the best with the next performances."

 

"I have never been so moved and touched by a performance. It was incredible on many levels. I have been to the Tower Museum and other museums and have tried to understand that history of Derry. But never have I seen it like that. The stories told are like none I've ever heard. Not just with their content but the emotion they were told with. To be able to stand on a stage and tell something so personal, I really admire the performers' courage. They have opened my eyes to a deeper understanding of the troubles than what I had just read about. Thank you for sharing...(girl, age 13)"

 

"Tell the truth it will release you. This was for me a great nite. I hope there will be more. I think this will go far to heal our people. We are much the same. We all hurt."

 

"Thank you all so much for the most inspirational, moving and powerful representation of Northern Ireland. I am from the south of Ireland and always thought my confusion about the troubles was because I didn't live in it. O realise tonight that maybe it was confusing too for all the people who did live in the thick of it. Tonight was an education for me. You are all such courageous people. Good luck with the rest of your journey!"

 

"Rites of Passage are denied to many young people in a world that is obsessed with holding onto old traditions and seeking to live forever...
The pain of these left behind knows no difference between dead combatants or crown families. How similar we look when we bare our souls."

"Robin Young. Powerful. The pain cuts so deep. For so many. Brought up so much buried "stuff". "Drop in Well", witnessing pain relief with ... from a soldier. Enniskillen bomb. Nursing through the truth, witnessing as Police/Army ... Bogside, not knowing fear, mixing with both sides, confusion, friends on both sides, boy friend RUC - not understanding - him, or impact on me and my family. At times...... due to not having knowledge, understanding. Fear at army/police, check points, worried about would your name fit/or where you like. Impact on children of N.I. A frozen N.I. Frozen lives, shattered opportunities. Thanks so much for bringing your secrets to Omagh. - so many layers to heal. But also fun times - wit and "black" comedy. And we had our good times also. Everybody has a story and we all have so much to learn. Respect and communication is key."

 

"A very moving and emotional performance. Congratulations to you all for your honesty - this is not always an easy thing to do. I have a message to Robin Young. - After the Omagh bomb my brother and I were the first 2 "civilians" allowed down that ghostly, deserted street (my family has a Dry Cleaner and we were going in to secure the premises) I am not sure if it was yourself, certainly your colleagues, that helped us through that very emotional time. My brother was caught up in the carnage and had a lot of fears - I can remember had been stationed in Portglenone and drafted in to help. I have always wanted to thank you all for your respect and the strength you gave to us that day. It will always remain with us both. Thanks to you all."

 

"Excellent and very emotional, especially Victoria's presentation as I am from Omagh and know her well. Everybody done an excellent job which was probably very hard to do and brought home lot of things us the public did not know about. Everybody hopes that it will be the last time we hear of serious happenings as Northern Ireland and all of its people need to move forward. We can't let our grand-children and their children grow up in what we did. It has to be HISTORY! Great eye opener! Great performance! Well done!"

 

"Oh my God, how very, very powerful. Is this truth not already forgiveness in its most beautiful form. I wish you were in schools, youth groups and 100 other places! I am on a personal and professional journey and your truth has just reminded me of why I am on it. Thank you, thank you, thank you."

 

"Fionnbharr's story spoke to me the most. He seemed to be the one who is still living his story, he doesn't seem to have any sense of closure, some of the others seem to have been better at contextualising and putting their story in "its place" as it were. Fionnbharr's pain is tangible. In general I thought the production was excellent, not over produced and the real people still real! Only criticism is that I found the music a bit distracting on occasions. They were all brave and brilliant, enchanting and captivating. I hope they all get as much out of it as me and I'm sure all the audiences are. Also would have loved to have heard more of Kieran's story."

 

"So much emotion - pain - turmoil. Reflects so much of my life has been and the erases I am bearing now. I am glad too that I had the chance to share their stories."

 

"Very powerful performance; moving. Look forward to discussion"

 

Thank you for the opportunity to listen to these powerful and moving stories. I am moved by the resilience of the human soul and spirit. This gives me hope for a future free from hate, intolerance and ignorance. I hope you can bring your production into schools and collages."

 

"A very moving experience. Congratulations to everyone involved in a great performance."

 

"It was heart breaking. Great reflection, it really hit home how I personally was affected by The Troubles. Educational, gave an insight to the civil rights movement."

 

"What does one say - powerful performance and hope the performers are looking after themselves. Lots and lots of lives affected which tends to have been forgotten about - the ripple effect."

 

"Profoundly moving as a person who always saw the troubles from afar; it gave me a close insight into peoples' feelings. Everybody should see this play, including other countries."

 

"Very moving, nice to see so many points of view. Thank you"

 

Brave. A well delivered, excellent media to provide voice. But still question of who is listening."

 

"To all the cast and production team. First, My heart felt. Thanks for your courage and vulnerability and humanity. Understand my own struggle to live with Post-traumatic stress, coming to terms again with the challenge to learn to simply be. To honour the sacredness of feeling, and the honesty of feeling. I studied for a drama degree recently in Magee. We studied "Drama" about the troubles. Everyone (of these younger than myself echoed the voice of the day) wanted to get away from studying the troubles and live. I had an idea that a play about the troubles or plays about the troubles needed to be performed as a determined focus of a framework for peace and reconciliation, by having a way in which after performance could be a forum for healing. What I have had the privilege to be present to here tonight. So I am sure a profound expression of the peace and reconciliation, of enabling others to move. Beyond that which is unspoken into that which is expressed in the expression of vulnerability and truth of an experience. It was real; the pain still is. I wish for you all good life and good health and lives filled with your passion. Thank you."

 

"That was the most powerful, moving theatre experience of my life. It is the only time that have ever cried in the theatre. I don't know what else to say."

 

"I'm fourteen years old. I'd need to see the performance again as I found it difficult to process. It was overwhelming and I got goose bumps hearing the stories. Thank you for the experience."

 

"(Very good). Great actors - very touching. I lived through these times in Dungiven - trained here in Derry - Derry people are lovely. I love them all. God bless you lovely people. xxx"

 

"A very, very powerful and moving drama and testimony. Everyone in Northern Ireland should see this and reflect. This is true Community Relations work as it should be."

 

"Excellent production - well done. It was balanced and gave some a voice that they wouldn't have had. My niece was killed in the Omagh bomb. I played the music at her funeral - she was 17 years old. I went to the wake of her 16 year old friend - her face was pitted by debris as she lay there. In 1994 I went to Jerusalem. I went out to buy a phone card. The guy in the Kiosk asked "Where are you from?" I said "Northern Ireland" He said "Tatti Zands" - I didn't get it 3 times - he was saying "Bobby Sands" - I said my stock answer. I don't believe in violence for political ends."

 

"A touching reflection on how the elite, through authorative structures, have once again divided and tore apart a people. Beautifully presented with honest passion, a very cathartic experience for me. Brave, honest, and put it on DVD - let the world see it."

 

"As a young guest from Germany, I wished we could discuss and reflect things in such a brave and open and direct way! All my respect to you for your powerful performance! Eckart from Berlin"

 

"I am from California, here visiting my son and family. This is the most moving thing I have ever seen. I only know a small bit about the Troubles, but this was universal, "people hurting other people". Thank you so much!"

 

"It has been a privilege to be part of this audience tonight. I wish you all the best for the future programme. This should be televised for a wider audience."

 

"It's hard to explain for me in English. It's a really strong story and you tell it in a really good way. I will never forget this. Keep up and be yourself. I'm speechless and that's not happen often."

 

"Very moving and thought-provoking. Fighting back tears through most of it. I identified most with Victoria's story. I am 25 years old and my father is Protestant, my mother Catholic. I laughed at the "cup or plate" thing, but in my school it was "pig or cat?" I spent most of my teenage years struggling to find where I could fit in. And because of my age I often wonder if my story is important - Brilliant to see the young people tell their stories also. I cried for everyone and I'm joyful that we've reached a point where it's ok to talk and share. Thank you"

 

"I've never experienced anything quite like tonight. So I really don't have the words yet. But I will say "thank you"."

 

I'm a Southerner married to a Northerner - I lived in peace with my neighbours. I only see mistrust in people up here. I love going home but I also love every minute of my life here - it is too precious to waste. We all want peace - god willing it will keep and go on. Thank you all."

 

"This was a powerful showing of how no matter what side you're on, violence hurts everyone. Humanizing these issues is so impactful. As an American here studying Peace and Conflict, this was a great experience. I thank all of the performers for their courage to stand up and tell their stories. It takes a lot of strength to confront such things. Thank you."

 

"Thank you for letting us into your worlds. Your stories are powerful and will lead the way to change and healing. It will inspire others to walk into your footsteps or to create their own."

 

"Very powerful presentation - thank you for your courage, honesty and acting standards. This should be compulsory viewing for all counsellors and all active political party activists."

"Excellent, well done, very brave people. xx"

 

"I suffered greatly for the pain people have had and was deeply moved. I did not suffer personally during the "troubles" but I suffered tonight listening and experiencing the pain and suffering of these people. May God forgive the perpetrators and may God heal and bless the entire cast and all that they represent throughout the country."

 

"Open and honest - brave and unbelievable. Very moving. Brought back memories. True life reality - SO SAD. How did people survive? I hope people listened and took it on board. Heartbreaking. Very well put together. Will have an effective outcome. Excellent, well done"

 

"This made me more determined than ever to get our children educated together."

 

"It's going to heart. It's making me cry. It's showing me how good is my life with small problems."

 

"Very moving. Soul-searching. I have a drink problem; want to change, about to lose everything because of it. This has given me great motivation to give it up. Well done".

"I loved it. There was so much emotion. Just from sitting in the audience. I felt I was going through everything that happened in the lives of those involved. I could only relate to the man in the funky converse. Drinking and smoking everyday, Dobbing School, going to exams (messed up)
It was interesting to see someone make a change who was following that lifestyle.
Although, I didn't speak up I do believe it made a difference. I'm a catholic teen, who studies honours level history. And in school it only mentions the killings and the rebellious. After tonight I seen the horror each family goes through and will never be too quick to look at the human side of each rising I read of. I was a nationalist before tonight now seeing the suffering on both sides not just on the catholic. I just want history to be history and move on.
P.s. for the dude in the cool converse, I love your shoes, jeans and Buckfast J"

"The drummer was amazing. And for the girl who is catholic and protestant. (She is a really good singer)".

"I thought this play was very moving. Each actor had a different story to tell. They were outstanding, Fionnbharr especially, I thought was extremely brave, to have the guts and the heart to go up onstage and tell his life story.
All in all I thought each character was extremely outstanding and to me it showed me that everyone has troubles in their life and even though the group is sharing the same play, individually they share a different aspect in life. I thoroughly enjoyed this and wish you well. Thank you"

"I wish I could take the pen home L I never really thought about the Troubles, never really cared. However, hearing your stories moved me and made me think twice, VERY WELL DONE!"

"(Sorry for the Essay)... (17 yrs old)
No matter how much I read, watch or otherwise stumble upon the dark stories of The Troubles, they never fail to shock me. Every story is different; every story affects a wide range of people, Brothers, sisters, husbands, wives, children, mothers, fathers, friends bereaved by the Troubles.
The term "war" has never been used in my experience, rarely been used in reference to The Troubles in Northern Ireland. The integration of the term in ‘We Carried Your Secrets' did reinforce for me the fact that Northern Ireland was a war torn zone and as much as we may think the war is over, the activities of dissidents in NI often render the war ongoing for many.
Another thing that the production reinforced for me was the fact that everyone in NI is a victim regardless of religion or political belief. These stories are the voice of everyone in Northern Ireland. They all share this history as one. One thing that pisses me off in 2009 is that this sectarianism is carried by youth who know nothing of the true brutality of The Troubles. They may preach about the IRA or the UVF, Bobby Sands or King Billy, but this is the conditioning of the past reflected upon a generation born into a more peaceful time with so much potential for reconciliation in Northern Ireland. Removing this predetermined divide which acts as a roadblock made of the youth of Northern Ireland will enable us to embrace the varied culture and talent from both sides of the political divide as one. ‘We Carried Your Secrets' was extremely touching and thought provoking for me. It was a further boot to my knowledge of the culture around me. Thanks guys"

"Firstly I have great gratitude for having been offered this experience made of experiences. I feel so grateful to the people who have shared their experiences. For helping me learn and grow and for doing this tremendously healing work, for I have no doubt that it is healing, on many levels. I wasn't sure if I would come tonight, being stuck into my own life. But then I just felt that I owed it. I'm English and my knowledge of the Troubles growing up was just schoolyard chat of bombs in Ireland and some mention of the famous IRA, and then the men on the news who had their voices dubbed. I felt if I were to stay away tonight, I would be sitting in a role that comes too easily to people where I'm from. I didn't want to sit in that role. I wanted to bear witness and I did feel I owed it.
I feel like, in England, and then in Buncrana where I live now, there can be a turning away from the Troubles and on the flipside, my relations from Belfast always talk about it, I feel somehow like people who have been through it might be able to let go of some things better once they've been witnesses and heard by people who need to hear them, and should hear them. I hope this production/process goes forward gathering support.
I believe that this production can right an injustice. I did English history and European history at A-Level. We looked at the French Revolution, the Industrial Revolution, Russia, Germany, Italy: nothing of Ireland. Not a whisper, not a word. I hope that this film is made, and the production travels, and that people who don't know what their country was part of get to learn and grow like I did tonight, about where they stand in a conflict, and where they could stand to help it transform. Thank you to the participants"

"An extremely moving and personal experience in a very balanced way.
As a child growing up during the events portrayed I was just saying to friends last week- at last we can talk about our experiences- we held it in so long that now we can speak- they always say until you can verbalise what you are feeling then and only then can you begin to heal- as always there is no destination only the young. Thank you"

"Without a doubt one of the best things I have ever seen in my life. It's going to stay with me forever. And to the drummer, you're class. And for the rest of the people onstage, you're all amazing people, who will forever be legends in my soul. p.s. Great song JJ Peace Hope Happiness"

"Thank you. I learnt a lot. I'm from Dublin. I'm Irish. But I feel more Irish after tonight. I understand a little bit more now. Thank you, K."

"My heart is heavy, your courage to go there with yourselves is an inspiration, and creates the space for an invitation for others to join you on a journey. Peace making starts from within, thank you."

"I am delighted to have witnessed such a personal and powerful, therapeutic play. The intergenerational context in which the play was acted out was warming and it enlightened me to the fact that the youth of today still have baggage/ hurt from the troubles even after ten years of a peace process! Thank you for your honesty!"

"Thank you so much for your honesty. I found your stories so deep moving- painful but healing at the same time. Please keep doing what you are doing!"

"You are all very brave and do make a difference. It's about making a critical mass of people who together will sort this country out."

"If there is/was such a thing of compulsory viewing this is it... on a variety of different mediums to reach the greatest audience"

"Your performances moved me to tears. I am not originally from Northern Ireland. But tonight I was given the honour of experiencing the Troubles. It makes me wish I could do something to help bring healing to this beautiful nation."

"Powerful listening, no-one has a monopoly on pain or loss.
Beautiful photography, Full of Hope. Congratulations"

"I found it very moving. It was hard to watch. It showed how brutal things actually were in the north. I found it eye opening to what really went on and felt it was more effective to hear from the people who have been directly affected by the troubles rather than from stories I have heard."

"Play very good. Enjoyed it very much"

 

"There are voices missing in this story. These are the voices of people placed it in the political and social context of the time and are traumatised like the rest of us and place the violence in this context. Have no shame, definitely trauma and stand over it. If these voices are not heard the silencing will continue and lead to another generation of people feeling not quite right here."

 

"Some have said that we are outside history - we cannot live it (those of no coming after). But when those who have lived it, process it, they are honest, truly honest and share that honesty in a creative way - it helps everyone to understand themselves a bit more. It is not easy but it is truthful - and truth in that sense is beauty and grace Thank you!"

 

"I came across with similar stories twice in my life: the first time in 2001 with people from Rwanda sharing their experiences of genocide in 94 by acting on stage too. The second time was back last year with "The Wave Trauma Centre" in Belfast. I'm French and I've never had to deal with such stories. I'm very pleased to be part of the experience tonight and let me wonder why this happened. Thanks."

 

"It was very emotional to the point where I cried and crying is not something that I do. I know, from a personal experience, that "expressing" yourself on stage is one of the hardest things to do. I have a great admiration for the work that Theatre of Witness have displayed. (My point reflects the point that James Greer initially made)"

 

"Powerful, beautiful, traumatic. Love inspires"

 

"Thank you for having the courage and strength to tell your stories. 'Peace is a daily, a weekly, a monthly process, gradually changing opinions, slowly eroding old barriers, quietly building new structures. And however undramatic the pursuit of peace, the pursuit must go on.' J.F.K."

 

"I saw the film in a University setting, it was very powerful. But as soon as I saw the young man drumming I felt unbearable pain - it was overwhelming to witness so much pain so visibly in one young man."

 

"Really appreciated hearing from people under the age of... 30, maybe, because younger people of my own age often feel so disenfranchised and that our experience is somehow less relevant. So... thanks."

 

"You need to release on video and make compulsory viewing in every school/collage in N.I. Very, very good and important."

 

"Thank you for sharing your stories, it was very moving and very brave."

 

"Amazingly brave - many more people should see it - We don't need our modern day celebrities - we need people like you. God love you all"

 

"EDUCATING - never realised how ignorant I am although I have lived through it by family involvement through security forces. "

 

"I came to N.I. in 1986, very young and with very little knowledge of the troubles. I watched from a distance, amazed and amused by the bizarre and strange ways a land fights herself. I painted a series of oil paintings about it. What I found so touching about the evening's play is, human frailty, courage, warmth and suffering bypasses the boundaries of race, colour, nationality, creed or diversity of any kind and what remains ultimately in the heart is connecting with another human at a more profound level when you can become one. The most moving point was to see Jon hold Fionnbharr at the end, taking on the role of the father he has longed for. And perhaps, that's how we can truly be, what another human needs at a given moment. Our humanity transcends human ties."

 

"Very worthwhile venture. Cathartic experience. Hope all the performers have experienced some closure, all the participants have regained their humanity. Final extremely moving and worthy of standing ovations. Must see for the "folks on the hill". Highly recommendable. Keep up the good work!"

 

"My Grandfather was a pro-treaty Republican many, many years ago, and I only found this out a few years ago. I knew and still know nothing of his life or stories. The only way this country can move forward together is for every person on this island to see this show and hear their stories. Thank you one and all from the bottom of my heart. We need more heroes like you!"

 

"The fact that people were telling their own stories was particularly powerful - but I feel for Fionnbharr and how much is unresolved for him? Like so many others in Northern Ireland who have never been helped. Such a performance can only contribute hugely to a better future. Can you continue? Can others have an opportunity to participate or attend? Wonderful group of people - and very well performed. Music appropriate also. We now have young people growing up who need to know and understand."

 

"There's a wall, so there is Between us and them. There is Throw me ball against me wall and back to me. Is there anyone who can tell me that they didn't help in building it? Open your eyes and tell me what you see. Thank you for painting a picture on the wall of the view you would see if me wall wasn't there."

 

"Thank you for your openness and skill in communicating your messages. Having been "somewhat sheltered" from any extreme personal tragedy of the troubles - it has afforded me the opportunity to understand a lot more about what experiences others have had - wishing you continued success with your work/ and in essence your contributions "individually" and "collectively" to the peace in our province. Most of all wishing you blessings in life and peace, wellbeing and love in abundance. Keep shining! You are all stars and spiritual guides! Keep guiding! Thanks and blessings! And thank you for the drumming, really enjoyed the energy and talent!"

 

"If I can do anything to help with this on future similar projects - promotion, confidence-building workshops, arts projects, whatever - please let me know! Would be delighted to do whatever I can."

 

"It sounds awful but this performance, as spectacular and talent-filled as it was, it made me feel guilty. I'm from the South of Ireland and it reminded me of now, despite feeling now more at home in Belfast than anywhere else in the world, there is an element of this place I will never be able to understand because I still feel a part of, or an accomplice to, ignorance or the turning of a blind eye on a conflict that tore this tiny island apart. Much love, thank you!"

 

"Theatre of Witness - a tidy production and a cathartic experience. Please can we have some views of the people who do not think they were anywhere near the problem to be in the production."

 

"I thought the play was poignant and thought provoking. Everyone was brave and forthright and deserve a lot of respect. The play has inspired me to reflect on my own personality and also to achieve goals in life that would make me happy. I look forward to the documentary and a future with a lot more story telling!"

 

"Dear Performers,
WOW! I think every single person in Northern Ireland needs to see this. Thank you so much for your honesty. Painful but good pain. Refreshing to hear absolute truth and good to have an honest cry for one past. Fabulous! I'm overwhelmed."

 

"Really moved by performance, especially being from the late generation born in 80's. I remember thinking how unlucky I was to be born somewhere which is so conflict-ridden, difficult and oppressive in so many ways. So I left as soon as I could. I returned only a few months ago and everything is coming rushing back. At least now I feel I have gained some relief and insight from having time away. Feel very happy to be back and living here now as I can feel the place moving on and plays like this one telling everyone's story very accurately."