Testimonials
Press
“The script veers between snappy dialogue and luminous poetry.” – ★★★★ The Scotsman, on HIVE.
“This futuristic drama is ripe with conspiracy theories and gives us an unflinching view of a world that may yet come.” – ★★★★ Theatre Weekly, on HIVE.
“A stunningly fantastical world.” – ★★★★ West End Best Friend, on HIVE.
“West End worthy.” – ★★★★ West End Best Friend, on HIVE.
“A visual feast to be enjoyed.” – ★★★★Theatre Weekly, on HIVE.
“A tapestry of queer joy is expertly crafted into the story.” – Binge Fringe, on HIVE.
“Highly atmospheric play” – ★★★★ West End Best Friend, on HIVE.
“Hive tackles several important themes by wrapping a personal story of grief and loss up in a wider global event.” – ★★★★ Theatre Weekly, on HIVE.
“Writer Ariella Como Stoian has masterfully crafted a very specific narrative style that flows lyricism.” – ★★★★ Theatre Weekly, on HIVE.
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"A beautifully devised and well written piece… a very powerful and visceral text.” – The Theatre Reviewer, on you wake up/octopus.
“Part game, part exhibit, part theatre… a lovingly crafted and detailed exploration of energy management and chronic fatigue… the most effective example that I have yet encountered of the form of interactive theatre being used to explain concepts that are difficult to comprehend… remaining charmingly light in tone.” – Immersive Rumours, on A Quest for Rest.
“Each show is unique as you explore an imagined world – without leaving your seat.” – Life in the Cheap Seats, on A Quest for Rest.
Audience
“Beautiful, clever, nuanced, so intimate and engaging.” – Audience member, A Quest for Rest, Summerhall Surgeries 2023.
“Presented a disabled experience as creative, embodied, rich and complex.” – Audience member, A Quest for Rest, Theatre Deli 2023.
“Absolutely loved it. My favourite show that I saw at the fringe” – Audience member, HIVE, Edinburgh Fringe.
“Really deeply moving and managed to be otherworldly but deeply human at the same time.” – Audience member, HIVE.
“Beautiful show! Lovingly developed relationship and a super thrilling sci fi plot, which I have not often seen in theatre… The whole show felt quite cinematic with its precision and fast pace.” – Audience member, HIVE.
“Like all good sci fi, Hive unfolds in unexpected ways. Stay focused, pay attention, the writing is rapid, rich and multilayered. Grief, regret and moments of deep healing play out on an elegantly minimal set. Highly recommended.” – Audience member, HIVE.
you wake up/octopus audience reactions - Theatre Deli
“It was so immersive… You get so absorbed into it that you don’t even realise that you’re creating a crazy world, and a crazy spaceship with a load of strangers who you’ve never met before.” – Audience player, you wake up/octopus, Theatre Deli.
“If you want to do an escape room but you have anxiety, just come do this.” – Audience player, you wake up/octopus.
“I think it brought me back to childhood and allowed me to reconnect with my inner child.” – Audience player, you wake up/octopus.
“I felt more like an octopus than I expected.” – Audience player, you wake up/octopus.
“It’s a really magical show.” – Audience player, you wake up/octopus.
