"Absolutely stunning. An incredible performance. Beautiful music and set. A perfect way to introduce young children to classical music. The pacing of the performance was exceptional. Intense, emotional and stunning"
Audience Member, Smile
"MishMash Productions adaptation of Beegu is a wonderful response to the story. It takes the themes of alienation and empathy and brings them to life with a new voice. The performance is full of the most wonderful music and the imaginative staging allows the children in attendance to immerse themselves in every sequence. I am thrilled that they have chosen my book to work with and I hope it helps to spread Beegu's call for friendship far and wide."
Alexis Deacon, Author and Illustrator, Beegu
"Loved it! What a great way to introduce children to classical instruments – visually stimulating and fascinating to watch throughout – what a talented lot!"
Audience Member, Strange Creatures
"The children were transfixed and very moved, to experience music in this fun and relaxing setting is a real privilege "
Audience Member, Strange Creatures
"Most companies are talking about accessibility and inclusivity at the moment, but MishMash is one of the few actually practicing it."
Musician, Training Project
"The five individual musicians are so inspiring - in addition to being amazing musicians, they also have a great connection with audiences, and they
are constantly exploring new ways to engage listeners with classical music."
Carmen Flores, Nottingham Chamber Music Festival
"I love that you used music that most would be unfamiliar wth, but presented in a way that made sense."
Teacher, Toot!
"MishMash’s drive for growth and ED&I inclusion is amongst the best that I have ever seen, and still they’re always asking how they can do more."
Ben Garalnick, Musician
"Working for MishMash has always felt very inclusive to me, in the sense that I am able to bring my whole authentic self to the work, both as a person and as a creative."
Flora Curzon, Musician
"My time with MishMash was a crucial element in me receiving DYCP award earlier this year. As a dyspraxic neurodiverse artist, I often shy away from applications like this, but thanks to the mentoring with Liz and MishMash, I was able to understand the application process better, and I felt comfortable to apply. I would not have applied had it not been for my time here, and I am grateful for MishMash facilitating in me the confidence and tools to get a successful application!"
Musician, Training Project
"MishMash was incredible. It changed my playing without me doing my scales. I'm a better musician because of it. Part of it - I never thought I'd be able to memorise music. Since I was at school, I always thought I couldn't do it. But now I can. It's proved to me I can do it and unlocked the belief. That's what it does: it's unblocking lots of areas in my brain that need fixing."
Career Accelerator Musician, CBSO
"I just wanted to send a quick message to say a huge thank you to you and the musicians who visited us today it was a resounding success. The children who accessed the sessions thoroughly enjoyed it and we saw some amazing participation, engagement and interaction- it really was fabulous and at times quite emotional to see."
Libby Kirkby, Teacher, Redgate SEND School
"When you spoke about representation that really meant something to me, you mentioned that the kids would be happy to see representation in the workshop leaders but I felt so happy seeing representation in the audience! A big goal of mine for my career is to show underrepresented children that it is indeed possible to have a career in anything they want and any kind of aspect of themselves shouldn't stop them doing it."
Musician, Training Project
"I just wanted to say a massive thank you for this opportunity, I had an amazing time and I learnt a lot! Honestly MishMash is probably the most amazing, well run and welcoming organisation I've ever worked with so thanks."
Musician, Training Project
"We just wanted to say a HUGE thank you. We’ve just been to see String! at the Gulbenkian, we took our 4- and 6-year-old with their grandparents. I have to say we all thoroughly enjoyed it. The performance was outstanding and so inspiring. Thank you for bringing so much joy."
Audience Member, String!
"Thank you SO much for yesterday - I love having the chance to meet new people in the industry, and I loved the breakout sessions. Thanks again - it really is a very special forum that you've created!"
Lucy Drever, Producers Forum
"MishMash reminded us about kindness, about respect, about the potential of creativity in orchestras and, most importantly, that we can have fun."
Tom Spurgin, CBSO
"I thought the performance showed a lot of respect for the young audience – it was extremely well rehearsed, demanding of performers and audience alike, and was of a very high standard. I think there can be a tendency within musical circles rather to ‘throw together’ performance for children. This was as professional (if not more so) than a performance for an adult audience, and I thought it was very refreshing to experience that."
Cathy Dew, Early Years Music Specialist
"I really can’t thank you and your lovely team enough! The whole experience was so inspiring"
Musician, Training Project
"What especially impressed about their approach was the way in which the welcome to families, particularly from areas with low engagement with the arts, was integrated into their productions. Everyone involved in the production, from the creative team to the venue staff in libraries was clearly committed to making every aspect of a family’s visit a positive experience."
Fantastic for Families judging panel,
"I’m struggling a bit to find the right words to thank you for last week. For all your kindness in actually making it possible for me to be there, for creating such a safe and supportive environment and for putting together an amazing group of people, quite apart from all your inspirational creative input and encouragement. It was an extraordinary experience."
Musician, Training Project
"I just wanted to say a huge thank you for putting on the project. It was so great to be in such a creative and safe environment, especially after a dearth of creativity for such a long time!!"
Musician, Training Project
"I feel I have totally grown as a performer and in so many other ways too"
Musician, Training Project
"I learned a lot about working theatrically in the context of chamber music, and learned so much about engaging younger audiences, but also all audiences"
Musician, Training Project
