'GO TO GAZA, DRINK THE SEA' - ASSEMBLY ROOMS, EDINBURGH 2009:

"Superbly written, performed and produced...this harrowing yet poignant piece of theatre deserves to be seen by the whole world not just Fringe audiences in Edinburgh. It touched me to the core. Could I give it 10 stars I would but sadly I can't. If you can only see one piece of theatre this fringe, make this the one." * * * * * One 4 Review

"Its demand for answers about an atrocious time in a man-made hell carries huge moral and emotional impact." * * * * The Scotsman

"A thought-provoking response to one of the most difficult crises of our modern times"

  * * * * Fringe Review

"A deeply felt, humane and vividly expressive reaction to the current crisis. Offers a moving plea for the cherishable value of every human life." The Guardian

'TENDER DEARLY' - WEST YORKSHIRE PLAYHOUSE:

“Marshall’s intelligent, witty and moving script is brilliantly realised by an excellent five strong cast” - Metro

"Top 5 Theatre Shows" - The Times

"The song that the gorgeous Damian Kell sings and plays on the piano

led to some mass sobbing in the audience ... with its lyrics about building

a dam around his heart ... A witty, polished production with plenty of

thought-provoking moments and excellent performances " - Yorkshire Evening Post

“The acting in this production was superb. It was extremely well directed

and I would encourage anyone to get along to this excellent production” - Dine Direct

“Damian Kell catches each of the nuances to deliver a rounded characterisation in a frisky performance that delights. And his piano-playing and singing are superb” - FringeReport.com

STICKMEN:

"Few things can match the warm, fuzzy glow of venturing upon one of the Fringe’s best kept secrets. It’s clear that this is a well-tuned work, in terms of the limitless comic potential of the cast and writers at the fore of this unusually novel invention. To reveal too much about the consequent rollercoaster of comedy genius would be a grave disservice to any prospective audience; as a show, its strength lies entirely in its unfettered ability to shock, surprise and entertain without resolve. Or respite. As the show veers with slapstick precision from hilarious 30-second character slots to longer visual gags, comical vignettes fragment, revealing both a revoltingly macabre and wonderfully daft agenda for proceedings. From the sublime chuckle to the rib-ticklingly ridiculous, the Sticks perform like wizards of their craft. The gold dust is evenly spread here. Remember their name: after all, from little acorns big oaks do grow."

* * * * The Scotsman

"Could be the show that propels sketch comedy into the next millenium. The dark vision and visceral shocks will set Edinburgh talking"

- Time Out, '25 Shows to see in Edinburgh'

"Stickmen: Year One really is excellent. It's TISWAS, Chris Morris, Monty Python and the best special effects movie you have ever seen. It's slapstick, sharp, shocking and even a little bit sexy. It looks stunning, but this is no triumph of style over content. The script is as tight and as funny as the best ever episode of The Simpson's. Suffice to say that every so often a something comes along that changes everything - The Sticks have raised the standard, and nothing will ever be the same again.

* * * * * Scotsgay

'This is not just another sketch show. Well written, slickly performed and tightly directed; you'd better catch this now - you wouldn't want to miss out. No wonder it was tipped by Time Out as one of the 25 shows to see in Edinburgh this year.'

* * * * one4review.com

'ARMS AND THE MAN' - SALISBURY PLAYHOUSE:

"Top 5 Shows to see outside London" - The Sunday Times

"Damian Kell… proves that you don’t have to be a famous name to be an excellent actor"

Farnham Herald

"Damian Kell in tenor range ... was a nicely ridiculous but never farcical Sergius"

British Theatre Guide

"Do go if you can. My reaction was ‘What a play’ and I came out smiling" - Wiltshire Gazette

"A sparkling witty production" - The Surrey Advertiser

'JOHNSON IN LOVE':

"Damian Kell produces a plucky performance as Mathew, the young lover" - Evening Standard

"Damian Kell switches with ease from pathos to frustrated passion" - The Stage

"Fine Performances all round" - The Times

"The acting lends this drama moments of surprising depth" - The Independent

"The piece is very engaging and the cast is excellent. You get caught up in their characters and their fate" - The Sunday Telegraph

"A compelling ride with characters that are well acted" - Time Out

"Damian Kell was excruciatingly hilarious" - Rupert Holmes on ‘The Picture of Dorian Gray’

SOLO WORK:

"Damian Kell, splendid in turquoise suit, delivers hilarious stand up about his childhood experiences" - FringeReport.com

"A tour de force performance, combining excellently-written and delivered character-comedy with his delightful singing voice" - FringeReport.com

"MC Damian Kell introduces the fast succession of acts with urbane diction and not a hint of panic" - 60 Acts in 60 Minutes

'ART OF LOVE':

"... Damian Kell and Adele Anderson are in very attractive form!" - The Stage

NEWSREVUE:

"Official Top 10 Best-Selling Festival Show" - Metro

"The funniest show I've seen in years" - The Sun

"A powerful show from exceptionally strong actors … Damian Kell delivers a Blair of great perception - his sketch about him learning to feel is extremely moving; his airline steward safety drill the highlight of the evening. A star rising - a remarkable performance. A high energy, fast-paced show from a cast that’s a delight to watch" - FringeReport.com

"What can I say? This show is f**king funny and had me laughing out loud. The company are all fantastic impressionists, particularly Damian Kell's Blair. They obviously know what it takes to make an audience laugh" - Three Weeks

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